Tax Law Blog

When most people hear “tax controversy,” they might picture a dramatic courtroom showdown or a high-stakes battle with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In reality, tax controversies can affect anyone, from individuals to multinational businesses,...

There are compliance, financial, and personal reasons why you should work with an experienced tax lawyer when challenged by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In the moment, you may not understand the importance of legal counsel, but hindsight...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Court recently issued a ruling regarding fraudulent tax returns and how they can affect taxpayers many years later.

The mail today included a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) informing you that you were selected for an audit. What now?

When charges of tax fraud are on the table, how does the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approach proving someone guilty?

If you have engaged in tax evasion or other willful noncompliance, the IRS Criminal Investigation Voluntary Disclosure Practice (IRS-CI VDP) may provide a narrow window to mitigate the consequences. The program offers taxpayers an opportunity to...

For most mistakes, minor infractions, or errors, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will assess a penalty with interest. If the IRS believes a tax crime was committed, the outcome could be different.

If you owe tax to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and do not plan to pay right away, the amount you owe could quickly increase with added interest and penalties.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is empowered to collect duly owed taxes from U.S. persons. As most know, the IRS readily applies penalties on taxes that are not paid properly. Taking a deeper look into IRS penalties may help you avoid them in the...

Tax debt that is ignored does not go away. Knowing what to do when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reaches out about your personal or professional tax liability is important.