Tax Law Blog

On the 2024 Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Top Ten federal tax crime list, numbers four and three represent legacy tax frauds—long-running scams that earned operators a lot of money—and lengthy prison sentences.

While the name is pretty vanilla, a “John Doe” summons is an important tool when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is looking for taxpayers who may be involved in tax evasion.

The annual “Dirty Dozen” list of schemes and scams for this year reminds us to think twice before clicking, maintain vigilance with social media, and understand that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is watching for taxpayers who submit creative...

A well-structured offshore trust can protect assets, grow wealth, and avoid unnecessary taxes. If you are considering an offshore tax haven, it is important to understand the issues involved with moving assets offshore.

The U.S. Treasury Department recently announced that a law aimed at increasing corporate transparency and reducing money laundering will not be enforced.

Globally and at home, money laundering is illegal, highly profitable—and a big problem.

We continue our walk through the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS CI)  Top Ten tax crimes of 2024.

Nobody wants to see a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting the pleasure of their company at a tax audit. If you are interested in avoiding IRS scrutiny, it is a good idea to understand the pitfalls that may land you on the...

For many, self-employment offers opportunities and options not available in the traditional workforce. But with opportunity comes tax obligation.

Taking a more collaborative approach to fighting financial crime, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced a new initiative for working with banking institutions to fight tax crime.