When to face imprisonment for tax evasion: penalties and defense strategies
According to the case law of the Federal Court of Justice, tax evasion is regularly punishable by imprisonment if the amount evaded exceeds 50,000 euros or in particularly serious cases. While simple tax evasion is often punished with fines, systematic tax evasion, commercial fraud or gang crimes regularly lead to prison sentences. For entrepreneurs and wealthy private individuals, professional criminal defense in tax proceedings is essential, as even the preliminary proceedings can threaten their existence.