Following an IRS career leading civil and criminal investigations, proprietor Arthur (Art) Brunwasser continues to bring his expertise to private, corporate and government entities.

Starting in 1991 as a Revenue Officer, Art conducted financial analysis on over 2,000 collections matters where he put taxpayers into installment plans, processed offers in compromise, collections appeals, and made penalty abatements. Art spent a year as a multifunctional group manager in the Taxpayer Advocates Program addressing individual and Congressional complaints and concerns.

In 2000 Art transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division as a Special Agent, becoming a Supervisory Special Agent in 2014. Art investigated and led agents in investigations of Federal Tax, Money Laundering, and Structuring crimes in New York City, through the Hudson Valley, and up to Albany. Through his casework, Art gained extensive knowledge of payroll crimes, embezzlement, concealed assets, and shell companies.

Following Retirement from the IRS, Art worked for Guidehouse reviewing government loans with an eye for fraud. Art is a veteran having retired from the Army Reserve as a Major. He is a licensed Private Investigator, an Enrolled Agent, a Certified Fraud Examiner, and a Notary Public.

BCI is part of a network of retired IRS agents, CPAs and investigators throughout the United States.

BCI provides full range financial investigative services to our clients. Whether you have a criminal or civil matter, BCI can provide investigative support.

*Review, Analyze, and Interpret Books and Records

*Locate and Interview Witnesses

*Locate Assets

*Analysis of Evidence and Determinations of Inconsistencies

*Assistance with Trial Preparation

*Preparation of Witnesses for Testimony

*Provide Expert Testimony

*Draft Reports of Investigative Findings

*Conduct a Fraud Analysis of Business or Other Organization

*Determine Potential Embezzlement or Theft

*Provide Training on AML, BSA, and Other Financial Fraud Topics

Do you have IRS collections issues, unfiled tax returns, or have you received an audit notice? These can be stressful, confusing, and difficult issues to deal with. Procrastination and ignoring them is not the solution. Let our many years working in the IRS collections and criminal investigation divisions assist you in resolving these issues. BCI has the experience and know how to help you. BCI can provide you with:

*Representation in an audit, collections matter, or an appeal

*Explanation of IRS notices, transcripts, policies and procedures

*Working through the IRS bureaucracy to resolve your issue

*Stopping levies, garnishments and liens

*Resolving an outstanding tax balance through an installment plan or an offer in compromise

**Requesting abatement of IRS assessed penalties for cause

*Preparation and Submission of Whistleblower Claims

*Assistance with Eggshell Audits

BCI is ready to assist you by developing a financial picture that will aid you in:

*Criminal Defense

*IRS Civil Matters

*Bankruptcy

*Matrimonial Matters

*Fraud Prevention and Awareness

*Tort Claims

*Credit Issues

*Estate and Trust Issues

*Elder Care and Abuse Cases

BCI and our network of professionals are preapared to assist you and your busines with additional none investigative services including:

*Personal and Executive Security. Our many years of law enforcement and military experience provide you with a resource for short term security protection.

*Provide Training and Employee Development in the areas of Money Laundering and Fraud Prevention

*Provide Training on personal fraud defense

*Firearms Training. BCI can provide you with basic and advanced firearms training including safe handling of fiream, marksmaship, concealment, and self defense.