Tax Law Blog

A tax policy created under the American Rescue Plan of 2021 is intended to ensure that taxpayers fully report proceeds that run through payment apps and e-commerce sites. Responding to blowback on the implementation of the measure this year, the...

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.

Failure to file an income tax return is just one of the tax crimes for which reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms.

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

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.

Preparation of personal and business returns gives tax professionals access and the opportunity to commit tax fraud. Have you crossed the line while working for a company or individual taxpayer? Do you worry about the IRS?

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....

After years of speculation, a Spanish judge recently authorized a trial on charges of tax fraud against pop singer Shakira.

The Senate Finance Committee recently released an investigative report that identifies a loophole allowing offshore banks to accept and hold funds for U.S. taxpayers without reporting to the IRS.