Tax Law Blog

It is no secret that the ultra-wealthy generally make use of tax-avoidance strategies. Paying less tax means more wealth accumulated. Recent information leaked from offshore tax havens reveals some of the ways the wealthy keep their money in the...

With tax season approaching, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is again warning consumers and companies to avoid “ghost” tax return preparers. Are you a ghost preparer?

Recent arrests in a $1 billion tax crime serve as a cautionary tale for tax professionals considering the true cost of preparing and filing fraudulent tax returns.

Synthetic identity fraud is a driving factor behind tax crime and other forms of theft and financial fraud.

Depending upon their use, corporate tax havens are a sensation or a scourge. Tax havens offer a low- or no-tax option for corporations and wealthy individuals looking to shelter assets from an unstable economy or as a tax buffer for substantial...

The number one case for criminal tax fraud in 2021, as ranked by the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation unit (IRS:CI), was a family affair involving federal COVID relief programs.

IRS audits are a perennially important topic for U.S. taxpayers. Knowing your rights following an audit is equally important.

For some, tax liability takes a backseat to the onrush of life. If you are a taxpayer in New York, it is important to be aware of enforcement tools in the hands of the tax authorities.

An “eggshell” audit is an IRS audit with potentially serious consequences. An eggshell audit is what it sounds like, a sensitive audit in which you hope the IRS does not look too closely at your financial dealings.

An ongoing trial in New York City focused on criminal tax fraud continues with trial delays due to COVID-19.