The pandemic has changed the way we think about working, socializing, our health, education, child care, and now taxes. The pandemic has forced many businesses and their employees to eschew meeting together to work. This has meant a shift to work from home, increased “side gigs,” more virtual meetings, and […]
Author: Lawrence Brown
Essentially a lifestyle is triggered when a person’s assets do not match their reported income. Through the lens of the IRS, the thinking goes something like this: If you own a mansion, a second or third vacation property, an expensive car, and a personal jet, it seems unlikely that your […]
We’ve all heard the horror stories and seen the drama of an IRS-type seizure play out (think Schitt’s Creek). But in reality, there are specific assets that the IRS cannot take. You may be wondering which of those assets are yours to keep. The 5 untouchable items The IRS cannot […]
Despite the best intentions, some people are simply not ready to file their taxes when the deadline arrives. Whether a taxpayer is unprepared, willingly puts off filing, or is too stressed out by the situation to do anything at all, here are some of the consequences of not filing taxes […]
There are many ways that we may come into an unexpected windfall: an elderly aunt may leave us millions to show that she really did appreciate our kindness over the decades. Or, we may win the lottery. In this market, we may have the good fortune to sell a piece […]
While those who work in tax preparation are well-versed in this area, many people who go to a tax preparer are unaware of the differences. This post seeks to bring clarity to the different levels of education and certification a tax preparer may have. Anyone can call themselves a tax […]
Anyone with significant financial holdings knows that they are not illegal. So, why the bad rap? It is because these very legal, above-board accounts have been misused or used to hide money. Offshore banks have been connected to money laundering, tax evasion, and straw men and shell companies. Famous and […]
Tax preparers, while being ever diligent, but still human, are prone to mistakes. When tax season hits the long hours and intense workload can increase the chances of an oversight. No one wants to make a mistake, especially on a tax return. While filing status is significant, other oversights or […]
Intention, more times than not, is a “catch-all” criminal charge. Why? Because you do not have to prove someone actually DID something, only that they were going to do something, or acted with intention. So, the intent is not the actual doing of something, it is the mental preparation to […]
Offshore accounts are not illegal per se, and there are numerous benefits to keeping assets in banks of other countries. However, offshore accounts present numerous tax complications, not the least of which is a legal landscape that seems to be constantly shifting, making it nearly impossible to stay in compliance […]