Tax Law Blog

Time and time again, Ponzi schemes seem to resurface in this blog. But in this particular fraud case, it hits a little closer to home since over 70 Ohio residents were taken in by this scam.

Is failure to file disclosures of offshore tax a criminal tax crime? It depends.

The Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) is filed annually. While the FBAR was due on April 15, it is not filed as part of a personal income tax return. For those filing late, the Internal Revenue Service offers an automatic...

McDonald’s has agreed to pay French tax authorities $1.3 billion to settle civil and criminal cases against the company.

If you are working with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on a payroll tax dispute, it is important to understand the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TRFP).

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is an agreement sometimes offered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to manage tax liability. Is it the right move for you?

The annual Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Data Book was recently released, offering a statistical look at the activities of the agency for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021.

If you have reason to believe you could be investigated for a criminal tax matter, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Voluntary Disclosure Practice could help you address the question of future criminal tax litigation.

Tall tales abound, even when it comes to paying taxes.

The term “tax litigation” can be a dry business term—unless it applies to you.