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When companies collect payroll taxes from their employees, they hold their employees’ funds “in trust” pending remittance to the IRS. When companies fail to timely remit their employees’ funds held in trust, they can face substantial liability—including liability for the IRS’ trust fund recovery penalty (TFRP). While the IRS often […]
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In 2022, IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS CI) identified $5.7 billion in tax fraud and $26.9 billion in other financial crimes. It executed 1,210 warrants and referred 1,837 cases to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for prosecution. These referrals resulted in a conviction rate of 90.6 percent. These statistics are […]
According to data cited in a recent NPR article, as much as $64 billion of the $800 billion in forgivable loans issued under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) may have gone to applicants that didn’t deserve it. As the article also notes, the federal government has up to 10 years […]
Facing scrutiny from IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS CI) is a serious matter. As its name suggests, IRS CI is tasked with uncovering—and assisting in the prosecution of—criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). But, IRS CI’s investigative authority also extends far beyond the IRC, and it routinely announces investigations […]
Under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), interest on unpaid taxes begins to accrue immediately. When taxpayers incur penalties for failure to pay or failure to file, these penalties begin to accrue interest promptly as well. New Underpayment Interest Rates for Federal Taxes and Penalties (Effective January 1, 2023) The Internal […]
As we have discussed on this blog numerous times, the tax laws in the U.S. are changing all the time. Just as you might think you have a handle on your tax obligations as an individual or married couple, something can change that brings you back to square one. For […]
One of the most common responses individuals have to tax-related issues is to panic. It is indeed a serious matter if you find that you are unable to pay your taxes, but rest assured that you do have options. An installment plan If you cannot pay your taxes, you can set […]
Some of us procrastinate on filing our taxes until the last minute, while others file as early as possible in order to expedite their refund. If you fall into the latter category, you may want to ensure you have all of your ducks in a row to avoid unnecessary delays […]
Going through a divorce is a challenging time. Figuring out how this life change will affect your taxes can be more challenging still. While your divorce was likely not a happy occasion in your life, there can be some advantages of your new tax filing status. Here are a few […]
To cut to the chase: no. In order for you to be charged with and found guilty of fraud, the mistake has to be “willful.” You have to have what we in the legal world calls mens rea- or a guilty mind. You need a guilty mind to prove intent. What […]