Tax Law Blog

Nearing the end of our IRS: CI Top Ten list for 2022, the second and third most memorable schemes prosecuted last year both involved Ponzi schemes, among a memorable list of other tax crimes. So—what is a Ponzi scheme?

Your return is complete and you owe more money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) than you can pay.  Or, maybe you have a long-standing tax liability with the IRS. What can you do?

When you owe money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), one of the collection tools it may use is a levy. Because a levy allows the IRS to seize your property, it is critical to understand what it is and what you can do about it.

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a good deal for businesses—until it became an even better deal for scammers.

Identity theft and related tax fraud are an ongoing threat. An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can help provide protection from return-related tax fraud.

New budget and new tools mean the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has the capability to pursue the true tax obligations of high-asset taxpayers and large business partnerships.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has expanded Chatbot availability to assist taxpayers who receive compliance notices.

An athlete and businessman drew the number four spot on the IRS: CI list of top prosecutions of 2022.

In April, the Tax Court ruled in favor of the taxpayer in Farhy vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The findings of the court will be challenged as the IRS recently appealed the case.

A few years ago, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) caused a significant stir by claiming IRS: CI had the right to read your email. Those assertions have largely gone quiet, but the question remains—is the IRS looking at your social media?