What is Reasonable Cause for the IRS?
What is Reasonable Cause for the IRS? was published by JD Supra on 12/7/18. In the US, Taxpayers “self-assess and voluntarily” pay taxes. The IRS position is that Voluntary Compliance occurs when a Taxpayer makes a “good faith” effort to meet the Taxpayer’s tax obligations as defined in the Internal Revenue Code. IRS encourages Taxpayer Voluntary […]
Do you own a Rental income is reportableor a vacation home that you rent out?
Do you own a second home or a vacation home that you rent out? was published by JD Supra on 11/30/18. Rental income is reportable on a Taxpayer’s tax return. Certain expenses such as mortgage interest, real estate taxes, casualty losses, maintenance, utilities, insurance, and depreciation may be deducted from a Taxpayer’s rental income from the […]
IRS Guidance on Business Meals is Transitional
IRS Guidance on Business Meals is Transitional was published by JD Supra on 11/30/18. The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) amended Section 274 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) created a confusion for Taxpayers by disallowing a deduction for expenses with respect to “entertainment”, amusement, or recreation and failing to address the deductibility of expenses […]
Understanding Estate and Gift Taxes
Understanding Estate and Gift Taxes was published by JD Supra on 11/21/18. Although only .2% of US Taxpayers actually pay Estate Taxes (Congress’s Joint Committee on Taxation), it is important to understand how Estate Tax works in conjunction with gifting. Taxpayers work hard to create wealth. Its transfer is an important concept. What is the Federal […]
Foreign Trusts and the IRS
Foreign Trusts and the IRS was published by JD Supra on 11/21/18. A Foreign Trust can be a legitimate instrument for US Taxpayers that may have family members in foreign jurisdictions, have foreign business interests or are the beneficiaries of trusts created in other countries. Trusts are vehicles that can assist in the preservation of wealth […]
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 […]
