Dirty Dozen Tax Scams: Be Careful Of ‘Mills’ Pushing IRS Debt Solutions Included in the yearly Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has once again issued a cautionary message to taxpayers regarding costly Offers in … Continue reading →

IRS Recovers Funds From Fraudulent COVID Tax Credit Program Despite the IRS’s efforts to reclaim improperly distributed funds through the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), the program intended to help businesses keep employees during pandemic shutdowns was exploited by scammers due … Continue reading →

Shocking Court Verdict Shakes Corporate America: Alabama Ruling on CTA Could Change Everything! In an unexpected and landmark decision, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama recently found the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional, stirring significant discourse … Continue reading →

Alabama Court Ruling On The CTA: Implications On Nationwide BOI Reporting Companies March 1, 2024, marked a pivotal moment in the legal landscape as a federal judge in Alabama’s Northern District Federal Court issued a significant ruling regarding the Corporate … Continue reading →

Alabama Ruling Sends Shockwaves Through U.S. Business Regulations! A recent ruling from the Alabama Federal District Court has raised significant questions about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its implications for federal authority and business regulation. This decision challenges the … Continue reading →

Billionaires’ Secret Exposed: IRS Targets Luxury Jets in New Audit Blitz! The Inflation Reduction Act was passed in 2022 and as a part of it, the IRS was given funds to implement more resources towards seeking out high-income individuals who … Continue reading →

IRS’s Game-Changing Plan To Extract $561 Billion From The Elite! On February 6, 2024, the IRS released a new analysis stating that the amount of unpaid and overdue taxes they expect to collect from 2024 to 2034 is hundreds of … Continue reading →

Do You Need to Include Your Company Applicant in Your BOI Report Submission? In 2021, the United States enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), mandating that US-registered companies disclose information on their beneficial owners. This legislation took effect on January … Continue reading →

The Legal Implications of Submitting False Data in CTA Reports The Corporate Transparency Act, established in 2021 and implemented starting January 1, 2024, aims to curb illicit activities like money laundering, terrorist financing, and tax evasion, which were previously concealed … Continue reading →

IRS’s Bold Crackdown: Millionaires and Mega-Corporations in the Crosshairs for Tax Evasion! The IRS has been actively working to pursue 1,600 millionaires each owing $250,000 or more in overdue taxes as well as 75 business partnerships that claim $10 billion … Continue reading →

A Guide For BOI Reporting: Who Qualifies As A Beneficial Owner Of A Business? In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act requiring businesses to report their beneficial owners starting January 1, 2024. It is estimated that 32 million businesses … Continue reading →

How to Ensure Your Business is Prepared for the Corporate Transparency Act? The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted on January 1, 2021, to combat money laundering, financially supporting terrorism and other criminal activities. All registered US business entities that … Continue reading →

The Corporate Transparency Act & Small Businesses: New Reporting Requirements Explained Beginning January 1, 2024, a significant update in reporting requirements will come into effect. This change mandates that roughly 32 million small businesses submit a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) … Continue reading →

A Comprehensive Business Guide on the Corporate Transparency Act The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is set to come into effect on January 1, 2024. This significant law will have an impact on various entities, especially small businesses. These business owners … Continue reading →

IRS Sounds the Alarm: The Growing Tax Gap and Its Implications! The Internal Revenue Service has released updated tax gap projections for tax years 2020 and 2021. Their current data reflects a significant increase from previous tax gaps. The agency … Continue reading →

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Is Your Business Next? How the IRS’s AI Targets Partnership Discrepancies! Earlier this month, the IRS announced that it will be utilizing some of its expanded funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to enhance tax compliance across key areas. Their … Continue reading →

Billionaires’ Worst Nightmare: IRS Unleashes AI To Track Down Mega Tax Debts Last week, the IRS announced its newest effort aimed at aggressively pursuing 1600 millionaires who each owe $250,000 or more, along with 75 business partnerships with assets averaging … Continue reading →

Big IRS Update: Essential E-Filing Changes Every Business Should Be Aware Of The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that effective January 1, 2024, most businesses will be required to electronically file Form 8300. This updated requirement is in compliance … Continue reading →

Need a Skilled Former IRS Attorney To Handle Your Employee Retention Credit (ERC) IRS Audit? Several ERC mills have popped up in the past year promising up to $26,000 in ERC to employers all over the country. A lot of … Continue reading →

Tax Filing Gets a Digital Makeover: The Shocking IRS Update That Saves Hours! The IRS announced late last week that they are offering a new way for taxpayers and tax professionals to submit electronic relief requests for specific international documents … Continue reading →

Tax Agents No Longer Come To Your Door & Here’s Why Effective immediately, IRS agents will no longer be stopping by taxpayers’ homes unannounced, citing safety concerns, stress, and anxiety for both their employees and taxpayers. This announcement is a … Continue reading →

The Secret Tax Haven That The IRS Is Trying To Crack Down On Puerto Rico, an American territory in the Caribbean, has been offering tax incentives to a variety of people, especially high-income earners, hedge fund managers, and cryptocurrency traders, … Continue reading →

IRS Cracks Down On Tax Evaders With New Technology The latest IRS news release announced improvements, updates, and ongoing changes to IRS procedures following the Inflation Reduction Act resources granted in 2022. The agency appears satisfied with its improved service … Continue reading →

Huge Penalties For Unfiled Returns: This Is What Could Happen To You In an appeal, the Ninth Circuit court recently reversed and remanded the Tax Court’s decision that taxpayers Ritchie Stevens and Julie Keene-Stevens did not owe deficiencies or penalties … Continue reading →

Biden’s Dark Secret: IRS Email Corroborates Whistleblower’s Claim Of DOJ Meddling IRS internal emails that were released last week provide compelling evidence of a whistleblower’s allegations that Department of Justice officials meddled in the Hunter Biden tax probe by blocking … Continue reading →

The IRS Is Knocking: Get Ready For a Summer Of Tax Collection Notices! Automated collection notices that were temporarily stopped in response to the COVID-19 pandemic may begin coming back this summer, according to a report from the IRS. Although … Continue reading →

Supreme Court Reverses Second Circuit Ruling On Right To Control Theory The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last month on Ciminelli v. United States, which was first heard in November 2022. The Supreme Court unanimously overturned the Second Circuit ruling in … Continue reading →

Supreme Court Upholds IRS Authority To Issue Summons In Specific Collection Cases Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the IRS, upholding the agency’s authority to issue summons without prior notice in some situations. Although this … Continue reading →

IRS Loses In Tax Court Failing To Find The Primary Issue On Family Ranch’s Tax Return Most taxpayers are overwhelmed at the thought of being taken to court by the IRS, which has a track record of winning a high … Continue reading →

Understanding the Tax Division’s Policy on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Companies Last week, the Department of Justice updated their relatively new voluntary self-disclosure policy, which establishes standards for voluntary self-disclosure in corporate criminal enforcement actions. This policy indicates that when a … Continue reading →

Proof of Work to Proof of Stake: Examining the Tax Implications of Cryptocurrency Consensus Changes The Internal Revenue Service has determined that units of cryptocurrency which transition from a proof of work consensus mechanism to a proof of stake consensus … Continue reading →

Silver Law PLC Attorney Jason Silver Retained as Expert Witness in Attorney Malpractice Case for Criminal Tax Trial Silver Law, PLC lead attorney Jason Silver was recently retained to act as an expert witness in a malpractice case against an … Continue reading →

Farhy v. Commissioner: Does The IRS Have Statutory Authority To Assess Section 6038(b) Penalties? This week, the U.S. Tax Court held in Farhy v. Commissioner that the IRS does not hold statutory authority under section 6038(b) to assess penalties against … Continue reading →

IRS Warns Against Tax Scams & Schemes In Dirty Dozen Campaign Each year, the Internal Revenue Service issues a “Dirty Dozen” campaign, in which the agency provides details regarding common tax scams from that tax year. The last of this … Continue reading →

White House Proposes $1.6 Billion To Combat Covid Aid Fraud Last week, the White House laid out a plan to more effectively target individuals who fraudulently benefited from stolen relief funds that were distributed under the Trump and Biden administrations … Continue reading →

IRS Warns of Fraudulent Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claims Under Criminal Investigation Last week, the IRS issued a renewed warning that urges individuals to carefully review all of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) guidelines before they claim the credit on … Continue reading →

Bittner v. United States: US Supreme Court Revokes Penalty Ruling For Taxpayers With Foreign Financial Accounts   Under the regulations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), tax filers who hold specific financial interests in foreign accounts are required to file … Continue reading →

What Is The New IRS Service Industry Tip Reporting Program?   The Internal Revenue Service issued a notice this week detailing a proposed Service Industry Tip Compliance Agreement (SITCA) program that would enable the IRS to better receive voluntary tips … Continue reading →

Should Taxpayers Continue To Report All Income From Digital Assets?   As the 2023 income tax return season is underway, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) publication from this week reminded taxpayers of their obligation to report all income related to … Continue reading →

When Is A Qualified Appraisal Required For A Charitable Contribution Of Cryptocurrency?   Taxpayers who want to make charitable contributions with cryptocurrency may be surprised to learn that a qualified appraisal is required when they claim a deduction on their … Continue reading →

When Is FTA Applicable In Appeal Procedures On International Penalty Cases?   On December 7th of this year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a memorandum from John E. Hinding, the Director of Specialized Examination Programs & Referrals. The memorandum … Continue reading →

United States vs Banks: The Impact Of Loss Calculations On Sentencing Guidelines Under U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1 A recent case in the Third Circuit has shifted the guidelines of loss enhancement and sentencing for cases of tax fraud that fall under … Continue reading →

IRS Prepares An Increase Of Hundreds Of Crypto Criminal Tax Cases Although the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made no secret of its emphasis on cryptocurrency cases, the criminal investigation unit of the IRS has just announced that they are … Continue reading →

FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Prompting Tax Confusion Cryptocurrency exchange company FTX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on November 11, 2022, prompting a flurry of questions about the tax implications for its stakeholders. FTX consists of West … Continue reading →

IRS-CI Releases Annual Report On Conviction Rate & Tax Fraud Enforcement Actions The criminal investigation branch of the IRS, IRS-CI, released a report last Thursday detailing their actions and successes from the fiscal year that began October 1, 2021, and … Continue reading →

Cryptocurrency & Tax Compliance: What You Need To Know If you are one of the nearly 25% of Americans who own cryptocurrency, you might be wondering how to manage your tax returns in order to remain legally compliant. Because tax … Continue reading →

IRS Confirms That Improperly Forgiven PPP Can Be Taxed In August, the IRS Chief Counsel’s Office issued an Advice Memorandum that provides guidance regarding Paycheck Protection Program loans (PPP), specifically in response to questions about PPP loan forgiveness and income … Continue reading →

Does Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Really Mean 87,000 More IRS Agents Are Coming? Professionals and taxpayers have been talking extensively about the Inflation Reduction Act that was signed into law by President Joe Biden on August 16 of this year. … Continue reading →

4 Tax Schemes From The IRS’s “Dirty Dozen” List That Can Get The Average Taxpayer In Serious Trouble On June 1 of this year, the Internal Revenue Service announced its “Dirty Dozen” list for 2022, which is a list of … Continue reading →

When Does The Statute Of Limitations Begin If a Tax Return Was Not Previously Filed To an IRS Service Center? The Ninth Circuit Panel ruled in May that providing a tax return to an IRS agent initiates the statute of … Continue reading →

Aspro v. Commissioner: IRS Denies Deductions For Management Fees of C Corporation The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals sustained a tax court’s ruling that management fees for C corporation shareholders could be taxed as dividends. This case highlights the importance … Continue reading →

Supreme Court Holds IRS To Their Own Standard In April Ruling The IRS suffered a significant defeat in the U.S. Supreme Court at the end of April after a unanimous decision authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett in the case … Continue reading →

IRS Announced Revisions & Updates To Voluntary Disclosure Practice Preclearance Request & Application Form Earlier this month, the Internal Revenue Service announced that they had revised and updated Form 14457, Voluntary Disclosure Practice Preclearance Request and Application, along with its … Continue reading →

PPP (Payroll Protection Program) Issues: Possible Civil & Criminal Liability The fact that many businesses were impacted due to the pandemic and the government responses to it, such as mandatory lockdowns, etc., was not lost on Congress. In the weeks … Continue reading →

IRS Continues Its Efforts To Combat Tax Fraud, COVID-19 Fraud, & Cryptocurrency Investment Schemes Combating tax fraud in its many forms continues to remain a priority for the IRS, especially as related to illegal obtainment of small business relief loans … Continue reading →

IRS CI Increases Enforcement Actions Focused On PPP & EIDL Fraud, Money Laundering & Cybercrimes The criminal investigation branch of the IRS (IRS-CI) recently released detailed statistics from the 2020-2021 fiscal year, which began October 1, 2020 and ended September … Continue reading →

IRS Discusses More Extensive Oversight Of S Corporations As More Officers Underreport Compensation Arizona’s Top Tax Attorneys Explain The Treasury’s Audit & The Ramifications For Your Corporation A recent TIGTA audit analyzed whether officers of S corporations were intentionally underpaying … Continue reading →

Ushio v. Commissioner: Taxpayers Erroneously Claim Section 1244 Stock Deduction In the recent case of Ushio v. Commissioner, a couple attempted to claim a $50,000 ordinary loss using Section 1244 of the tax code. However, since the deduction claim did … Continue reading →

Sells v. Commissioner: Tax Deduction Leaves Unanswered Questions In Conservation Easement Case IRS Continues Tax Enforcement Efforts After Recent Conservation Easement Case The recent court case Sells v. Commissioner of the IRS demonstrates that the IRS will continue to aggressively … Continue reading →

Taxpayer Fails To Meet Cohan Rule’s Tax Deduction Requirements Arizona’s Leading Tax Attorneys Discuss The Recent Case Of Fagenboym v. Commissioner When undergoing an audit, it’s common to utilize the Cohan Rule, which enables a taxpayer or business to claim … Continue reading →

IRS Failure To Apply Anti-Injunction Act To CIC Services Will Lead To Tax Challenges The Implications & Importance of CIC Services v. The Internal Revenue Service Recently, the Supreme Court overruled a lower court ruling affirming the use of the … Continue reading →

IRS Announces The 2021 Dirty Dozen List Of Tax Schemes Every year, the IRS announces its list of common tax schemes that it has encountered and is focusing its efforts on enforcing. This year, the tax agency created four categories … Continue reading →

Growing Cryptocurrency Popularity Presents Serious Tax Evasion Threat Cryptocurrency & Tax Evasion: The Biden Administration Is Proposing Stronger Reporting Requirements Cryptocurrency is quickly becoming a hot topic in the news. Business leaders and politicians are commenting on its rise and … Continue reading →

Battat v. Commissioner: Tax Penalties Called Into Question Penalty Lacked Proper Approval: The Case Of Battat v. Commissioner Of The IRS So much of tax law is in the details – and a couple recently discovered that, to their benefit. … Continue reading →

Crypto Transfers Exceeding $10,000 Required To Be Reported To IRS IRS Increases Enforcement Of Cryptocurrency Reporting The Biden Administration has introduced several proposals recently to improve enforcement of tax laws by the IRS, not only to raise revenues, but also … Continue reading →

President Biden Proposes a Substantial Increase In IRS Funding The IRS Will Increase Oversight Of High-Income & Corporate Tax Returns The IRS may soon be coming for a lot of delinquent taxpayers – particularly those who have a lot of … Continue reading →

Tax Laws Prepared For Enforcement By Justice Department Tax Division The IRS Has Extended The Tax Filing & Payment Deadline Due To The COVID-19 Pandemic The pandemic has made everything look a little different this year, including how we file … Continue reading →

IRS Demonstrates Hard Fork Ruling Applications to 2017 Bitcoin Hard Fork IRS Issues Guidance On The Tax Treatment of Bitcoin “Hard Fork” In 2017, a “hard fork” was created that put Bitcoin transactions on a separate path from Bitcoin cash … Continue reading →

IRS Advises Predatory Micro-Captive Insurance Participants To Leave Arrangements The IRS Continues Its Efforts To Root Out Tax Evasion & Fraud The IRS is continuing its crackdown on micro-captive insurance arrangements, and last week, it issued a new plea to … Continue reading →

Court Allows IRS To Serve Summons To John Doe For Cryptocurrency Usage Taxpayers Have To Pay The Appropriate Taxes On Any Virtual Currency Gains They Make The IRS has been focusing on efforts to ensure that taxpayers are properly reporting … Continue reading →

CARES Act 1-Year Anniversary Continues With IRS Criminal Investigation Into COVID-19 Fraud CARES Act Fraud: IRS-CI Encourages To Report COVID-19 Scams Offered Through The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act The Coronavirus pandemic has caused significant financial hardship for … Continue reading →

Appeals Court Upholds Penalty For Taxpayer That Hid Offshore Account Arizona’s Leading Tax Lawyers Discuss The Case Of a Taxpayer That Violated The FBAR Reporting Requirements A recent appeals court ruling affirms that there are severe penalties for failing to … Continue reading →

Tax Court Throws Out Fraud Penalty Because IRS Agent Did Not Obtain Proper Management Approval Former IRS Tax Attorneys Discuss Recent Cases Of Tax Court Tackling Supervisory Approval of Penalties Congress approved Internal Revenue Code section 6751 as part of … Continue reading →

IRS Wants Businesses To E-File When Reporting Large Cash Transactions IRS Reporting Requirements: Business Cash Transactions Over $10,000 Must Be Filed Under Form 8300 Most businesses traffic is smaller transactions. Think about your local convenience store taking in sales of … Continue reading →

Business Deduction Restrictions For Licensed Marijuana Dispensaries Upheld By Tax Court Experienced IRS Tax Attorneys Discuss Tax Deduction Restrictions On Marijuana Businesses Businesses may be able to sell marijuana in states where it has been made legal, but selling marijuana … Continue reading →

Tax Court Continues To Disallow Tax Deductions For Marijuana Businesses Expert IRS Tax Attorneys Discuss Tax Court Decisions on Medical Cannabis Dispensaries On February 17, 2021, The United States Tax Court issued an opinion affirming all of its prior decisions … Continue reading →

Court Finds Penalized FBAR Tax Filings Not Excessive Expert Scottsdale Tax Lawyers Discuss The Case Of a Penalized Taxpayer For Failure to Report All Foreign Accounts On An FBAR Filing The IRS has many measures in place to crack down … Continue reading →

Arizona Department of Revenue Issues New Adult Use Marijuana Website Tax Lawyers Discuss AZDOR’s New Tax Assistance Website For Marijuana Businesses Marijuana continues to be a federally illegal substance even though most states across the country allow legal sales, either … Continue reading →

Underreported Incomes and Unfiled Returns Yield Billions in Unpaid Taxes Gilbert’s Tax Attorneys Go in Detail About the Form 1099-K in IRS Findings Two days before the new year started, The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) issued a … Continue reading →

Learn Everything About FinCEN’s New Regulation On Crypto & Virtual Currency Scottsdale’s Preeminent Tax Attorneys Examine FinCEN’s Laws On FBAR Virtual Money Virtual currency has long since exceeded the point that everyone thought it was a novelty for risky entrepreneurs. … Continue reading →

Sabolic Petitioner vs. CIR: Tip Earnings under Scrutiny As our Nevada tax lawyers have experienced for many years, people who work for tips find themselves in a unique position when it comes to reporting their taxes. They are employees, yet … Continue reading →

Coffey vs. CIR: Tax Filing With the Virgin Islands A Statute Of Limitations Begins When The Taxpayer Files The Return In an appeals case in Coffey vs. Commissioner, the IRS sought to overturn a lower court ruling that found in … Continue reading →

IRS to Target Tax Preparers Who’ve Failed to File their Own Returns Our Tax Attorneys Explain The New Strategy IRS has for Tax Professionals The IRS has announced a number of efforts recently to increase enforcement of tax compliance, and … Continue reading →

IRS Expansion Raises Concerns of Politicized Tax Agency Tax Attorneys Discuss Possible Link Between The IRS And Political Agendas Some Democratic leaders are now pushing for a $5.2 billion increase to the IRS for expanding its enforcement activities – an … Continue reading →

How is the IRS Prioritizing High-Income Non-Filers? The COVID-19 pandemic has left many struggling to make ends meet or to keep their businesses open. Meanwhile, there have been many conversations at the national level about how economic inequality and how … Continue reading →

Oropeza v. Commissioner: Tax Court Decision, 155 T.C. No. 9 (2020) A tax court issued an opinion in October in favor of a micro-captive insurance owner who had been ordered to pay penalties on income reported in the 2011 tax … Continue reading →

IRS Offers Assurances of Deductibles for Partnerships & S Corporations In advance of proposed regulations surrounding income tax deductions for certain businesses, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued rules that would be included if those regulations are passed. The proposed … Continue reading →

Oct. 15 Filing Deadline: IRS Increases Abusive Micro-Captive Insurance Schemes Regulations The IRS has set a deadline of Oct. 15 for those who may have participated in an abusive micro-captive insurance transaction to negotiate a settlement. That deadline is fast … Continue reading →

IRS Launches Marijuana Industry Webpage on IRS.gov Marijuana continues to be a federally illegal substance even though most states across the country allow legal sales, either recreationally, medicinally, or both. Because the sale of marijuana is federally illegal, marijuana business … Continue reading →

IRS Warns of Higher Penalties for Tax Returns Filed after Sept. 14 This year, tax season may have seemed a bit more lax for a lot of taxpayers. The filing deadline was extended to July 15 as a result of … Continue reading →

Fighting Illicit Activities through Cash Transaction Reporting A lot of criminals deal in cash in order to avoid detection by the authorities, including tax officials. But they know that if law enforcement starts looking closer into their lifestyles, they need … Continue reading →

12 Threatening Tax Scams the IRS Urges Consumers to Watch Out For Tax scams are common. Everyone has to pay taxes, and people looking to steal your money or information will use that process to their advantage to take what … Continue reading →

Is an Amended Tax Return Right for Your Client? It’s easy enough for taxpayers to file an amended return using the form 1040-X. Usually, people opt to amend a return because they realize they can lower what they owed on … Continue reading →

Excessive Fines Clause in Eighth Amendment Not Breached with $12.9 Million FBAR Penalty If you invest your money in other countries, or if you save money in foreign bank accounts, you have to report those assets to the IRS and … Continue reading →

IRS Announces Focus on Non-Filing Taxpayers, to Step Up Enforcement Efforts The IRS is using more tools at its disposal to focus on those taxpayers who are not filing their annual tax return. Specifically, the agency will be focusing on … Continue reading →

IRS Announces It Will Pay More Visits to High-Income Taxpayers It’s common knowledge that high-income earners and business owners often find ways to minimize or avoid their tax liability. They can do it legally by hiring accountants and other tax … Continue reading →

IRS Cracks Down on Abusive Micro-Captive Transactions For a long time, the IRS has been fighting the abuse of micro-captive transactions, which are designed to minimize a company’s tax obligation. The practice involves a complex series of transactions between a … Continue reading →

IRS Implements Tax Compliance Education The IRS utilizes a number of strategies to ensure that individuals and businesses pay the taxes they owe and to do so on time. The agency provides plenty of information and education to ensure that … Continue reading →

IRS Releases 2019 Report of Criminal Enforcement, Celebrates 100 Years of Investigations Every year, the Internal Revenue Service publishes a report with information about its criminal enforcement efforts over the preceding 12 months. This past week, the IRS released the … Continue reading →

Tax Court Denies Marijuana Dispensary’s Deductions and Rules that Section 280E is Not a Penalty Provision; Dissenting Opinion Finds that Section 280E is a Penalty On October 23, 2019, the United States Tax Court issued its latest opinion regarding the … Continue reading →

IRS Guidance on Tax Treatment for Virtual Currency Virtual currency is still currency in the eyes of the law. Why shouldn’t it be? You spend real money to buy it, and you can use it just like real money to … Continue reading →

New Tax Gap Estimates from IRS: Compliance Rates Remain Unchanged Every few years, the Internal Revenue Service looks at the latest tax gap: The difference between the taxes that are owed and the taxes that have been paid. The higher … Continue reading →

IRS Settlement: Micro-Captive Insurance Schemes Companies often form what are known as “captive insurance companies” to protect themselves against loss. They create these companies themselves, invest their own money into them, and then use that money as insurance in case … Continue reading →

IRS Proclaims New Tax Filing Obligations for Specific Expatriated Individuals Just because you give up your U.S. citizenship doesn’t mean that you get out owing Uncle Sam. In an effort to get some former citizens to make good on their … Continue reading →

IRS Lead Development Center and Devious Tax Schemes Taxes are big money. That’s why you have so many people out there trying to scam taxpayers out of their money, and that’s why you have so many taxpayers trying to avoid … Continue reading →

2017 Las Vegas Tip Income Audits The IRS recently began tip income audits of Las Vegas nightclub and entertainment venue employees for the tax year 2017. This comes on the heels of 2016 audits of these same individuals. 2017 audits … Continue reading →

Provisions of Taxpayer First Act Go into Effect Earlier this summer, President Trump signed into law the Taxpayer First Act with the goal of overhauling the IRS and improving the customer service provided to taxpayers. Specifically, the act puts limits … Continue reading →

IRS Sending Letters to Cryptocurrency Owners about Unpaid Taxes If you buy and sell stocks, you likely know that you have to pay taxes on any gains that you make. Just because the money came from speculation and not your … Continue reading →

New Tax Law Aims to Improve Customer Service President Trump signed a new law in July known as the “Taxpayer First Act of 2019.” The act went into effect on July 19, and it is designed to improve the overall … Continue reading →

Got an IRS Notice? Don’t Panic Opening your mailbox and finding anything marked from the IRS can fill you with dread – unless it’s about time for you to get a refund. But even when you’re expecting a refund, you … Continue reading →

IRS Bars State SALT Cap Workarounds The IRS rewards people who give money to charities, to a certain extent. It allows people who contribute to charities to deduct that money on their taxes as an itemized deduction, thereby reducing their … Continue reading →

LAS VEGAS TIP AGREEMENTS AND THE RISK OF OPTING OUT Many Las Vegas residents are nightclub, casino, or restaurant employees, and earn tip income in addition to their regular wages. Tips are considered wages and are subject to employment taxes, … Continue reading →

U.S. Tax Court Issues Opinion on Filing False Returns Falsifying a tax return can lead to big penalties. Not only can you be ordered to pay the full tax amount owed plus interest, but you can also be ordered to … Continue reading →

Nevada IRS Office Locations and Appointment Scheduling Tips If you have received a letter from the IRS notifying you that you are being audited, or if you have another tax issue that needs more in-person discussion rather than trying to … Continue reading →

United States Tax Court Issues Opinion Updating Case Law for State Sanctioned Marijuana Businesses On November 29, 2018, The United States Tax Court issued an opinion providing further guidance to state regulated marijuana businesses on the issues of business deductions, … Continue reading →

IRS Changes to Voluntary Disclosure Procedures Individuals and corporations alike have long conducted business or invested their money overseas as a means to try to avoid tax liability here in the United States. They figure that the IRS can’t monitor … Continue reading →

3 Ways to Find Out What the IRS Has on You You should file a tax return every year that you work or have other income to report. While you may only keep those tax returns or associated documents for … Continue reading →

Negotiating Payment Plans with the IRS A lot of people look forward to a nice tax refund at the end of the year, but some of us are unfortunate enough to owe the IRS instead. Some people miscalculate their tax … Continue reading →

United States Tax Court Hands IRS Another Win Against Risk-Pooled Small Captives On June 18, 2018, the United States Tax Court issued an opinion upholding the IRS’ notice of deficiency against Reserve Mechanical Corp., f.k.a. Reserve Casualty Corp. (Reserve), a … Continue reading →

Tenth Circuit Upholds IRS’ Application of Section 280E Denying Business Expense Deductions to Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and References Sessions Memo, Rescinding the Cole Memo Over half of the country’s fifty states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical or … Continue reading →

Bipartisan Changes Slated to Redesign IRS Big changes could be in store for the IRS if a legislative package that is currently receiving bipartisan support passes through Congress. Over the past year and a half, lawmakers have sought information from … Continue reading →

IRS Announced End to Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program in September 2018 Taxpayers with undisclosed foreign earnings or assets will soon run out of time to share that information with the Internal Revenue Service. The Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program was introduced … Continue reading →

IRS’s Gaming Industry Tip Compliance Program Las Vegas is an international, first-class, tourist destination. As the city has matured, Las Vegas now hosts some of the finest celebrity-run restaurants and bars. Tourism and gaming drive the Las Vegas economy, and … Continue reading →

IRS Posts Notice on Foreign Tax Guidelines, Says It Plans to Release More Information A lot changed with the Trump tax plan approved at the end of last year, and many individuals and businesses are scrambling to figure out how … Continue reading →

IRS Urges Travelers Requiring Passports to Pay their Back Taxes or Enter into Payment Agreements If You Plan to Travel with a Passport, You Better Pay Your Back Taxes or Get a Payment Plan. You likely already know that there … Continue reading →

What Will the IRS Do to Enforce Collection? You can’t ignore a bill from the IRS the way you might be able to ignore a bill from the power company. The IRS won’t report you to the credit bureau and … Continue reading →

Arizona and the IRS Contracting Debt Collection Companies You can’t always pay your tax bill on time. Sometimes, you end up owing more than you expected, and you’re blindsided by the bill come April. Other times, you know what’s coming, … Continue reading →

Understanding the Different Notices from the IRS It’s the thing that no one wants to see when they open the mailbox: A letter from the IRS. The letter might actually be letting you know that you made a mistake on … Continue reading →

IRS Releases New ACA Reporting Forms The year is closing in on us quickly, and before you know it, it will be time to start getting all your paperwork in order to file your taxes. If you run a business … Continue reading →

How to Protect Yourself When the IRS Files a Lien against You Failing to pay your tax bill can lead to big penalties. You can have your wages garnished, lose any future tax refund, and have your assets levied. If … Continue reading →

What are IRS Whistleblowers? You may have seen a movie or two where a “whistleblower” was at the core of some takedown of a corrupt company causing cancer by polluting the water or covering up the harmful side effects of … Continue reading →

Rules of Conduct for IRS Auditors Being audited by the IRS is one of the most terrifying experiences that many people can think of having. When you’re sitting across from that IRS auditor, the situation can seem even more intimidating. … Continue reading →

IRS Launches More Rigorous e-Authentication Process Identity theft is a growing threat in our increasingly connected society. While the Internet may make it easier to do things like pay bills or file our taxes, it also makes it easier for … Continue reading →

Criminal Tax Evasion vs. Negligence Ignorance of the law is not a defense of the law. But ignorance of the law can show that there was no criminal intent. It can mean the difference between being found guilty of negligence … Continue reading →

Section 530 Relief in Employment Tax Cases with the IRS As a business owner, you have to manage a lot of complicated tax issues. It is important that you hire a qualified accountant or tax lawyer to help you manage … Continue reading →

The Latest Government Efforts to Undermine Tax Evasion, Money Laundering and Corruption Tax evasion doesn’t just cost the government — it costs us all. When businesses and people aren’t paying their fair share in taxes, the rest of us either … Continue reading →

What is the Cohan Rule? You will pay a lot of money to run your business, including basic overhead like rent and utilities, as well as extras like flights to attend conferences or meals to entertain clients. Many of these … Continue reading →

Avoiding Innocent Spouse Relief from the Start When you are married, you share everything. You share all the money you make, and you share the liability for any debts or taxes. That means that when your spouse gets snowballed by … Continue reading →

Your Rights as a Taxpayer: The Arizona Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights When most people think of taxes, they think about their obligations — what they have to pay and the fines and penalties they will face if they don’t. Most … Continue reading →

The IRS Takes Tax Evasion Seriously — No Matter Who You Are! The IRS Takes Tax Evasion Seriously — No Matter Who You Are! Working with a Scottsdale tax attorney can help you minimize the penalties you have to pay … Continue reading →

Repercussions of Not Filing a Tax Return in Phoenix Repercussions of Not Filing a Tax Return in Phoenix Working with a tax lawyer may be able to help you minimize the penalties you face if you fail to file your … Continue reading →

How A Scottsdale Tax Lawyer May Help You Get an IRS Offer in Compromise Not everyone who owes money to the IRS is a cheat who is trying to get out of their obligations. Some people don’t pay because they … Continue reading →

DEALING WITH UNFILED EMPLOYMENT TAXES Taxes can take a big chunk out of your profits. You might dread the filing of your quarterly employment taxes knowing that you are going to have a big tax bill that you simply cannot … Continue reading →

Form 8300 and Your Car Dealership’s Reporting Requirements Any car dealer in Arizona that receives more than $10,000 in cash in a single transaction or related transactions must complete a Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in … Continue reading →

Avoiding Unintentional Structuring of Cash Transactions Structuring is a strategy used by businesses that are attempting to evade taxes by hiding large amounts of cash. With structuring, companies deposit smaller amounts of cash to avoid automatic reporting by the bank … Continue reading →

How to Avoid Worker Misclassification Issues Running a business is no small feat. There are a myriad of laws, regulations, and restrictions to observe and follow, and it is easy to overlook essential statutes. In recent years, worker misclassification has … Continue reading →

When it Pays to Consult the Professional- The Top Five Reasons to Hire a Phoenix Tax Attorney! The word taxes makes many Phoenix and Arizona residents cringe. This sentiment is intensified when the IRS gets involved. Luckily, many people are … Continue reading →

Top 3 Stages of Tax Defense in Phoenix Arizona No one ever wants to get a letter from the IRS saying that they’re been audited, but it does happen – perhaps more frequently than you might think. If the IRS … Continue reading →

IRS Revised Guidelines Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program On June 18, 2014, the IRS issued revised guidelines under the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP). Under a new program called the Streamlined Domestic Offshore Procedure, if a taxpayer failure to file the … Continue reading →