Tax Law Blog

An early crypto influencer recently resolved a federal investigation into mail fraud and tax evasion, paying roughly the same amount he was accused of avoiding.

An extensive fraud involving COVID-era relief programs ended with an unsealed indictment alleging four co-conspirators carried out the “nation’s largest COVID tax credit fraud,” along with an attempted murder of the ringleader to avoid exposure.

Withholding and remitting employment taxes is a basic part of doing business for most U.S companies. When a business ceases to account for wage withholding with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it is often only a matter of time before the agency...

Think of an IRS tax transcript as your tax return’s “cheat sheet.” It’s not the full return, but a summary that lenders, auditors, or even investigators may look at when making decisions about you. Knowing what’s in it—and how to use it—can make...

If you have engaged in tax evasion or other willful noncompliance, the IRS Criminal Investigation Voluntary Disclosure Practice (IRS-CI VDP) may provide a narrow window to mitigate the consequences. The program offers taxpayers an opportunity to...

An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit letter can cast a chill over any season. As the calling card of the IRS, an audit letter can trigger anxiety the minute you pull it from the mailbox.

Sworn in following confirmation by the Senate in early June, Billy Long is the 51st Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The latest Annual Report of the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS: CI) has been released. IRS: CI is a complex unit with a broad mandate. The annual report offers a glimpse of investigative efforts and successes in the moment.

Our countdown of the top ten tax crimes of 2024 has come to an end. The final two entries outline a calculated fall from grace by a crypto bro, and a civilian army employee who helped herself to funds intended for military families.

Despite relentless volatility, bitcoin and other cyber-currencies are having a moment as the new administration rolls back regulatory efforts and pushes for a national digital asset stockpile.