Corporate Crime at the Forefront of the DOJ
On September 15, 2022, Department of Justice (DOJ) Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivered remarks on Corporate Criminal Enforcement at the NYU Program on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement and announced new guidance for the DOJ’s corporate enforcement policies. The new
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IRS Whistleblower Program – Exposing Tax Law Violations
The IRS Whistleblower Program helps boost the “fair and effective enforcement of our nation’s tax laws and the success of our voluntary tax system.” The IRS Whistleblower Program is dependent on people who become aware of tax fraud and tax
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White House follows up with Digital Assets Priorities Identified in Executive Order
President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets was signed on 3/9/22 acknowledging how the rise in digital assets creates an opportunity to reinforce the leadership of the U.S. in the global financial system as well
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Form 1040 2022 Draft: IRS Changes Crypto Question
On 9/1/22, the IRS posted Form 1040 2022 Draft. Form 1040 is the U.S. Individual Income Tax Return and since tax year 2019, Form 1040 has been asking taxpayers about their virtual currency doings on the front page. Form 1040
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The FATCA Loophole will bring more Enforcement Action
After a yearlong investigation, the US Senate Finance Committee probed into a FATCA Loophole and delivered an investigative report titled “The Shell Bank Loophole” that exposes a tax evasion scheme under a FATCA loophole that allows banks offshore to accept
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El IRS Advierte a los Contribuyentes Contra las Estrategias de Evasión Fiscal
El IRS concluyó su lista de Estafas de la Docena Sucia (“Dirty Dozen”) del 2022 recomendando a los contribuyentes a estar atentos y evitar ser engañados por las estrategias de evasión fiscal. En la lista del 2022 están las criptomonedas,
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Can the IRS Collect Assets Abroad?
The answer to the question “Can the IRS Collect Assets Abroad”” is yes, based on the Office of Chief Counsel Internal Revenue Service memorandum dated February 24, 2022. The memorandum discusses the IRS Collection Procedures for Assets outside of the
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Digital Asset Report from DOJ
A Digital Asset Report was issued on 6/6/22 by the DOJ – Report pursuant to Section 8(b)(iv) of President Biden’s March 9, 2022, Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets. The Report is presented by Attorney General Merrick
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IRS warns Taxpayers against Tax Avoidance Strategies
The IRS wrapped its 2022 Dirty Dozen scams list urging taxpayers to watch out for and avoid being misled by tax avoidance strategies. Making the 2022 List are Cryptocurrency, non-filing, abusive syndicated conservation easement and abusive micro-captive deals. Taxpayers ought
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FCPA and the CPA
FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) compliance ought to be at the forefront of companies of all sizes in all industries. Due to the globalization of company operations, as well as bribes paid to foreign officials advancing a company’s business interest,
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Is your U.S. Passport in Jeopardy?
A Taxpayer’s U.S. Passport could be in jeopardy if the U.S. Taxpayer has seriously delinquent tax debt. The law authorizes the IRS to certify seriously delinquent tax debt to the U.S. State Department for the State Department to take action.
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OFAC Pone Los Servicios de Contabilidad a los Ciudadanos Rusos Fuera de los Límites
Los servicios de contabilidad, la formación de empresas y fideicomisos o los servicios de consultoría de gestión ahora están fuera del alcance de los ciudadanos rusos según el anuncio de la Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros (“OFAC”) del Departamento
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