Tax Law Blog

In November of 2017 we shared the story of the conviction of an Ohio businessman on seven counts of filing false corporate, individual, and private foundation tax returns. His story moves forward as of last week when his sentencing occurred. Here's...

We often discuss IRS criminal investigations. Real-world examples are a good way to examine choices made by those who deceive the IRS and often see prison time and financial penalties as a result. So how does one of these criminal tax matters get...

While most people do not plan things that way, circumstances may leave you with an overwhelming tax obligation.  One option to relieve the tax burden could be an offer in compromise.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) reported its first conviction of failing to comply with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).  The matter involved a former CEO of Loyal Bank.

Despite a summer of political churn surrounding allegations against former campaign advisor Paul Manafort, the case really did turn out to be about taxes.

Precious metals have precious little value when your bars are on a cell and not made of gold. A man who sold precious metals via the phone, and collected commission on the sales, attempted to hide that income through shell companies. But much like a...

We shared the story of Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino pleading guilt to tax evasion charges in January of this year. The sentencing has now been completed and The Situation is facing some time behind bars for his actions. 

A recently released report looks at tax fraud convictions in the United States in 2017.

The Internal Revenue Service does not have to look hard to find tax fraud.  Recently another former IRS employee pled guilty to tax fraud and identity theft.

They say you "don't mess with Texas," but in this case they should change it to "don't mess with the IRS." A Houston attorney has been indicted in a complex tax scheme for trying to bring offshore funds back to the U.S. without paying taxes to the...