Tax Law Blog

Think tax crimes only result in a monetary penalty? That after paying off a fine the accused is free to continue on as before? Think again. A recent case involving a famous rapper draws attention to the fact that tax crimes can result in...

Failing to pay payroll taxes is serious. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not take these matters lightly. In some cases, penalties for such violations can result in personal liability for those who are deemed responsible for paying these...

Google is facing multiple tax battles in Europe. It recently ended a major dispute in France, where the country’s tax collection agency claimed the search giant owed over $1.27 billion dollars in back taxes. The allegations were connected to a...

A Florida salesman is facing serious time after some seemingly clever tax tap dancing. After being notified that his wages would be levied due to his failure to file for multiple years, he formed his own company and became an independent contractor...

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has agreed to hear a case that aims to clarify when a taxpayer’s actions are paramount to an obstruction of justice.

Ohio has had some interesting tax news in recent weeks. One piece that has received media attention involves recent reports about income tax revenue in the state, the other a proposal that could impact the state’s sales tax.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has agreed to outsource its tax debt collection efforts. In an effort to help cut down on expenses, the federal agency has arranged to use the services of contractors to contact and extract payment from taxpayers.

Technology has untethered many from cubicals under florescent lights. For a business who mistakenly classifies a remote worker as an independent contractor, the liability can be significant.

Small business owners may write off business expenses that are “ordinary and necessary.” There aren’t limits and net losses can offset other forms of income like salaries and wages. Losses can even carry over to future years. When business expense...

The Internet is a wonderful thing. Google, Bing, Yahoo and other search engines can provide answers to almost any question within a matter of seconds. Some answers are more reliable than others, but savvy tech users know which sites to trust and...