Tax Law Blog

Tax schemes can only go on for so long. In May, an Alabama couple pled guilty to failing to pay employment taxes and failure to file personal income tax returns as well.

The IRS Data Book is an annual event. It is a compendium of actions taken, returns filed (and not filed) and continuing evidence of the calcifying state of the underfunded federal agency for fiscal year 2018.

Once synonymous with wealth and endowment of the arts and sciences, the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, face years of legal challenges for their role in the opioid crises and related charges—include tax fraud.

The long reach of the Panama Papers document leak toppled another executive after international tax fraud and money laundering allegations came to light.

While court cases and newspapers call out celebrities and high-wealth individuals who face civil or criminal tax investigations, less attention is paid to the people who make those tax mistakes possible.

The filing date for the Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) report is coming right up.  While filing on time allows you to fulfill your responsibilities as an American taxpayer, it also helps you avoid the sizeable penalties you can incur for...

Described as a doyenne of the New York art scene, gallery owner Mary Boone intends to ask for leniency after pleading guilty to allegations of tax crime that were the result of an IRS criminal tax investigation.

While it seems like an awkward term, a US person is a designation used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify who must file taxes in this country.

Secret offshore tax havens get a lot of bad press.  What are some good reasons to consider a foreign bank account?