Tax Law Blog

The so-called Paradise Papers are getting a lot of press.  What does this set of leaked files mean to the worried wealthy?

Financial misconduct in cash-heavy businesses continues to draw scrutiny from federal investigators, especially as the IRS sharpens its focus on underreported income, structured transactions, and payroll irregularities. Cases involving painters,...

One of the defining aspects of President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was his focus on changing tax laws. With the lack of progress on repealing Obamacare, the President turned his attention to tax reform. Both the Senate and the House have...

In return for bringing in Big Business, Amazon is aiming to receive billions of dollars worth of tax credits from some lucky North American city.  Is this a race to the bottom for prominent cities, future incentive for IRS audits, or a good deal?

Married couples often file their taxes jointly to take advantage of some tax benefits. But sometimes the spouse preparing the taxes gives a less-than-honest report. The other spouse, unaware of the issues on the return, will sign off. Once their...

Secret Swiss accounts, loose gems, and shell companies figured prominently in the case against a Connecticut resident who pled guilty to tax crimes and failure to report on offshore assets.

Recently filed charges against businessman and lobbyist Paul Manafort offer a wealth of advice and warning about foreign holdings and associated tax requirements.

Ongoing budget cuts appear to be weakening the enforcement efforts of the Criminal Investigation branch of the IRS, according to its most recent annual report.

If you are an American with foreign accounts living stateside or abroad, the foreign bank account report (FBAR) is an important annual obligation. Let’s talk about why.

A Germantown man who inherited the family skin care products business was recently convicted on seven counts of filing false corporate, individual, and private foundation tax returns. His great-grandmother introduced a product called Frownies, an...