Tax Law Blog

A program aimed at helping employers retain workers during the pandemic is now the subject of an IRS investigation.

As common as it is, tax fraud is still a shock to unsuspecting investors. In this scam, at #8 on the IRS: CI list of top litigated matters last year, a California man lived high off the investments of others for years before law enforcement moved in.

A couple files a false tax return and then tries to cover up the refund they received as a result.  What could possibly go wrong?

A Nevada tax preparer grew his business through forgery and identity theft--and then sold his puffed-up preparer business to an unsuspecting buyer.

If you have not filed your federal tax returns in the last few years, tax season may provide an uncomfortable reminder of that obligation.

The Automated Underreporter (AUR) program is an important part of compliance efforts at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

With tax season approaching, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is again warning consumers and companies to avoid “ghost” tax return preparers. Are you a ghost preparer?

Recent arrests in a $1 billion tax crime serve as a cautionary tale for tax professionals considering the true cost of preparing and filing fraudulent tax returns.

Tax fraud associated with income tax returns is a perennial pick for prosecution by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A recent case in New York City illustrates the pursuit of such cases and an outcome that could have been worse.

The Internal Revenue Service continues to drive home the message about the danger of tax-related identity theft.