Tax Law Blog

Those who leave the United States and take up residence in another part of the world may believe that they are no longer required to pay taxes in the United States. This belief is generally untrue. Similarly, the children of parents that are...

It's a long-time notion that rich Americans stash their cash overseas accounts to avoid paying their dues to Uncle Sam. But, those lofty ideas are quickly fading. Three Southern California residents have been sentenced to prison for hiding millions...

The media is abuzz with news about President Donald Trump’s recent tax proposal. President Trump’s chief economic advisor states that the proposal aims to simplify taxes — that the proposal is an attempt to go back to the days when tax instructions...

Didn’t get your taxes done on time? In some cases, you may not have to worry. There are certain situations that automatically qualify for a tax extension.

Tax season has come to a close, providing a good opportunity to review the process taken by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) when reviewing taxes. Although most taxpayers likely filed in compliance with tax law, there are those who have not. At...

Colorado is a winter paradise, with snow-capped mountains and sweeping views. One business owner capitalized on those features and opened a window cleaning and snow removal business. It was a lucrative choice. Unfortunately, the IRS believes he's...

In 2010, MTV's The Jersey Shore was a "reality" TV sensation. The cast, including Michael ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino, was well known for their GTL lifestyle - an abbreviation for Gym, Tan, Laundry. It's looking like that T could actually be short...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently changed how it is processing offers in compromise applications. The change is intended to help better ensure that all necessary information is included before filing the initial application. Unfortunately,...

Allegations of tax fraud can happen to anyone. The allegations can be made against the tax filings of a single individual or a large corporation. The penalties that result can be crippling both to current finances and to the social reputation of the...

Various federal agencies are experiencing cuts under the new presidential administration. One agency that has been hit particularly hard in recent years is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). As the number of workers within this agency declines, the...