Tax Law Blog

Is failure to file disclosures of offshore tax a criminal tax crime? It depends.

The Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) is filed annually. While the FBAR was due on April 15, it is not filed as part of a personal income tax return. For those filing late, the Internal Revenue Service offers an automatic...

From outward appearances, it could appear that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) weaponized its compliance search audit to harass two civil servants who fell out of favor with the former administration.

Preparing for an audit by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is easier when you have some idea of the type of examination ahead. 

We continue our top ten countdown of financial crimes prosecuted by IRS:CI during 2021. In case #5, the IRS continued to focus on tax crimes conducted with digital currency.

McDonald’s has agreed to pay French tax authorities $1.3 billion to settle civil and criminal cases against the company.

If you are working with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on a payroll tax dispute, it is important to understand the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TRFP).

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is an agreement sometimes offered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to manage tax liability. Is it the right move for you?

Last month, we talked about the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TBOR). This month, we will look at another consumer resource, the National Taxpayer Advocate, and the recent fiscal year Objectives Report to Congress.

Offshore financial centers offer options to people and governments interested in protecting and growing their wealth. Some promote tax fraud, while others do not.