Tax Law Blog

While it sounds odd, agents of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sometimes assess tax penalties before checking with their supervisor first. The Taxpayer Advocate recently commented on the issue.

Pop quiz: what is the difference between an IRS Special Agent, an IRS Revenue Officer, and an IRS Revenue Agent? The distinctions between these roles make a difference when you are dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Employers in Ohio and across the U.S. are obligated to collect, report, remit, and document taxes withheld from employees that are paid over to state coffers and the U.S. Treasury. Failure of that duty can lead to personal liability for business...

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a legal procedure that allows opposing parties to avoid litigation and reach a mutually acceptable agreement. It has been used to resolve issues in civil matters from divorce to foreclosures. It is being...

Increased risk and scammers contributed to the decision that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will discontinue unannounced visits to taxpayers who owe taxes or failed to file tax returns.

No one enjoys hearing from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) unless it is about a refund. Audit letters can be concerning, but an IRS criminal tax investigation can change your future.

Tax preparer fraud is of perennial importance to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If you are an accountant or tax preparer who occasionally or usually stretches the legitimacy of tax returns that you prepare, there may be an IRS challenge in your...

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

If you disagree with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you have the right to appeal their decision.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a longstanding interest in the pursuit and prosecution of those who commit tax fraud through offshore tax dodges. The National Taxpayer Advocate recently reviewed how the IRS and the courts consider penalties...