Hagens Berman Investigating Apple Inc., Others Regarding Tax-Avoidance Schemes – Seeks Whistleblower Information
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, a law firm dedicated to protecting the
interests of whistleblowers, today announced that particularly in light
of recent news involving potential wrongdoing by Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL),
attorneys and accountants are available to address inquiries from
insiders who have information about other illegal tax-avoidance schemes.
Hagens Berman invites individuals with firsthand knowledge of the use of
such illegal dealings to contact the firm at IRSWhistleblowers@hbsslaw.com.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other agencies offer rewards for
whistleblowers that provide original information regarding violations.
The awards provided to whistleblowers are based on the amount of the
recovery, but have exceeded $100 million.
A U.S. Senate subcommittee recently reported that Apple took advantage
of loopholes and technicalities of U.S. and Irish tax laws to avoid
paying billions of dollars in taxes. The Senate report also notes that
at least one of Apple’s international subsidiaries did not file a tax
return in any country in 2011.
“We are interested in talking with anyone who has information about
these schemes to avoid paying taxes,” says attorney Steve W. Berman,
managing partner and co-founder of HBSS. “I am sure I join virtually
every American who believes that companies have the right to be
successful, but also have the duty to work within the laws and framework
of our country’s tax code in doing so.”
Hagens Berman strongly urges those with inside knowledge to speak with
one of its experienced whistleblower attorneys. “Whistleblowers who
proceed without first speaking with an attorney can lose important
rights, and an attorney can evaluate your claim, investigate further and
give strategic advice on how to move forward,” Berman added.
Hagens Berman encourages individuals who believe they have information
relating to the tax-avoidance activities of Apple and other major
corporations to contact the firm for a free consultation by calling
(206) 623-7292 or by emailing IRSWhistleblowers@hbsslaw.com.
More information about Hagens Berman's whistleblower practice is also
available at www.hb-whistleblower.com.
About
Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is a whistleblower law firm with offices
in 10 cities. The firm represents whistleblowers under the False Claims
Act as well as programs administered by the IRS, SEC, CFTC and other
entities. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at www.hb-whistleblower.com.
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