When Bank Account Activity is not Consistent with the Customer’s Business
When Bank Account Activity is not Consistent with the Customer’s Business was published by JD Supra on 7/25/18. According to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) states that the main focus for Financial Institution ought to be on the reporting of suspicious activities. Meaning, where the bank “activity is suspicious or […]
Did you know that IRS is running 35 Campaigns?
Did you know that IRS is running 35 Campaigns? was published by JD Supra on 7/13/18. In January 2017, the IRS Large Business and International Division initially announced the launch of a “compliance campaign process” in which IRS identifies compliance issues that present risk and require a response in the form of one or multiple […]
Swapping Virtual Currencies will trigger tax obligations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Swapping Virtual Currencies will trigger tax obligations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was published by JD Supra on 7/5/18. There are investors that have an interest in “exchanging or swapping” Virtual Currency (VC). Prior to the passage of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), VC investors could take the position that if […]
Taxpayers ought to wait for IRS guidance before strategizing their SALT
Taxpayers ought to wait for IRS guidance before strategizing their SALT was published by JD Supra on 6/28/18. On May 23, 2018, IRS released Notice 2018-54 to inform Taxpayers that IRS, in the near future, will be releasing proposed regulations, to assist Taxpayers with understanding the relationship between federal charitable contribution deductions and the new […]
More on Transition Tax. Including extension and waiver
More on Transition Tax. Including extension and waiver On 6/4/18, IRS added 3 additional questions to the existing 14 Questions in its: “Questions and Answers about Reporting Related to Section 965 on 2017 Tax Returns” : https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/questions-and-answers-about-reporting-related-to-section-965-on-2017-tax-returns. IRS originally published these FAQs on 3/13/18 as Section 965 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) could give rise to […]
Not Mea Culpa
Not Mea Culpa JD Supra 7/19/18 There are times when Taxpayers will attempt to use the “it is not my fault” argument as a defense relating to IRS penalties. Taxpayers might argue that they relied on guidance from a tax professional or from a tax software that turned out to be incorrect. This type of […]
Did you know that Casinos are Financial Institutions?
Did you know that Casinos are Financial Institutions? JD Supra 7/12/18. Since 1985, Casinos that have Gross Annual Gaming Revenues in excess of $1,000,000 are considered to be Financial Institutions and are subject to the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). This means that Casinos have to: Develop and implement a written Anti-Money Laundering […]
I didn’t know that I was American
I didn’t know that I was American – JD Supra 6/5/18. There are Individuals out there that are US Citizens (“Americans”) and they are not aware of it. Under US Tax Law, these individuals have US tax reporting responsibilities and tax obligations. These Individuals are known as “Accidental Americans”. How can someone be an […]
IRS issues a “Tax Book”
IRS issues a “Tax Book” was published by JD Supra on 6/1/18. During 2017, 245 million tax returns were processed by the IRS and more than $3.4 trillion in federal taxes was paid by individuals and businesses to the US Treasury. The cost of collecting $100 was 34 cents, the lowest cost in more than 70 […]
Financial Planning Season: A way to evaluate your Provider
Financial Planning Season: A way to evaluate your Provider was published by JD Supra on 5/22/18. After the tax filing season, many Taxpayers realize that this is the right time to think about financial planning; given the fact that their financial records are updated and handy. The information contained in a Taxpayer’s Tax Return can be […]
Make your connection with the “Top 10” Tax Cut and Jobs Act Changes and be prepared for 2019!
Make your connection with the “Top 10” Tax Cut and Jobs Act Changes and be prepared for 2019! was published by JD Supra on 5/22/18. Here are the changes from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) that will impact “most” Individuals when they prepare their 2018 Tax Returns in 2019: Reduction of Individual Tax […]
Who will have the last word with Virtual Currency? IRS, FinCEN, SEC, OFAC or the CFTC?
Who will have the last word with Virtual Currency? IRS, FinCEN, SEC, OFAC or the CFTC? was published by JD Supra on 5/15/18. Virtual Currency (VC) investors are currently investing without clarity regarding which Government Agency(s) has the final word with respect to the treatment of VC. US Agencies: IRS, FinCEN, SEC and CFTC – have expressed differing views about VC. […]
