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Employee Business Expenses must be Ordinary and Necessary

April 2017

Employees may be able to deduct their work related expenses as an itemized deduction. These expenses must be unreimbursed expenses that are ordinary and necessary to their work as an employee. According to IRS, an ordinary expense is one that

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Is the Perception That the US Continues to Be a Tax Haven a Reality?

April 26 2017

Is the Perception That the US Continues to Be a Tax Haven a Reality? was published by the Daily Business Review on 4/26/17.

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Debit cards, Offshore Funds and a John Doe Summons

April 2017

IRS remains committed to its priority efforts to stop offshore tax evasion wherever it occurs. It pursues cases in all jurisdictions of the world. Over the years, numerous individuals have been identified as evading US taxes by hiding income in

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Colombia criminalizes Tax Evasion

April 2017

On 12/29/2016, Colombia Congress approved “Law 1819 of 2016”. The new legislation is a structural tax reform primarily aimed at increasing revenues for Colombia. Colombia suffered a loss of revenues when crude oil prices plummeted beginning in 2014. The loss

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Is your Tax Preparer qualified to do your Return? Beware of Tax Preparers without a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) or Not Listed on the IRS Directory

March 2017

Do you think that you have hired the right Tax Preparer to prepare your Taxes? Tax Season is here and many Tax Preparers portray themselves as “Qualified”. Tax Preparers have different levels of skills, education and expertise and Taxpayers ought

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Tax Preparation is NOT a Commodity

March 2017

As we approach this year’s tax filing deadline of April 18th, do you think that you have your Tax Return and tax preparation under control? Before you answer yes, take the time to examine and evaluate who is preparing your

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The Value of Forensic Accountants Goes Beyond the Courtroom

March 2017

Forensic Accountants play an integral role in the changing landscape of today’s business management and oversight. Successful business owners prepare for the possibility of malware attacks, internal fraud, lawsuits, accounting irregularities and white collar crimes. Existing or potential dispute resolution

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IRS will not Quit

March 2017

Voluntary compliance is the foundation of our US tax system. Taxpayers determine the correct amount of their tax and complete appropriate returns, rather than the Government determine their tax for them. According to the Internal Revenue Code (the law of

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Voices Can non-GAAP measurements be misleading?

March 2017

Voices Can non-GAAP measurements be misleading? was published by Accounting today on 3/6/17. Securities Exchange Commission reporting companies are more frequently utilizing non-GAAP financial measures if they believe that they will more accurately and completely reflect their results of operations

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Stay out of TROUBLE: Make sure your CPA is asking you the right QUESTIONS regarding Foreign Accounts!

March 2017

US International tax is complicated. It often overwhelms US Taxpayers. That is why an international tax specialist CPA is the best choice for the work. Nonetheless, many Taxpayers seek the help of tax return preparers without requisite international tax reporting

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IRS Criminal Investigation Unit (IRS-CI) will find you!

February 2017

Due to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the work of IRS special agents (IRS-CI), international tax transparency is here. There is virtually nowhere to hide. On 1/18/17, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reported that three residents of

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When the Wall of Secrecy Collapses

February 2017

Foreign Accounts, Shell Companies, Blind Trusts, Asset Protection Trusts, Offshore Trusts, Global Citizenship, secrecy and US Residency are just a few of the Terms highlighted in the mega divorce proceedings of a Palm Beach County couple -Sarah Pursglove versus Robert