Tax Law Blog

Out with the old and in with the new. Each year, changes to taxes and laws go into effect on the first of the calendar year. This year is no different.

For taxpayers with significant tax debt, an Offer in Compromise (OIC) may sound like a pretty good deal. An OIC provides an opportunity to reduce your tax liability—but it is by no means free.

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...

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...

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

Internal company investigations are common. Most of these white-collar investigations are conducted and concluded. Others make headlines. If you receive an Upjohn warning as a result of an internal investigation, it is important to understand what...

In our countdown of the top ten criminal tax investigations in 2021 as ranked by the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) unit, we are down to number two.

Crypto is on a wild ride with some speculators recently losing life savings even as others stay the course and continue to buy in. One of the parties along for the ride is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which scored a big win in the U.S....

New Yorkers who work outside the state may consider themselves nonresidents for tax purposes. A residency audit may prove otherwise.