Tax Law Blog

If you are preparing for an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) income tax audit or are already involved in the examination, it is important to understand how a routine tax audit can evolve into a criminal tax matter and what circumstances under which...

Two years ago, you took some liberties with your expense deductions on your tax return to increase a refund. You only did it once, you tell yourself, and you are not sure whether it will ever come up again. How long does the Internal Revenue Service...

In January, the National Taxpayer Advocate submitted the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) Report to Congress for 2025, outlining concerns and recommendations related to top Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operations.

If you have an interest in criminal tax matters, the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS CI) Annual Report is a great publication to check out.

In life and in poker, litigator Thomas Goldstein played to win. A well-respected attorney who argued cases before the Supreme Court of the United States and co-founder of the popular SCOTUSblog, Goldstein received a guilty verdict after being tried...

Tax season is well underway. You have received the required earnings and account statements and may be wondering whether it is a problem that you did not file taxes for past last two years. The question crosses your mind, can I go to jail for this?

In an unsteady global market, foreign bank accounts can provide your assets with a safe harbor and some anonymity. They can also be a conduit for offshore tax evasion and money laundering. But it is important to understand the nature of offshore tax...

Snail mail does not get near the attention that email does these days, but there are some good reasons why you should pay attention to mail from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Being a “U.S. person” is a legal classification that identifies your status as a taxpayer. It can also apply to entities beyond individuals. Whether you are a citizen, resident, or business owner, understanding whether you qualify as a U.S. person...

Each year, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) releases its “Top Ten” list of the most significant criminal cases it has prosecuted. The list is not just a recap of bad behavior but it is a roadmap of what the IRS is...