The US and Costa Rica have a New Tax Information Sharing Agreement!
The US and Costa Rica have a New Tax Information Sharing Agreement! was published by JD Supra on 11/14/18. On April 20, 2018, the Governments of Costa Rica and the U.S.A. signed a new version of their AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA […]
Banquero Irá a la Cárcel por FATCA
Banquero Irá a la Cárcel por FATCA published by JD Supra on 11/2/18. El 11 de Noviembre del 2018, el Departamento de Justicia de los EE. UU. (“DOJ”) informó que el banquero Adrian Baron, el ex Director de Negocios y ex Director Ejecutivo de Loyal Bank Ltd, un banco “off-shore” con oficinas en Budapest, Hungría y […]
Banker will go to jail over FATCA
Banker will go to jail over FATCA was published by JD Supra on 11/2/18. On September 11, 2018, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) reported that banker Adrian Baron, the former Chief Business Officer and former Chief Executive Officer of Loyal Bank Ltd, an off-shore bank with offices in Budapest, Hungary and Saint Vincent and the […]
What is your Work Status? Employee or Independent Contractor?
What is your Work Status? Employee or Independent Contractor? was published by JD Supra on 10/25/18. Worker classification or work status has an effect on how a Taxpayer will pay federal income taxes, social security and Medicare taxes, and how a Taxpayer files a tax return. Classification can affect a Taxpayer’s eligibility for Social Security and […]
Condominium Owner? How to spot problems with your HOA
Condominium Owner? How to spot problems with your HOA was published by JD Supra on 10/25/18. Statistics show that most Condo owners do not attend Board of Directors (BOD) meetings and avoid involvement with HOA issues. As a result, Condo owners rely on the BOD to be their fiduciary agents, operate the Home Owners Association (HOA) […]
Tax Fraud and the Element of Willfulness
Tax Fraud and the Element of Willfulness was published by JD Supra on 10/23/18. Tax fraud is often defined as an intentional wrongdoing on the part of a Taxpayer with the specific purpose of evading a tax known or believed owed. Tax fraud requires: A tax due and owing resulting from a deliberate intent to […]
Don’t forget about your Right to Retain Representation
Don’t forget about your Right to Retain Representation was published by JD Supra on 10/23/18. Taxpayers have a Taxpayers Bill of Rights: ten fundamental rights available to them when dealing with the IRS. They are: The Right to Be Informed The Right to Quality Service The Right to Pay No More than the Correct […]
CPAs: To Host or Not to Host
CPAs: To Host or Not to Host was published by JD Supra on 10/18/18. A CPA providing “Hosting Services” to “attest” clients could potentially threaten a CPA’s independence. Hosting Services have evolved over a number of years based on the development of software solutions and cloud-based tools. A “discomfort” that has risen over a CPA’s ability […]
Understating Form W-7 and the ITIN
Understating Form W-7 and the ITIN was published by JD Supra on 10/18/18. An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the IRS to foreign nationals and others who have federal tax reporting or filing requirements and do not qualify for Social Security Numbers (SSNs). ITINs are issued regardless of immigration […]
In or Out of the Bank?
In or Out of the Bank? was published by JD Supra on 10/16/18. With whom we do business can be critical to combating identity theft, financial fraud, money laundering and terrorism. Vetting individuals and entities is necessary for preventing financial crimes. Criminals will continue trying to disguise their identity through false documentation and complex hard to […]
IRS gives Internal Revenue Manual Voluntary Disclosure Consideration if…….
IRS gives Internal Revenue Manual Voluntary Disclosure Consideration if……. was published by JD Supra on 10/16/18. When IRS reviews a criminal tax case, consideration is given to various factors such as whether a voluntary disclosure was made, whether prosecution exists, the health, age and mental condition of the Taxpayer and whether a solicitation of tax […]
Certificaciones FATCA Son Debidas El 15 De Diciembre Y Es Mejor Certificar
Certificaciones FATCA Son Debidas El 15 De Diciembre Y Es Mejor Certificar was published by JD Supra on 10/2/18. Una certificación FATCA consiste en respuestas a una o más serie de preguntas que los Oficiales Responsables (RO) de ciertas entidades deben responder y enviar al IRS para confirmar el cumplimiento de las entidades con los […]
