Taxpayers generally have to pay taxes to at least two authorities: the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for their federal tax obligations and state authorities for whichever state they call home. But what is home? Why does the definition of “home” even matter? To put it...
Feds set sites on taxpayers who earn more than $100,000
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that, as of 2020, it would prioritize high-income non-filers for additional review. The agency appears to be putting its money where its mouth is, shifting funds to resources that focus on aggressively pursuing...
What happens in Vegas, doesn’t always stay in Vegas
An evening at the casino is an entertaining way to spend time. In some cases, those who stop in may leave with big winnings. Those who win at the casino may wonder if they can simply walk away with a little extra money lining their pockets, or if they need to report...
Am I at risk for a tax audit?
Tax audits are investigations that check to see if you paid your taxes. These investigations will dig into what income and assets you reported, deductions taken and whether or not you were honest with the government. If the investigation results in evidence of a...
Court puts limits on prosecutorial discretion for criminal tax charges
In 2018 the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has essentially narrowed the ability of prosecutors to pursue criminal tax charges. The change was part of a recent holding, Marinello v. United States, where SCOTUS stated that obstruction charges for these...
NY man sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for tax evasion
A local court recently sentenced a businessman with a thriving law practice in New York to over one-year imprisonment for tax evasion. The government accused the businessman, who specialized in bankruptcy and criminal defense matters, of tax evasion in both his...
Court rules on cryptocurrency, and it’s not good for taxpayers
Cryptocurrency is a relatively new form of currency that allows for online exchange. Unlike other forms of currency, cryptocurrency only exists online. Because it removes financial and banking institutions, some may believe that cryptocurrency is private. Although...
IRS announces two actions to target high-income taxpayers
As noted in our previous post, available here, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that it will target high-income taxpayers in its future enforcement efforts. Within this focus, the agency has further clarified it will specifically target those who...
IRS announces resumption of enforcement efforts
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced it will resume enforcement efforts — but what does this mean? The tax agency, like many other businesses throughout the country, drastically cut back its efforts over the past few months as a result of the COVID-19...
IRS targets tax return preparers in 2020
Tax return preparers are now at an increased risk of getting a federal tax audit. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced it will focus on this group of taxpayers during the current fiscal year. Why the focus on tax return preparers? The announcement...
