Tax Law Blog

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has agreed to outsource its tax debt collection efforts. In an effort to help cut down on expenses, the federal agency has arranged to use the services of contractors to contact and extract payment from taxpayers.

The Internet is a wonderful thing. Google, Bing, Yahoo and other search engines can provide answers to almost any question within a matter of seconds. Some answers are more reliable than others, but savvy tech users know which sites to trust and...

Not having a firm grasp on all the financial happenings within our country is common. There are many different agencies, departments and groups that play vital roles within our nation’s economic health. One such agency currently getting attention...

Wouldn't it be nice to not have to pay taxes? One Florida salesmen thought so and gave it a try for over a decade. When he almost got caught, he formed a new corporation to cover up his evasion, and continued to claim personal expenses, like a...

It is not uncommon to travel for work. Various professions require travel to other states. But when do these trips trigger tax obligations in those states? This post will help provide some guidance on this slippery tax issue.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) doesn’t often get involved in marital disputes. In this case, the federal agency was caught in the middle of a very difficult situation.

Getting ready for upcoming nuptials is often equal parts exciting and stressful. Those who are planning a wedding are generally dealing with booking venues, choosing floral arrangements and making sure everyone has responded to invitations. It is...

Did a business attempt to get out of its tax obligations? That is what the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently argued in court. The business, which operates in New York, argues that its actions were within the law when it did not pay taxes on...

It seems like common sense: if you work from home then you can deduct your home office from your taxes. Yet, according to a recent news release from the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) this tax deduction is often overlooked by small business owners.

Business is changing. The way entrepreneurs structure their businesses and move forward with transactions is evolving at a very fast pace. Some own business interests in various parts of the country, making states struggle to determine when that...