Tax Strategies and Schemes to Avoid Taxes at IRS Forefront
On 4/11/24, the IRS wrapped up its 2024 Dirty Dozen List with a “warning to taxpayers regarding promoters selling bogus tax strategies and fraudulent offshore schemes designed to reduce or avoid taxes altogether”. Tax strategies and schemes to avoid taxes
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U.S. Passport Card Fraud FinCEN Notice
On 4/15/24, FinCEN in conjunction with the U.S Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), issued warning regarding U.S. Passport Card Fraud via Notice to financial institutions urging them to be vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to
Social Media Tax Advice Can Lead to Trouble
On 4/8/24, the IRS continued updating the Dirty Dozen list for 2024 including how social media tax advice can lead taxpayers to trouble as inaccurate or misleading tax information is circulating. IRS is re-issuing a warning, just like they did
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Robocall Campaign Pushing Fake Tax Relief Gets Cease and Desist
On 4/4/24, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Enforcement Bureau issued a cease-and-desist letter against Veriwave Telco due to an illegal robocall campaign pertaining to a “National Tax Relief Program.” The FCC also warned the company that failure to comply with
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Smishing and Phishing Scams Kick Off IRS Annual Dirty Dozen
On 3/28/24, the IRS kicked off its annual Dirty Dozen list with a warning for taxpayers to be aware of evolving smishing and phishing scams designed to steal sensitive taxpayer information. Smishing and phishing scams arrive to the taxpayer in
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Can You Appeal the IRS?
Taxpayers have the right to appeal the IRS. Understanding how to appeal the IRS is critical and Taxpayers ought to consider retaining representation in order to diminish the risks of litigation. Only attorneys, certified public accountants or enrolled agents are
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Director Gacki from FinCEN Encourages Transparency in the U.S. Financial System
During the FIBA’s (Financial and International Business Association’s) annual anti-money laundering conference held from March 18, 2024, to March 21, 2024 in Miami, Florida, Director Gacki from FinCEN discussed regulatory expectations and best practices to prevent financial crimes in a
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High Net Worth Individuals get Warning from IRS
On 4/10/24, as part of its Dirty Dozen Campaign for 2024, the IRS issued a warning to High Net Worth Individuals regarding three tax traps designed for them by dishonest promoters and shady tax practitioners. High Net Worth individuals continue
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Is it a Hobby or Business?
Taxpayers may be faced with the question: “Is it a hobby or business?” The IRS states that: “sometimes the line between having a hobby and running a business can be confusing, but knowing the difference is important because hobbies and
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Employee Retention Credit part of the IRS Dirty Dozen
On 3/29/24, the IRS continued the release of the Dirty Dozen scams for 2024 with a warning to businesses and others to stay clear from promoters and marketers that stir ineligible business to submit incorrect Employee Retention Credit claims. The
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Passport Revocation or Denial continues
On 1/1/24, the IRS updated its Passport Revocation or Denial Page in cases of certain unpaid taxes. Section 7345 of the Internal Revenue Code requires the U.S. Department of the Treasury to notify the U.S. Department of State if a
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All Sources of Income Must be Reported on Tax Return
On 3/6/24, the IRS released a reminder to all taxpayers that all sources of income must be reported on their tax return. The IRS is paying close attention to all sources of income derived from digital asset transactions, the gig
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