Tax Law Blog

A Ponzi scheme is the basis for the number nine entry on the IRS:CI top ten tax investigations for 2021.

While “tax fraud” is often considered a catch-all phrase, the term describes a particular type of tax crime involving fraud and willful intent.

The nephew of former Chicago mayor Richard Daley was recently convicted on seven federal tax charges.

Does deciding not to report income earned off the table really matter? It is not like stealing—or adding a fictitious dependent, right? What exactly constitutes a tax crime to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)?

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

On New Year’s Day, a new rule goes into effect impacting people who use PayPal, Venmo, or other digital payment apps for transactions.

The leader of the largest union in California was arrested on criminal tax charges among other allegations.

Tax Day rolls around each year. If you have delayed or simply passed on filing your tax return, you may be surprised at the difficulties it can cause.

Let’s say you have committed tax fraud—for years. Whether it was false income tax returns, payroll tax issues, or other potential tax crime, you know you did it. Fear of the IRS eats at you as you try to enjoy your family and your future—knowing...

Despite those who wish otherwise, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rarely forgets a debt, regardless of celebrity or political profile.