If you get notification of an audit, know that you are not alone. Recent numbers can provide some comfort. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) conducted a reported 771,095 audits in 2019. Of these audits, the IRS deemed 13,946 as high wealth audits — defined as...
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Was I supposed to file an FBAR?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expected taxpayers to file a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) by April 15, 2022. However, those who did not meet this deadline may have a get out of jail free card as the IRS provided an automatic extension to...
I made a mistake on my small business’ tax returns. What now?
You take a deep breath and relax. You finally finished your small business’ tax returns. They are filed and you can move on — then boom. It hits you. You realize you made a mistake. You may have a moment of fear where all the possible outcomes of that mistake flash...
I cannot pay my tax bill. What are my options?
Tax Day has passed and yet not all taxpayers have filed or paid their taxes. According to the most recent data, the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) estimates that Americans owed more than $114 billion in back taxes from the 2020 tax year. These numbers...
Can small businesses still claim the Employee Retention Credit?
Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to help businesses during the pandemic. The law included increased availability of employee retention credits, or tax credits to help small businesses keep their employees even during...
What are my options if I am subject to a tax levy?
A tax levy is a legal seizure of property to pay off a tax debt. In some cases, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may use a tax levy to take money from a taxpayer’s bank accounts to settle a tax bill. Taxpayers who are the subject of a tax levy and believe it was...
What happens when New York fails to pay contracts with nonprofits?
It is common for a nonprofit to get funding from government contracts. When it comes to those who operate in New York City, this may include contracts with the city itself. Unfortunately, the city is not always great about paying its bills. Scott Stringer, the former...
FinCEN cracks down on LLC ownership to find tax fraud
The federal government recently announced an attempt to crack down on the use of legal entities like limited liability companies (LLCs) and partnerships to engage in illegal activities like money laundering and tax fraud. The government aims to achieve this goal by...
What should I know about using NFTs to buy real estate?
It’s a brave new world out there, folks. The days of buying real estate with mortgages and cash offers may be eclipsed by the use of digital currency and nonfungible tokens (NFTs). Although the novelty of this process may seem appealing, there are a few things to know...
I answered an IRS notice but have not heard back. Should I worry?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may send taxpayers a correspondence requesting clarification or additional information. Taxpayers who respond to these notices may find themselves waiting weeks or months for a response. Taxpayers often wonder if this lag in response...

