Tax Law Blog

Even powerhouse conglomerates like Amazon are not immune when it comes to accusations of tax fraud, as a February 2026 investigation proves. Nor is every accusation of financial malfeasance originated by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Even though tax season has ended, the risk of tax preparer fraud does not disappear. Many taxpayers only realize there is a problem after their return has already been filed, a refund has been delayed or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) contacts...

We know that the majority of business owners are well-intentioned people who have no desire to run afoul of the law. However, it is also true that running a company puts heavy demands on your time and attention. You must be focused, organized and...

An accusation of tax fraud is daunting, to say the least. And for good reason, as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) views the commission of any form of tax fraud as a serious crime. Each type of tax fraud carries penalties that range from civil to...

In February of 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), through the United States Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), announced that it was accepting whistleblower tips through a newly established webpage.

Business owners face constant demands on their time and attention while bearing responsibility for compliance with tax and employment laws. Whether errors are accidental or deliberate, payroll tax mistakes can carry serious consequences, which is...

Whether you failed to file your tax return or filed it but, for some reason, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has no record of it, the worst way to handle the situation is by not responding. Ignoring the issue will not make it go away. Instead,...

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.