Effective Tax Advocacy
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New York City's Best Kept Secret
Selig & Associates is a New York based multi-disciplinary tax practice. Established in 2006 by a Federal Tax Practitioner, CPCU and Attorney. We provide our clients with a proactive approach to problem solving. Specializing in large-dollar tax debt, installment agreements and penalty abatements. Assisting with asset protection, trusts, risk management, and recovering funds lost to romance scams, cryptocurrency, and online investment fraud. For a FREE telephonic consultation call David Selig directly at (212) 974-3435.
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We Consistently Provide the IRS and State with Reasonable Alternatives to Enforced Collections
Forward Thinking
IRS & State Tax Debt Relief for Businesses and High-Net-Worth Clients
At Selig & Associates, we help businesses and individuals resolve serious IRS and State tax debt without unnecessary conflict. Our goal is to protect your financial stability, reduce risk, and negotiate the best possible outcome so you can move forward with confidence.
When you are facing large tax debt, the challenge is rarely limited to the tax bill itself. You may also need to protect lines of credit, comply with loan covenants, maintain healthy debt-to-income ratios, and plan for future obligations such as insurance audits, payroll, and operating expenses. We understand these pressures and build every tax resolution strategy around your full financial picture.
Our approach to tax advocacy is firm, strategic, and non-confrontational. We work to present your financial information clearly and accurately to the IRS and State taxing authorities, helping improve communication and increase the chances of a workable resolution. Whether you need help with IRS tax debt negotiation, State tax relief, installment agreements, or another tax resolution solution, we focus on practical results that protect both your business and your peace of mind.
Call (212) 974-3435 today for a free consultation.
Why Our Tax Resolution Approach Works
Tax debt becomes more difficult when financial information is incomplete, inconsistent, or presented without regard to lender requirements, cash flow realities, or long-term business operations. Moreover, an aggressive confrontational approach can create more problems than it solves.
At Selig & Associates, we prepare accurate, documented financial submissions and develop negotiation strategies that align with how the IRS and State evaluates your ability to pay. This gives you a stronger position and helps avoid unnecessary delays, penalties, and added stress.
If you need experienced help with:
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IRS tax debt relief
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State tax debt resolution
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Tax negotiation and settlement
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Installment agreements
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Tax liability reduction
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Financially sound tax advocacy
We are here to help. Our focus is on sustainable solutions that protect your credit, preserve operations, and create a path toward long-term financial stability.
Call (212) 974-3435 for a free consultation today.
With Our Assistance, most Civil and Criminal Tax Problems can be Favorably Resolved
Unapologetically on your side
Criminal Tax Defense for IRS Investigations, Tax Fraud Allegations, & ERC Fraud
A criminal tax investigation can put far more at risk than your freedom. If you are convicted of tax crimes, you may also face restitution, civil tax assessments, penalties, interest, and substantial fines that can continue long after the criminal case ends. In many cases, the total financial exposure can reach hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars.
That is why criminal tax defense requires more than a criminal defense lawyer alone and more than a tax attorney alone. It requires a coordinated legal strategy that addresses both the criminal charges and the underlying tax liability at the same time.
At Selig & Associates, we work with Daniel Kron, one of New York’s most respected criminal defense attorneys, to provide a powerful, integrated defense for clients facing IRS criminal investigations, tax fraud allegations, and related financial crimes.
A Coordinated Defense for Complex Tax and Criminal Cases
When your freedom, business, and reputation are on the line, you need a legal team that understands both the tax system and the criminal justice system.
Selig & Associates and Daniel Kron provide a seamless, multidisciplinary defense designed to address the full scope of the case. Rather than treating the criminal matter and the tax matter as separate issues, we build one coordinated strategy that protects your rights at every stage.
From the first contact with investigators to negotiations with prosecutors and, if necessary, litigation, our team helps manage communications, reduce exposure, and position your case as effectively as possible. We understand how IRS Criminal Investigation, federal prosecutors, and tax authorities evaluate these matters, and we use that knowledge to guide your defense.
Early action can make a major difference. Delaying a response can limit your options and make the case harder to control.
If you have been contacted by investigators or believe you may be under criminal tax scrutiny, do not wait until the situation escalates.
Call (212) 974-3435 today for a legally privileged emergency appointment with Selig & Kron.
Are You at Risk for ERC Fraud or Tax Fraud Investigation?
The federal government is aggressively pursuing pandemic relief fraud, including questionable claims involving the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and Paid Sick and Family Leave Credits. Business owners, promoters, and taxpayers who filed improper claims may now face audits, civil enforcement, or even criminal referral.
In July 2025, federal prosecutors announced a major indictment alleging a multistate scheme involving more than $52.7 million in fraudulent credit claims. The charges included conspiracy, mail fraud, and money laundering, with potential exposure of up to 20 years per count. This enforcement effort is part of a broader push by the Department of Justice and IRS Criminal Investigation to investigate ERC fraud and related tax offenses.
If your business claimed ERC credits and you are worried about an audit, IRS criminal investigation, or contact from a federal agent, you need a defense team that understands both the tax rules and the criminal consequences.
Why Clients Choose Selig & Kron
Attorney Daniel Kron provides aggressive and experienced criminal defense when your freedom is at stake. Selig & Associates brings deep knowledge of IRS procedure, tax law, financial disclosure, and tax controversy strategy. Together, we deliver a unified defense designed to protect your assets, your business, and your future.
This combined approach is especially important in cases involving:
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IRS criminal investigations
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ERC fraud allegations
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Tax fraud charges
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Payroll tax issues
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False tax credit claims
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Federal grand jury investigations
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Civil and criminal tax liability
If you are facing a potential tax crime case, the time to act is now.
Call (212) 974-3435 for a free legally privileged consultation.
"The Future Depends On What We Do in the Present” Mahatma Gandhi
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Cryptocurrency Fraud Recovery & Romance Scam Victim Representation
Romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and online investment fraud are among the fastest-growing financial crimes in the United States. Victims lose billions of dollars each year to scammers who use fake relationships, fraudulent investment platforms, and deceptive cryptocurrency schemes to steal money and disappear quickly.
Many of these scams begin on dating apps, social media, or messaging platforms and often involve overseas actors, shell companies, offshore accounts, and layered cryptocurrency transfers designed to conceal the money trail.
If you were the victim of a romance scam, pig butchering scheme, fake crypto investment platform, or similar online fraud, Selig & Associates can help you act quickly. We work to identify who took the funds, trace what can still be recovered, freeze assets when possible, and address the tax consequences that often follow financial fraud.
Call (212) 974-3435 today for a free consultation.
Recent Federal Enforcement Shows Growing Focus on Online Fraud
Recent U.S. Department of Justice enforcement actions show that romance scams, scam centers, pig butchering schemes, and cryptocurrency investment fraud remain active federal priorities. These investigations often involve coordinated efforts by federal, state, and international authorities.
If your case fits this pattern, immediate documentation and legal action can make a significant difference in recovery.
How Romance Scams and Crypto Fraud Typically Work
Romance scams often begin with a scammer building trust over time through a dating app, social media platform, or private messaging service. After establishing a relationship, the scammer may introduce:
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a fake cryptocurrency investment opportunity
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an urgent financial emergency
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a business venture
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a request for additional deposits or transfers
Online investment fraud commonly involves:
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fraudulent crypto exchanges
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fake trading dashboards
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pig butchering scams
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fabricated profits and account balances
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blocked withdrawals once larger sums are deposited
These schemes are often built to move money rapidly through banks, payment processors, digital wallets, and offshore accounts. That is why fast legal and forensic action matters.
Call (212) 974-3435 for a free consultation.
Forensic Accounting & Asset Tracing Led by David Selig
Recovery begins with a detailed forensic investigation led by David Selig. Before legal action can be effective, you need a clear understanding of where the money went, how it moved, and what may still be recoverable.
Our forensic recovery process may include:
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reconstructing wires, transfers, cryptocurrency transactions, and payment platform activity
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tracing funds through bank accounts, digital wallets, and blockchain ledgers
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identifying shell companies, intermediary accounts, and laundering methods
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preparing forensic documentation for law enforcement, civil litigation, and regulators
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analyzing tax consequences related to fraud losses and recovery efforts
This financial analysis is critical to building a stronger recovery strategy and preserving evidence before it disappears.
The Tax Consequences of Fraud Losses
Many victims of romance scams and fraudulent investment schemes do not realize they may have tax relief options.
In some cases, a theft loss may be deductible for federal income tax purposes under IRC Section 165. Certain investment fraud cases may also qualify for a simplified safe harbor under Revenue Procedure 2009-20, which can allow a deduction in the year the fraud is discovered without proving every recovery possibility first.
Selig & Associates helps evaluate:
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whether the loss qualifies as a theft loss under IRC Section 165
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whether the Ponzi or fraud safe harbor applies
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how partial recovery affects the amount and timing of deductions
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whether amended returns should be filed
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how state tax treatment may differ from federal treatment
Addressing tax issues early can help reduce the overall financial harm caused by the fraud.
Call (212) 974-3435 for a free consultation.
Legal Action, Asset Freezes & Law Enforcement Coordination
Once the forensic work identifies where the money went and who may be responsible, Daniel Kron helps lead legal engagement with law enforcement, courts, and other authorities.
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coordination with the FBI
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contact with the U.S. Secret Service Financial Crimes Task Force
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reporting through IC3
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coordination with local police and prosecutors
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working with foreign authorities when funds moved offshore
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emergency applications to freeze assets before they are transferred again
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civil claims to recover fraudulently transferred assets
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pursuit of remedies for wire fraud, mail fraud, and related offenses
When appropriate, legal action may also include asset preservation tools such as temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, lis pendens, and other measures designed to stop further dissipation of funds.
Why Choose Selig & Associates
What sets this team apart is the combination of forensic accounting, tax knowledge, and legal enforcement strategy.
David Selig traces the money, documents the fraud, and evaluates the tax implications. Daniel Kron uses that information to engage authorities, pursue asset preservation, and move the matter toward recovery and accountability.
This coordinated approach is especially important in romance scam and cryptocurrency fraud cases, where speed can determine whether funds are recoverable.
Why Acting Quickly Matters
Fraud recovery is time-sensitive. Once funds are moved through cryptocurrency, offshore accounts, or converted into real estate and other assets, they become much harder to trace and recover.
The sooner you act, the better your chances of:
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freezing assets
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preserving evidence
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identifying the responsible parties
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improving tax treatment
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maximizing recovery
If you believe you were the victim of a romance scam, crypto fraud, or online investment fraud, do not wait.
Call (212) 974-3435 today for a free, legally privileged consultation.
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Auditing the IRS
We Audit the Auditors
Don’t assume the IRS’s math or methods are correct. Through a forensic audit, we can verify that your IRS tax debt is both mathematically accurate and legally enforceable. We dive deep into the details, analyzing expiration dates (statutory bars), verifying that your due process rights were respected, and reconciling every dollar of interest and penalties to ensure you don’t pay a penny more than the law requires.
Asset Protection Trusts for Settling Debts & Enforceable Obligations
Selig & Associates works closely with one of the finest trust attorneys in all of New York, Florida, Connecticut, and Massachusetts to design, implement, and defend sophisticated trust structures for clients who understand that protecting wealth requires more than a succession plan, a will, and a life insurance policy. Our collaborative approach pairs elite legal drafting with forensic-level financial and tax analysis, ensuring that every trust we help design is not just legally sound on paper, but structurally capable of withstanding scrutiny from the IRS, creditors, and courts alike. Call (212) 974-3435 for a free consultation.