An effective compliance program can help diminish an organizational criminal fine
An effective compliance program can help diminish an organizational criminal fine. Article appeared at JD Supra on 7/30/19. On April 30, 2018, the Criminal Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) released a guidance document regarding corporate compliance programs. The guidance looks at the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance programs (at the time of an […]
If you Exchange Virtual Currency, you are a Money Transmitter and must comply with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
If you Exchange Virtual Currency, you are a Money Transmitter and must comply with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) article was published by JD Supra on 7/23/19. FinCEN defines a Money Service Business (MSB) as any person DOING BUSINESS, whether or not on a regular basis or as an organized business concern, in one or […]
Understanding how Taxpayers may Appeal to the IRS Office of Appeals
Understanding how Taxpayers may Appeal to the IRS Office of Appeals was published by JD Supra on 7/16/19. IRS has an Office of Appeals (OOA) that operates as an “independent” organization within the IRS. The goal of the OOA is to help Taxpayers resolve their tax disputes through an informal, administrative process, and through weighting […]
Will the IRS Integrated Modernization Business Plan Work?
Will the IRS Integrated Modernization Business Plan Work? was published by JD Supra on 7/19/19. On April 18, 2019, IRS released the IRS Integrated Modernization Business Plan April 2019(Plan) – a six year Plan designed to modernize the IRS’ technology systems, improve Taxpayer services and protect Taxpayer data. According to IRS, the Plan will cost between […]
Tax Scams put Taxpayers at Risk
Tax Scams put Taxpayers at Risk was published by JD Supra on 7/9/19. The IRS produces a yearly list of Tax Scams known as the Dirty Dozen that Taxpayers may encounter. IRS reiterates that Tax Scams put Taxpayers at Risk when it releases its list of Dirty Dozen Tax Scams. These aggressive Tax Scams that […]
Penalty of $25,000 for Foreigners with a 25% ownership stake or control of a U.S. legal entity that fail to file Form 5472
Penalty of $25,000 for Foreigners with a 25% ownership stake or control of a U.S. legal entity that fail to file Form 5472 was published by JD Supra on 7/9/19. Form 5472 is an Information Return of a 25% Foreign-Owned U.S. Corporation or a Foreign Corporation Engaged in a U.S. Trade or Business. The purpose […]
Is There an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Component to the Revision of the IRS EIN Process?
Is There an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Component to the Revision of the IRS EIN Process? was published by JD Supra on 6/25/19. An EIN is also known as a Federal Entity Tax Identification Number (EIN) and is used to identify a business entity such as a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, estate, trust, and other entities […]
IRS can Prove that a Taxpayer Under-Reported Income
IRS can Prove that a Taxpayer Under-Reported Income was published by JD Supra on 6/18/19. There are Taxpayers that understate income, overstate expenses and present fraudulent claims on their tax returns for credits and deductions. These Taxpayers run the risk of being identified by the IRS and having IRS determine the Taxpayer’s taxable income (taxpayer […]
Taxpayers can be Embarrassed when IRS Contacts a Third-Party
Taxpayers can be Embarrassed when IRS Contacts a Third-Party was published by JD Supra on 6/18/19. Under Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Subtitle F – Income Taxes, Chapter 78 – Discovery of Liability and Enforcement of Title, Subchapter A – Examination and Inspection – Section 7602, the IRS has the authority to contact a Third-Party. IRC […]
Taxpayers that have VIRTUAL CURRENCY held in a Centralized Virtual Currency Exchange outside the U.S must file an FBAR and FORM 8938!
Taxpayers that have VIRTUAL CURRENCY held in a Centralized Virtual Currency Exchange outside the U.S must file an FBAR and FORM 8938! was published by JD Supra on 6/11/19. On May 30, 2018, the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) wrote a letter to the IRS to obtain further definition and clarity regarding Virtual Currency (VC) […]
Content Matters in a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)
Content Matters in a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) was published by JD Supra on 6/4/19. The Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) was created by five federal financial agencies and the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The purpose of the SAR is to report a suspicious transaction relevant to a possible violation of law or […]
Varsity Blues, the “Charity” and how a Forensic Accountant can be a Silver Bullet!
Varsity Blues, the “Charity” and how a Forensic Accountant can be a Silver Bullet! was published by JD Supra on 5/29/19. The forensic accounting skillset of FBI Special Agent, Mrs. Laura Smith, is receiving a lot of credit for her work in the largest college scandal in the U.S; the Varsity Blues Operation. In […]
