Businesses are required to collect Texas sales tax when they make taxable sales in the state and they have either physical or economic nexus. Failure to collect Texas sales tax can lead to steep penalties—including criminal penalties in some cases. If you have concerns about your company’s Texas sales tax […]
The IRS’ Voluntary Disclosure Practice provides a pathway to avoid criminal prosecution when you have willfully violated federal law. But strict eligibility requirements apply—including strict timelines. Even if you don’t know you are no longer eligible, submitting a voluntary disclosure too late lets the IRS use it against you. Willfully […]
Texas sales tax audits can pose substantial risks for targeted businesses. Knowing what to expect is critical, and business owners and executives need to know what to do (and what not to do) to avoid unnecessary liability. By engaging an experienced Texas business tax attorney early in the process, business […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced a couple of significant changes to its ongoing enforcement efforts related to conservation easements. While the IRS is ending the uniform settlement initiative it launched earlier this year, it is also consolidating enforcement under a newly formed Office of Conservation Easements. The new […]
Federal tax mistakes can lead to criminal charges in various circumstances. While federal prosecutors must prove a willful violation of the law to pursue criminal charges, they can use various forms of evidence to substantiate allegations of willfulness. This includes evidence of willful ignorance of the law. As a result, […]
In-state and out-of-state companies doing business in Texas need to prioritize state tax compliance. Companies’ compliance obligations can vary widely, and all forms of noncompliance can create significant liability exposure. The Texas tax attorneys at Brown PC assist companies nationwide in managing compliance and, when necessary, defending against Texas Comptroller […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is continuing to aggressively target businesses suspected of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credit (ERC) fraud in 2026. While the PPP and ERC were pandemic-era programs, widespread fraud has resulted in ongoing enforcement—including criminal enforcement in many cases. Exposing fraud under the pandemic-era […]
Out-of-state businesses can get into trouble with the Texas Comptroller’s Office in several ways. These include failing to collect Texas sales tax, failing to remit collected sales tax in a timely manner, and incorrectly calculating their Texas sales tax liability, among others. When facing scrutiny from the Texas Comptroller’s Office, […]
Texas sales tax audits pose substantial risks for businesses targeted by the Texas Comptroller’s Office. As a result, targeted businesses need a clear understanding of whether they are in compliance with Texas law—and, if they are not, they must work with an experienced Texas tax defense lawyer to seek a […]
On May 13, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a “limited-time settlement opportunity” for eligible taxpayers to resolve conservation easement and historic preservation easement disputes. The IRS is allowing eligible taxpayers to settle their disputes without making an upfront payment, while warning that declining its settlement terms will lead […]