The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced the arrest of a man charged with multiple counts of criminal tax fraud. The man was a tax return professional who allegedly committed these crimes during the course of his business. The agency claims the man had a reputation for getting clients high […]
Digital currency, also referred to as cryptocurrency with examples like Bitcoin, continue to present hurdles for governments throughout the world. As discussed in a previous post, available here, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made efforts to account for this asset. A recent report shows this government agency is not the […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is trying, yet again, to hold Facebook accountable for tax obligations in the United States. If successful, the IRS could claim more than $9 billion dollars in tax payments. The most recent courtroom battle between the federal agency and the social media platform is just […]
It is that time of year again. Taxpayers throughout the country are gathering tax forms and starting to figure out how to put together returns for the 2019 tax year. While getting this information together this tax season, some may wonder how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) decides whether or […]
The tax season has extended beyond the rush at spring to get returns filed by April 15. Key reasons include: Extensions. Due to tax reform and difficulty understanding the new rules, a number of taxpayers requested extensions. This resulted in a drawn-out busy season for tax preparation professionals and taxpayers who file […]
New Year celebrations are done, and many may be reconsidering their resolutions. It is not too late to make another resolution, a resolution that financial professionals note will likely lead to eased mental stress and reduction of the stress that tax obligations can put on your finances. Make the resolution to get […]
Getting a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is likely to cause stress in even the most rule-abiding taxpayer. But when should a notification really be of concern? Three specific times a taxpayer should worry include: Intentional falsification of tax records. Did you inflate income or overestimate deductions? Maybe you […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) keeps a close watch over tax return professionals. Tax preparers must file tax returns on behalf of their clients wisely, getting the best possible returns for their clients while remaining within the bounds of the law, or else faces serious consequences. Three recent cases provide an example […]
Farmers may find their tax burden eased in 2020. Lawmakers passed a number of laws before heading out for the holiday break that will impact their tax obligations in the new year. Three examples include: Health Insurance Tax. One of the laws that Congress addressed before break was the Health Insurance […]
The United States Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Tax Division recently announced the sentencing of a Waco, Texas tax return professional to 27 months imprisonment for tax crimes. The government claims the accused inflated client’s deductions and claimed fraudulent education credits. Overall, the government says that over a span of two […]