A theft is the taking and removing of money or property with the intent to deprive the owner of it. The taking of property must be:
- Illegal under the law of the state where it occurred. (Bouncing Checks is Illegal Payroll Theft is a second crime)
- Done with criminal intent (Writing Checks for payroll with no funds is the intent)
Theft includes the taking of money or property by:
- Blackmail
- Burglary
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Kidnapping for ransom
- Larceny
- Robbery
- Fraud or misrepresentation. ( Paying someone for labor with bad check)
A theft can be claimed on Form 4684.
