2023 Delaware Code
Title 30 - State Taxes
Chapter 5. PROCEDURE, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Subchapter V. Criminal Offenses
§ 574. Fraud and false statements; class E felony.
A person who commits one of the following acts shall be guilty of a class E felony as defined in Title 11 if that person:
(1) Wilfully makes and subscribes any return, statement or other document which contains or is verified by a written declaration that it is made under the penalties of perjury, and which the person does not believe to be true and correct as to every material matter; or
(2) Wilfully aids or assists in, or procures, counsels or advises the preparation or presentation under, or in connection with any matter arising under Title 4 or this title, other than § 3002 and Chapters 51 and 52 of this title, of a return, affidavit, claim or other document, which is fraudulent or is false as to any material matter, whether or not such falsity or fraud is with the knowledge or consent of the person authorized or required to present such return, affidavit, claim or document; or
(3) Simulates or falsely or fraudulently executes or signs any bond, permit, entry or other document required by the provisions of Title 4 or this title, other than § 3002 and Chapters 51 and 52 of this title, or by any regulation made in pursuance thereof, or procures the same to be falsely or fraudulently executed, or advises, aids in or connives at such execution thereof; or
(4) Removes, deposits or conceals, or is concerned in removing, depositing or concealing, any goods or commodities for or in respect whereof any tax is or shall be imposed, or any property which is subject to attachment or garnishment for payment of taxes, with intent to evade or defeat the assessment or collection of any tax imposed by Title 4 or by this title, other than § 3002 and Chapters 51 and 52 of this title.
