Tax Law Blog

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.

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.

For most mistakes, minor infractions, or errors, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will assess a penalty with interest. If the IRS believes a tax crime was committed, the outcome could be different.

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.

Even as the regulatory environment in Washington eases, a top tool of the Internal Revenue Service—the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)—is receiving more attention these days. What is a SAR and why is it important to the IRS?

On the 2024 Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Top Ten federal tax crime list, numbers four and three represent legacy tax frauds—long-running scams that earned operators a lot of money—and lengthy prison sentences.

A well-structured offshore trust can protect assets, grow wealth, and avoid unnecessary taxes. If you are considering an offshore tax haven, it is important to understand the issues involved with moving assets offshore.

The U.S. Treasury Department recently announced that a law aimed at increasing corporate transparency and reducing money laundering will not be enforced.

Globally and at home, money laundering is illegal, highly profitable—and a big problem.

Taking a more collaborative approach to fighting financial crime, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced a new initiative for working with banking institutions to fight tax crime.