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...

With the new year, the current economy and ever-changing investment strategies, is it time to consider an offshore tax haven? Let’s take a look.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Math and Taxpayer Help Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Dec. 1, 2025, and will provide taxpayers with additional information and clarity when math errors are identified in their returns.

Above a certain threshold, assets held in offshore or foreign bank accounts must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Report of Foreign Bank Account and Financial Accounts (FBAR) is reported each year through the Financial Crimes...

Foreign bank accounts, offshore accounts and shell companies have long been part of legitimate asset protection and tax planning strategies. In recent years, however, evolving global transparency initiatives have reshaped what those arrangements...

Black, grey, non-cooperative? What is the difference in how an offshore tax jurisdiction is identified in the international tax community?

When a tax debt goes unpaid, the IRS imposes more than just penalties—interest begins to accrue immediately and compounds daily. This interest is not discretionary; it is mandated by law and continues until the full balance is satisfied. For...

Filing taxes incorrectly or incompletely is a problem for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Failure to pay or file forms can be costly to a taxpayer or their company.

After being rescued two years ago by competitor the Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS), Credit Suisse is making headlines again for the same transactional behavior that saw the Zurich-based bank stumble into disrepute in the first place.