Civil Or Criminal? With Esther Robinson
From Tax Rep Network with Eric Green by Eric L. Green, Esq. - National Speaker and Author
May 28, 2026 · 29 min
About this episode
This episode explores how civil tax audits can escalate into criminal investigations with insights from former IRS advisor Esther Robinson.
In this episode of the Tax Rep Network Podcast, host Eric Green sits down with former IRS Office of Fraud Enforcement advisor Esther Robinson for an inside look at how civil tax audits can turn into criminal investigations. From fraud development and civil fraud penalties to IRS Criminal Investigation referrals and real-world case stories, Eric and Esther break down what tax professionals need to know when dealing with potential fraud issues. They discuss the role of the IRS Office of Fraud Enforcement, the warning signs examiners look for, why some cases become criminal while others stay civil, and the costly consequences taxpayers face when crossing the line. Packed with practical insights, behind-the-scenes IRS procedures, and war stories from the field, this episode is a must-listen for CPAs, EAs, attorneys, and anyone handling IRS controversy work. Join us for the webinar covering this in-depth on June 4th by registering here: https://taxrepllc.com/20260604-fraud/ Want to connect with Esther? Contact her at: Esther@treestoneadvisory.com .
People in this episode
Host: Eric Green
Guest: Esther Robinson
Topics covered
- civil tax audits
- criminal investigations
- fraud development
- IRS procedures
- tax professionals
- fraud penalties
- IRS controversy
Keywords
- tax audits
- criminal investigations
- fraud penalties
- IRS
- tax professionals
- fraud enforcement
- case stories
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: IRS Office of Fraud Enforcement, IRS Criminal Investigation, CPAs, EAs, attorneys
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