The panel will address issues suggested by recent developments in domestic criminal tax matters, including: growth of I.R.S. Criminal Investigation (I.R.S.-CI) in 2019; new special agent classes; the Nationally Coordinated Investigations Unit (NCIU); efforts to deal with cryptocurrency; current investigation and prosecution priorities; impact of the federal government shutdown; charging decisions in light of Marinello, Yusuf, and recent cases; and practical issues in prosecuting and defending criminal tax cases. Attendees will learn:

• New developments at I.R.S.-CI, including the NCIU, efforts to deal with cryptocurrency, and current investigative priorities and techniques.
• Best practices in prosecuting and defending criminal tax cases in light of the Marinello decision and recent use of wire and mail fraud charges in criminal tax prosecutions.