Tax Law Blog

He helped topple presidential fixer Michael Cohen, he is accused of bringing down the New York taxi medallion system and he pled guilty to a criminal tax charge.  He got probation. Evgeny Freidman is a lucky guy.

Few people enjoy paying taxes, but some taxpayers avoid taxes, while others evade them—what’s the real difference?

The latest report from the IRS shows about the same number of us are paying the taxes we owe, and about the same number are not.

Luxury brand Gucci agreed to pay a record settlement to Italian authorities to settle charges of tax fraud and evasion.

Claiming that he believed he was not required to file tax returns, a Nevada real estate broker is looking at some real time behind bars for his cheek.

A weekly reality television show airing since 2014 brought fame and fortune to the Chrisley family.  They recently made another appearance—in court—pleading not guilty to charges leveled in a federal grand jury indictment.

A Paradise Valley, Arizona man took a familiar tax scam and made it his. His story is a cautionary tale on a couple of levels.

While tax crimes are committed at all income levels, the media mainly focuses on tax controversies of the rich and famous. Well-known athletes are often rich and famous, ensuring them headlines when facing tax litigation. Soccer players are included.

The Paradise Papers strike again. One of the world’s largest companies lost a court battle over the release of tax secrets exposed in the Paradise Papers document leak.

It started with the discovery of false income tax returns. By August 2019, eight officials of United Auto Workers and Fiat Chrysler had been sentenced—and the investigation continues.