Tax Law Blog

Tax season is underway and the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) is offering handy hints to avoid tax fraud or a fraudulent tax return, and how to get your refund as quickly as possible.

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With tax season underway, don’t forget your annual FBAR report is due in April too.

Even among those who prepare false income tax returns, Ivan Backstrom is a standout.

Though most of them today have gone virtual for the time being, seminars are a great way to experience interactive learning on a topic, hosted by a dynamic speaker. Unfortunately, there's always that little nugget of uncertainty going into one--you...

A New York couple and their son may serve prison time for doing more with their dough than make pastries to sell at their three donut shops.

Recently released, the IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Annual Report offers an inside peek at the workings of the financial and criminal tax investigation activities of the IRS.

Understanding the differences between tax fraud, tax evasion, and money laundering is important—especially as IRS enforcement continues to expand. These terms are often used interchangeably, but each offense carries unique elements, penalties, and...

On New Year’s Day, a new rule goes into effect impacting people who use PayPal, Venmo, or other digital payment apps for transactions.

Ensuring your payroll taxes are promptly paid is a key compliance issue for businesses of all sizes.