Tax Law Blog

The long arm of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reaches for monies you keep anywhere in the world. Accurate reporting is key to remaining compliant and off the radar of the IRS.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things—including taxes paid to the municipalities where many Ohio businesses are located.

IRS:CI has a unit that responds to specialized areas of tax crime. The International Tax and Financial Crime (ITFC) group focuses on fraudulent activity involving offshore tax holdings, financial institutions, and foreign bank accounts.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may owe you some money. Failure to file an income tax return for the relevant year could mean losing out on your refund.

Even among those who prepare false income tax returns, Ivan Backstrom is a standout.

Commuting down the stairs to your home office for remote work may have a big impact on Ohio city revenues.

As odd as it sounds, some people may not realize they are considered Americans—until the tax man (or woman) comes calling.

The application period for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Compliance Assurance Program (CAP) is now open.

Kenneth Johnson, 75 years old, has represented the Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood on the Cleveland City Council for decades. In July 2021, his career of service ended with his conviction of submitting fraudulent tax returns, among other tax violations.

A Chicago businessman complained his property was over-assessed. The law firm hired by the businessman pushed the case. Eventually, the state agency voted to reduce the assessment and give a tax refund to the businessman. And so, the wheels of...