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Author: Lawrence Brown

Passport restrictions for significant tax debt

The agency is serious about enforcing this provision of tax law against those with serious past-due federal taxes. Under a relatively recent provision of federal law, U.S. passport holders or applicants may face problems with travel if they owe at least $52,000 in federal taxes, plus penalties and interest. Anyone […]

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IRS keeping employee leasing companies under the magnifying glass

Federal tax authorities are scrutinizing entities using this business model because some have used aspects of the structure for evasion. An employee leasing company provides other business entities with payroll services, including the important function of collecting employment taxes for payment to the IRS. Sometimes called a type of third-party […]

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IRS expands due diligence requirements for tax preparers

Tax preparers now have a new due-diligence duty: to document their investigative efforts to confirm client eligibility for claiming head-of-household status. U.S. tax preparers are subject to tax laws that require them to exercise due diligence when they prepare tax returns for taxpayers who claim certain financially advantageous credits: Earned […]

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Small business tax audits: A primer

Business owners must balance their passion for their market with business logistics. Owners must manage their budgets and, at times, navigate human resources issues. In some cases, the owner may even need to navigate a discussion with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This conversation would occur if the agency decides […]

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IRS targets 3 professions in 7 tax cases

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has started 2019 strong. In addition to collecting taxes in April, the agency has also already finished up seven big tax cases. These cases targeted three specific professions: Healthcare. The IRS and Department of Justice (DOJ) continue to crackdown on allegations of healthcare fraud. The government […]

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