The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act resulted in major tax reform. Savvy tax planners can make the most of these changes and take steps to reduce their tax obligations. Three specific examples include adjusting how you donate to charitable donations, making sure you can get...
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Amazon chooses headquarters in Long Island — despite high taxes
On behalf of Goldburd McCone LLP posted in Tax Collection on Monday, December 3, 2018. Finding the right business headquarters is an important choice. The right location can help set the company's image and impact the type of workers that are interested in working for...
Tax fraud and timelines: How far back will the IRS look?
Worried about accusations of tax fraud from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? The term “statute of limitations” may come to mind. Does the IRS have to play by the same rules as other government agencies? Is there a time limit when it comes to looking back at tax...
Wesley Snipes’ case shows inner workings of tax court
A large tax bill may warrant a challenge. However, building a successful case against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is not an easy task. Former Hollywood great Wesley Snipes provides an example. Mr. Snipes has taken on the IRS a couple of times. In 2010 he lost a...
Your business structure has an impact on your taxes
Starting a business is an exciting, daunting task. What begins as your vision for a company soon becomes a reality. However, that reality requires significant decisions that have unseen consequences. Determining business owner responsibilities An essential step of any...
Is blockchain the next tool to fight tax evasion?
Technological advances can increase efficiency. One of the most recent examples is the internet. At first, the public and the government were unsure of how to use the internet. After some time, the internet became an integral part of our daily lives and government...
Former MTV star “The Situation” headed to jail for tax crime
Even fame will not protect individuals when the government moves forward with prosecution for tax crimes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently accused Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino of tax evasion. Ultimately, the former reality star, of “Jersey Shore”...
How will tax reform impact small businesses?
Tax reform is not a common occurrence. Tax reform that results in a complete overhaul that impacts almost every taxpayer in the country is even more unlikely. Yet that is the current climate. Individuals, corporations, businesses … every taxpayer in the country will...
Business credit for FMLA leave: The basics
Employers are wise to take note of recent changes to tax implications of paid family and medical leave. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently published a notice stating changes to the tax code have led to the creation of business credit for the provision of this...
Do you owe Uncle Sam if you inherit property? 2 considerations.
The loss of a loved one is often a difficult and emotional time. The last thing anyone wants to think about when going through this time in life is tax obligations. Unfortunately, in some cases, these are considerations that must be taken into account. Take property...

