Effective Tax Advocacy
Your best defense
New York City's Best Kept Secret
Don't be fooled by big law firms and out-of-state tax resolution companies. At Selig & Associates, we meet with each and every client personally. Established in 2006 by a Federal Tax Practitioner, CPCU and Attorney. We provide our clients with a proactive, multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving. Specializing in large-dollar tax debt, installment agreements, penalty abatements, and forensic tax debt verification. Assisting with asset protection, trusts, risk management, and recovering funds lost to romance scams, online and cryptocurrency fraud. For a FREE telephonic consultation call David Selig directly at (212) 974-3435.
Passport Problems
Don’t let tax debt prevent you from exploring the world or fulfilling your professional commitments. Contact Selig & Associates today and take the first step towards reinstating your passport privileges. We can have your passport reinstated in as little as 30 days, often faster in urgent situations. Don't miss that business trip, family event, or the vacation you've been planning. Selig can get you back in the air and back on the road. Call (212) 974-3435 today.
We Consistently Provide the IRS and State with Reasonable Alternatives to Enforced Collections
Forward Thinking
We keep Our Clients Out of Court and Out of Trouble
To secure the best outcome and avoid costly mistakes, Selig & Associates takes a firm yet non-confrontational approach to tax advocacy. We focus on resolving serious IRS and state tax debt while protecting the financial stability you still have.
We understand the unique challenges of managing large-dollar tax debt. That includes preserving lines of credit, satisfying loan covenants, managing debt-to-income ratios, and budgeting for future expenses such as annual insurance audits. These pressures do not appear in a simple tax notice, but they shape every decision you make. Our work accounts for all of them.
By presenting your financial information in a way that satisfies both IRS and state requirements, we help foster a clearer, more productive relationship between you and the government. The goal is practical: minimize unnecessary risk, reduce avoidable conflict, and negotiate the most affordable payment terms available. Call (212) 974-3435 for a free consultation.
Why This Approach Matters
Aggressive posturing can backfire. Incomplete financials can delay relief. A plan that ignores lenders, covenants, or cash-flow reality can solve one problem and create three more. We build submissions and negotiation strategies that are credible, documented, and aligned with how IRS and State Agents actually evaluate your ability to pay.
You get advocacy that is steady, precise, and aimed at sustainable results rather than short-term promises.
If you are carrying substantial tax debt and need a path that protects operations, credit, and long-term budgeting, we are ready to help. Call (212) 974-3435 for a free consultation. You'll be glad you did.
Most Civil and Criminal Tax Problems can be Favorably Resolved
A stitch in time saves nine
Start to Finish Criminal Tax Defense
Tax and white-collar crimes carry life-altering consequences, including prison time, restitution, and devastating financial penalties. Because these cases involve both complex tax laws and the criminal justice system, specialized expertise in both fields is essential to protecting your future.
When the stakes are high and your freedom is in jeopardy, Selig & Associates partners with Daniel Kron, one of New York’s most influential criminal defense attorneys. Together we provide a seamless, multidisciplinary defense that addresses the criminal allegations and the underlying tax implications in one coordinated strategy.
From the first inquiry through investigation, negotiation, and if necessary litigation, you get a clear plan, controlled communications, and a defense team that understands how IRS Criminal Investigation, federal prosecutors, and the tax system intersect. Early action can shape outcomes. Delay can narrow your options.
Do not wait for the investigation to escalate. If you are facing a criminal tax issue, call (212) 974-3435 for a legally privileged emergency appointment with Selig and Kron.
Are You at Risk
The federal government is actively pursuing pandemic relief fraud. The question many business owners are asking is whether they could be next.
In July 2025, federal prosecutors secured a major indictment alleging a multistate scheme that sought more than 52.7 million dollars in fraudulent Employee Retention Credit and Paid Sick and Family Leave Credit claims. Charges included conspiracy, mail fraud, and money laundering, with exposure of up to 20 years per count. This is not an isolated case. The Department of Justice and IRS Criminal Investigation have made ERC and related credit fraud a top enforcement priority. They are pursuing promoters and the business owners who filed the claims.
If your business claimed these credits and you are worried about an audit, a criminal referral, or contact from investigators, you need more than a routine tax professional. You need a team built for both the tax rules and the criminal risk.
Selig and Kron bring that combined strength. Daniel Kron provides sharp, aggressive criminal defense when your freedom is on the line. Selig brings deep knowledge of tax regulations, IRS procedure, and financial disclosure strategy to protect your position and your assets. Together we deliver a seamless, multidisciplinary defense designed to contain risk, respond with precision, and keep you out of avoidable trouble.
Do not wait for the investigation to escalate. Call (212) 974-3435 for a free legally privileged consultation.
Take Back Your Power
Romance Scammers & Online Investment Fraudsters
Romance scams and online investment fraud are among the fastest growing financial crimes in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission and the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, known as IC3, report that victims lose billions of dollars each year to scammers who build fake relationships or push fraudulent investment platforms. Many operate from overseas and move money quickly through cryptocurrency.
If you were targeted by a romance scam, a fake crypto investment platform, or similar online fraud, Selig & Associates can help you act fast. We work to identify who took the funds, trace and freeze what can still be reached, pursue recovery through every available legal channel, and address the tax consequences that often follow victims long after the scam ends.
Call (212) 974-3435 today for a free consultation.
Exciting Developments at the Justice Department
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/coordinated-takedown-scam-centers-leads-least-276-arrests-alleged-managers-and-recruiters
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/fraud-division-announces-federal-state-partnership-ohio-prosecute-fraud
The above cases signal active federal focus on romance scams, pig butchering schemes, and online investment fraud. If your facts fit this pattern, early documentation and counsel matter.
How These Scams Typically Work
Romance scams often start on dating apps, social media, or messaging platforms. A scammer builds trust over weeks or months, then introduces an investment opportunity, a financial emergency, or a business venture.
Online investment schemes often use fake trading platforms, fraudulent cryptocurrency exchanges, or pig butchering tactics. Victims are shown fabricated returns and pushed to deposit more money, only to find withdrawals blocked and funds gone.
These operations commonly use shell companies, offshore accounts, and layered crypto wallets to make tracing and recovery harder without fast, coordinated action.
Call (212) 974-3435 for a free consultation.
Selig Leads the Forensic Investigation
Recovery starts with a detailed forensic accounting investigation led by David Selig. Before strong legal steps can be taken, you need a clear picture of where the money went, how it moved, and what may still be recoverable.
The forensic process typically includes:
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A full reconstruction of transfers, wires, cryptocurrency transactions, and payment platform withdrawals tied to the fraud
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Tracing through bank accounts, digital wallets, and blockchain ledgers, often with blockchain analytics support across exchanges and jurisdictions
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Identification of shell companies, intermediary accounts, and layering methods used to hide the destination of funds
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Preparation of a forensic report suitable for law enforcement, civil courts, and regulators
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Analysis of your tax position, because fraud losses often create tax issues victims do not expect
The Overlooked Tax Consequences of Financial Fraud
Many victims do not realize a theft loss from a romance scam or fraudulent investment scheme may be deductible for federal income tax purposes under IRC Section 165.
In some investment fraud cases, victims may qualify for a simplified safe harbor under Revenue Procedure 2009-20. That path can allow a substantial deduction in the year the fraud is discovered without first proving the exact amount of every possible recovery.
Other deduction strategies may also apply, and they are not always obvious even to experienced CPAs. Early identification of the right legal and tax theory can materially change the financial result.
Selig reviews questions such as:
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Whether the loss qualifies as a theft loss under IRC Section 165 rather than a nondeductible capital loss
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Whether the Ponzi or fraud safe harbor under Revenue Procedure 2009-20 fits your case
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How partial recovery through litigation, restitution, or forfeiture affects the timing and amount of any deduction
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Whether amended returns should be filed for prior years
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How state tax treatment may differ from federal treatment
Addressing tax issues early can offset part of the original loss and improve overall recovery.
Call (212) 974-3435 for a free consultation.
Kron Engages Law Enforcement and Legal Authorities
Once the forensic work shows where funds went and who appears responsible, Daniel Kron, a prominent criminal defense and asset recovery attorney, leads engagement with the authorities and courts.
Kron’s role typically includes:
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Direct coordination with the FBI, the United States Secret Service Financial Crimes Task Force, and IC3 so the matter is documented, assigned, and positioned for attention
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Work with local police and state prosecutors when in-state actors, property, or accounts are involved
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Coordination with foreign authorities when funds moved offshore, a common pattern in romance and crypto investment scams
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Petitions for emergency relief, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, to freeze assets before they are moved again
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Filings such as lis pendens against real property tied to the fraud to help block sale, refinance, or transfer while claims are pending
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Pursuit of civil asset forfeiture remedies under 18 U.S.C. Section 981 and related laws for property traceable to wire fraud, mail fraud, and other federal offenses
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Evaluation of civil claims under the wire fraud statute, 18 U.S.C. Section 1343, and where a pattern exists, civil RICO claims under 18 U.S.C. Section 1961 and following sections, which can allow treble damages
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Pressure for criminal referral and prosecution when the facts support it, so accountability is not limited to civil court alone
A Coordinated Strategy Built on Two Disciplines
What sets this team apart is direct collaboration between forensic accounting and legal enforcement. Selig traces the money and maps the tax consequences. Kron uses that work to engage law enforcement, seek freezes, and pursue civil and criminal remedies together. The strategy is built for speed, before funds disappear offshore or convert into harder-to-reach assets.
Why Acting Quickly Matters
Fraud recovery is time sensitive. Once money moves through crypto, multiple international accounts, or into real estate and other assets, recovery becomes harder and more expensive. Early forensic and legal action improves the odds of freezing assets, identifying responsible parties, preserving evidence, and documenting the loss correctly for tax purposes.
If you believe you were the victim of a romance scam, a fraudulent online investment platform, or related financial deception, do not wait. Each day can reduce recovery prospects and affect tax treatment.
Call today for a free, legally privileged consultation at (212) 974-3435.
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.