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Specializing in IRS and NYS Tax Representation. Workers Compensation Audits, Payroll, Sales and Income Tax representation for Businesses, Individuals, Restaurants and Construction Companies. Civil and Criminal Workers Comp Audit representation includes: NYSIF Examinations, Premium Disputes, Employee Misclassification, Underreporting, Unreported Income, and Failure to Keep Accurate Payroll Records.

Friday, July 19, 2019

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud the IRS and Steal From an Organization Receiving Federal Funds


A Boca Raton, Florida, resident pleaded guilty to conspiring to impede the lawful functions of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and conspiring to steal from an organization receiving federal funds, announced Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division. According to court documents, from January 2013 through December 2017, Scott Jawetz and his co-defendants executed a scheme, using the company Blue Horseshoe Consulting Inc. (Blue Horseshoe), to obtain police reports, stolen from the Detroit Police Department, which contained automobile crash victim information. Jawetz and his co-conspirators used the stolen information to solicit automobile accident victims for medical and chiropractic services. Jawetz and his co-conspirators also underreported to the IRS gross receipts they received from Blue Horseshoe business operations and the total wages Blue Horseshoe paid to its employees. United States District Court Judge Matthew F. Leitman scheduled sentencing for Jawetz for Jan. 15, 2020. Jawetz faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each of the two conspiracy counts. Jawetz also faces a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties. Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Goldberg thanked special agents of IRS-Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who conducted the investigation, and Tax Division Trial Attorneys Mark McDonald and William Guappone, who are prosecuting the case.

We take a practical approach to problem solving and strive to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.

Effective Tax Advocates We successfully resolve most civil and criminal tax problems including suspended Drivers Licenses and Passports. We provide practical solutions to difficult IRS and State tax problems. Specializing in unpaid sales and payroll taxes. We negotiate affordable installment agreements and if you have missing or unfiled tax returns we can have them prepared and filed for you within 48 hours guaranteed. For immediate assistance please call us directly at (212) 974-3435 or contact us online.  

Insurance Claims We settle insured property damage claims in the shortest amount of time and at the least cost to the policyholder and insurance company. Insurance litigation is costly and time consuming. Accordingly we provide policyholders and insurance companies with a cost effective alternative to litigation. Commercial and residential insurance representation includes: Environmental Damage, Mold (removal & remediation) Fire, Business Interruption, Burglary, Vandalism, Windstorm and Water Damage.  

Selig & Associates  Our offices are conveniently located in New York City and we meet with each and every client personally. To schedule a legally privileged consultation with a results driven Federal Tax Practitioner CPCU and Attorney please call us directly at (212) 974-3435. 


Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Collecting BIG BUCKS by Embellishing Insurance Claims? - Don’t Play the Fool!


A fraudulent insurance act is committed by any person who, knowingly and with intent to defraud presents, causes to be presented, or prepares with knowledge or belief that it will be presented to or by an insurer, self insurer, or purported insurer, or purported self insurer, or any agent thereof:
1. Any written statement pertaining to a commercial insurance policy or a claim for payment that he or she knows to:
  • Contain materially false information concering any fact material thereto; or
  • Conceal, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto; or
2. Any written statement or other physical evidence pertaining to a health insurance policy that he or she knows to:
  • Contain materially false information concerning any material fact thereto; or
  • Conceal, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto.
 "The Breakdown" 
  • Fifth Degree: Commission of a fraudulent insurance act; class A misdemeanor.
  • Fourth Degree: Involving the taking or attempted taking of property valued in excess of $1,000; class E felony.
  • Third Degree: Involving the taking or attempted taking of property valued in excess of $3,000; class D felony.
  • Second Degree: Involving the taking or attempted taking of property valued in excess of $50,000; class C felony.
  • First Degree: Involving the taking or attempted taking of property valued in excess of $1 million; class B felony.
  • Aggravated Insurance Fraud in the Fourth Degree: When the perpetrator commits insurance fraud and has been previously committed of a similar crime within the preceding 5 years; class D felony.

Selig & Associates is an effective Tax Representation and Insurance Claims Settlement firm. Our offices are conveniently located in New York City and we meet with each and every client personally. To schedule a legally privileged consultation with a results driven Federal Tax Practitioner CPCU and Attorney please call us directly at (212) 974-3435. 

We take a practical approach to problem solving and strive to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.

Effective Tax AdvocacyWe successfully resolve most civil and criminal tax problems including suspended Drivers Licenses and Passports. We provide practical solutions to difficult IRS and State tax problems. Specializing in unpaid sales and payroll taxes. We negotiate affordable installment agreements and if you have missing or unfiled tax returns we can have them prepared and filed for you within 48 hours guaranteed. For immediate assistance please call us directly at (212) 974-3435 or contact us online.  

Insurance Claims We settle insured property damage claims in the shortest amount of time and at the least cost to the policyholder and insurance company. Insurance litigation is costly and time consuming. Accordingly we provide policyholders and insurance companies with a cost effective alternative to litigation. Commercial and residential insurance representation includes: Environmental Damage, Mold (removal & remediation) Fire, Business Interruption, Burglary, Vandalism, Windstorm and Water Damage.  

For more information about our Tax Representation and Insurance Claims Settlement services or to schedule a FREE consultation call (212) 974-3435 or contact us online. 


Tuesday, July 16, 2019

“Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness” Part (4)




Medical Madness. 
Dr. Gregory B. Shankman (Utica office) billed for giving workers-compensation exams on fully 150 days he was traveling elsewhere in New York — and even vacationing in Iceland.

Selig & Associates is a boutique Tax Representation and Insurance Claims settlement firm in New York City. To schedule a legally privileged consultation with a results driven Federal Tax Practitioner CPCU and Attorney, please call us directly at (212) 974-3435. 


We take a practical approach to problem solving and strive to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.

Effective Tax Advocacy We successfully resolve civil and criminal tax problems including suspended Drivers Licenses and Passports. We provide practical solutions to difficult IRS and State tax problems. Specializing in unpaid sales and payroll taxes. We negotiate affordable installment agreements and if you have missing or unfiled tax returns, we can have them prepared and filed for you within 48 hours guaranteed. For immediate assistance, call us directly at (212) 974-3435 or contact us online. 

Insurance Claims We settle insured property damage claims in the shortest amount of time and at the least cost to the policyholder and insurance company. Insurance litigation is costly and time consuming. Accordingly, we provide policyholders and insurance companies with a cost effective alternative to litigation. Commercial and residential insurance representation includes: Environmental Damage, Mold (removal & remediation) Fire, Business Interruption, Burglary, Vandalism, Windstorm and Water Damage.  

For more information about our Tax and Insurance Claims settlement services or to schedule a FREE consultation, call (212) 974-3435 or contact us online. 

Monday, July 15, 2019

“Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness” Part (3)



Fiery Fraud. 
Jesus Cruz (Newburgh) burned down his store after inspectors cut off power due to code violations. Cruz lit up gasoline he spread around the main floor and basement.

Selig & Associates is a boutique Tax Representation and Insurance Claims settlement firm in New York City. To schedule a legally privileged consultation with a results driven Federal Tax Practitioner CPCU and Attorney, please call us directly at (212) 974-3435. 


We take a practical approach to problem solving and strive to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.

Effective Tax Advocacy We successfully resolve civil and criminal tax problems including suspended Drivers Licenses and Passports. We provide practical solutions to difficult IRS and State tax problems. Specializing in unpaid sales and payroll taxes. We negotiate affordable installment agreements and if you have missing or unfiled tax returns, we can have them prepared and filed for you within 48 hours guaranteed. For immediate assistance, call us directly at (212) 974-3435 or contact us online. 

Insurance Claims We settle insured property damage claims in the shortest amount of time and at the least cost to the policyholder and insurance company. Insurance litigation is costly and time consuming. Accordingly, we provide policyholders and insurance companies with a cost effective alternative to litigation. Commercial and residential insurance representation includes: Environmental Damage, Mold (removal & remediation) Fire, Business Interruption, Burglary, Vandalism, Windstorm and Water Damage.  

For more information about our Tax and Insurance Claims settlement services or to schedule a FREE consultation, call (212) 974-3435 or contact us online. 

Did Yury Run Unsafe Flophouses in New York City? The New York Times says YES


Did Yury B. really run unsafe flophouses that housed homeless people and addicts in the New York City area?  Did he push many residents into unneeded drug rehab, force some to take drugs, and evict anyone who didn’t cooperate? 

Selig & Associates is a Tax Representation and Insurance Claims Settlement firm. Don't be fooled by out of state companies, we are conveniently located in New York City, and we meet with each perspective client personally. To schedule a legally privileged consultation with a result driven Federal Tax Practitioner CPCU and Attorney, please call us directly at (212) 974-3435. 

Selig & Associates is a Tax Representation and Insurance Claims Settlement firm. Don't be fooled by out of state companies, we are conveniently located in New York City and we meet with each and every client personally. To schedule a legally privileged consultation with a result driven Federal Tax Practitioner CPCU and Attorney please call us directly at (212) 974-3435. 

We take a practical approach to problem solving and strive to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.

Effective Tax AdvocacyWe successfully resolve most civil and criminal tax problems including suspended Drivers Licenses and Passports. We provide practical solutions to difficult IRS and State tax problems. Specializing in unpaid sales and payroll taxes. We negotiate affordable installment agreements and if you have missing or unfiled tax returns we can have them prepared and filed for you within 48 hours guaranteed. For immediate assistance please call us directly at (212) 974-3435 or contact us online.  

Insurance Claims We settle insured property damage claims in the shortest amount of time and at the least cost to the policyholder and insurance company. Insurance litigation is costly and time consuming. Accordingly we provide policyholders and insurance companies with a cost effective alternative to litigation. Commercial and residential insurance representation includes: Environmental Damage, Mold (removal & remediation) Fire, Business Interruption, Burglary, Vandalism, Windstorm and Water Damage.  

For more information about our Tax and Insurance Claims Settlement services or to schedule a FREE consultation, call (212) 974-3435 or contact us online. 

Sunday, July 14, 2019

“Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness” Part (2)


Burning Desire. 
Samuel Crawford (Canandaigua) burned down his vacant rental home because he was having problems leasing it due to code violations. Two adjacent homes also were damaged.

Selig & Associates is a boutique Tax Representation and Insurance Claims settlement firm in New York City. To schedule a legally privileged consultation with a results driven Federal Tax Practitioner CPCU and Attorney, please call us directly at (212) 974-3435. 


We take a practical approach to problem solving and strive to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.

Effective Tax Advocacy We successfully resolve civil and criminal tax problems including suspended Drivers Licenses and Passports. We provide practical solutions to difficult IRS and State tax problems. Specializing in unpaid sales and payroll taxes. We negotiate affordable installment agreements and if you have missing or unfiled tax returns, we can have them prepared and filed for you within 48 hours guaranteed. For immediate assistance, call us directly at (212) 974-3435 or contact us online. 

Insurance Claims We settle insured property damage claims in the shortest amount of time and at the least cost to the policyholder and insurance company. Insurance litigation is costly and time consuming. Accordingly, we provide policyholders and insurance companies with a cost effective alternative to litigation. Commercial and residential insurance representation includes: Environmental Damage, Mold (removal & remediation) Fire, Business Interruption, Burglary, Vandalism, Windstorm and Water Damage.  

For more information about our Tax and Insurance Claims settlement services or to schedule a FREE consultation, call (212) 974-3435 or contact us online. 

Saturday, July 13, 2019

“Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness” Part (1)





Driven to Deceive. 
Michael Danilovich (NYC) masterminded a massive fraud ring that stole $279 million in false injury claims from bogus and setup car wrecks. It was one of the largest such crimes in U.S. history.

Selig & Associates is a boutique Tax Representation and Insurance Claims settlement firm in New York City. To schedule a legally privileged consultation with a results driven Federal Tax Practitioner CPCU and Attorney, please call us directly at (212) 974-3435. 

We take a practical approach to problem solving and strive to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.

Effective Tax Advocacy  We successfully resolve civil and criminal tax problems including suspended Drivers Licenses and Passports. We provide practical solutions to difficult IRS and State tax problems. Specializing in unpaid sales and payroll taxes. We negotiate affordable installment agreements and if you have missing or unfiled tax returns, we can have them prepared and filed for you within 48 hours guaranteed. For immediate assistance, call us directly at (212) 974-3435 or contact us online.  

Insurance Claims We settle insured property damage claims in the shortest amount of time and at the least cost to the policyholder and insurance company. Insurance litigation is costly and time consuming. Accordingly, we provide policyholders and insurance companies with a cost effective alternative to litigation. Commercial and residential insurance representation includes: Environmental Damage, Mold (removal & remediation) Fire, Business Interruption, Burglary, Vandalism, Windstorm and Water Damage.  

For more information about our Tax and Insurance Claims settlement services or to schedule a FREE consultation, call (212) 974-3435 or contact us online. 

Selig & Associates is a boutique Tax Representation and Risk Management Firm specializing in unpaid tax obligations and commercial insurance coverage

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