Tax Law Blog

In January, the National Taxpayer Advocate delivered her annual report to Congress. The document is a “report card” on the service provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to its constituents—U.S. taxpayers. The report identifies problem areas...

Regardless of your investment profile, if you owe taxes and penalties to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the IRS can pursue a wage levy.

The U.S. Supreme Court handed the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) a loss in a case related to penalties for nonwillful failure to file an FBAR.

Tax season is underway. Top earners can manage wealth and save money with some strategic planning around taxes.

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

A tax-friendly tool to help a child pay for college may help you pass along generational wealth. For families interested in the educational future of a child, a 529 Savings Plan offers the means for parents and grandparents to help beneficiaries pay...

In a helpful turn for New York property owners, New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation that would have closed a tax loophole on full-size homes declared as condominiums.

Charitable donations can reduce your taxable income. In some cases, you may need an appraisal to support the value of a donation you have made.

Out with the old and in with the new. Each year, changes to taxes and laws go into effect on the first of the calendar year. This year is no different.

For taxpayers with significant tax debt, an Offer in Compromise (OIC) may sound like a pretty good deal. An OIC provides an opportunity to reduce your tax liability—but it is by no means free.