Could Artificial Intelligence (AI) increase the likelihood of an IRS audit in your future? How does the IRS use AI to identify US taxpayers who attempt to hide assets, under-report income or otherwise cheat the IRS?
In...more
12/13/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Audits ,
Compliance ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Data Collection ,
Deferred Prosecution Agreements ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FATCA ,
FBAR ,
FinCEN ,
Fines ,
Foreign Entities ,
Foreign Financial Institutions (FFI) ,
HIRE Act ,
IRS ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Offshore Funds ,
Partnerships ,
Swiss Banks ,
Tax Fraud ,
Tax Returns
We are often asked if one has to pay taxes when selling goods or services online. That question became even more relevant this week when the IRS postponed the new “$600 Rule.” This is a particular relief for those wo receive...more
11/30/2023
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Audits ,
E-Commerce ,
Internet Retailers ,
IRS ,
Online Payments ,
PayPal ,
Popular ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sales & Use Tax ,
Third Party Payments ,
Threshold Requirements ,
Venmo
Could a Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) case significantly change US tax law? We are closely watching the developments in Moore v United States as it carries significant issues regarding “realized” versus...more
11/29/2023
/ Bonds ,
Capital Gains ,
Corporate Taxes ,
Income Taxes ,
International Tax Issues ,
Investment ,
Moore v US ,
Offshore Companies ,
Offshore Funds ,
SCOTUS ,
Stocks ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Taxation
Are there strategies to avoid an IRS audit? What are some of the known risks for triggering an IRS audit? What should you do if you have are concerned about the information provided a previous tax return? Is there a way to...more
11/28/2023
/ Audits ,
Automated Systems ,
Business Losses ,
Compliance ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Data Collection ,
Data Processors ,
E-Filing ,
FATCA ,
FBAR ,
Financial Institutions ,
FinCEN ,
Investors ,
IRS ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Offshore Funds ,
Penalties ,
Perjury ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Retirement ,
S-Corporation ,
Software ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Fraud ,
Tax Preparers ,
Tax Returns ,
U.S. Treasury
Is it possible for the IRS to leave more in our paychecks in 2024? What has changed for the 2024 federal income tax brackets and how will these apply to the tax return(s) you’ll file in 2025?...more
What are the most important elements of estate and tax planning for US expatriates? Are you planning to move out of the United States? Are you a US taxpayer who lives and works outside of the country? What are some of the...more
11/16/2023
/ Advance Health Care Directive ,
Alternate Investment Vehicles (AIVs) ,
Beneficiaries ,
Capital Gains Tax ,
Compliance ,
Documentation ,
Estate Planning ,
Expatriates ,
FBAR ,
FinCEN ,
Foreign Banks ,
Foreign Financial Accounts ,
Grantors ,
Income Taxes ,
Investment Portfolios ,
IRS ,
Life Insurance ,
Living Will ,
Mutual Funds ,
Passive Investments ,
Power of Attorney ,
Probate ,
Property Owners ,
Retirement Plan ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Planning ,
Trusts
Today is the anniversary of the largest Powerball lottery victory in the United States of $2.04 billion. Just over the $1.765 billion jackpot claimed last month (Oct 2023). What are some tax tips for lottery winners and...more
What are the statute of limitations on an IRS audit and a California tax audit? There is a time limit, known as the “statute of limitations“, when the IRS and/or California must complete an audit of your tax returns. It is...more
Are you concerned about the high IRS tax rates on a foreign trust? It is important to understand the tax and reporting consequences on this specific type of investment. It may very well be time to evaluate the net value of...more
10/31/2023
/ FBAR ,
Foreign Trusts ,
Income Taxes ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment ,
IRS ,
OVDP ,
Passive Foreign Investment Company ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Tax Liability ,
Tax Planning ,
Tax Rates
New issues come into focus as the IRS focuses scrutiny on high-income taxpayers, partnerships and corporations, as well as those who promote the abuse of tax rules. The IRS has formally given notice that it intends to...more
10/27/2023
/ Audits ,
Business Taxes ,
C-Corporation ,
Enforcement Actions ,
High Net-Worth ,
Income Taxes ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
IRS ,
Partnerships ,
Reporting Requirements ,
S-Corporation ,
U.S. Treasury
In this podcast about Domestic Tax Planning, Janathan Allen discusses the importance of the process of domestic tax planning. Many people don’t think to consider tax planning by assuming, “I’m a W2 employee, how can domestic...more
We invite you to listen to our podcast, A Primer on Trusts with Janathan Allen. We begin with an overview of several key terms associated with a trust including: Trustee, Grantor, Beneficiary, Executor, Pour Over Will,...more
The Life Cycle of a Business podcast discusses the many phases of a company’s life: startup, business planning, the selection of an entity, as well as the importance of business succession planning. Ms. Allen touches on the...more
What is the concept of “staking” in terms of cryptocurrency assets and what are the new IRS tax implications of crypto staking for US Taxpayers who invest in cryptocurrencies? The concept of staking requires a general...more
The IRS completed the “Dirty Dozen List” for 2023 and while there were a few hold-outs from previous years, there were several new warnings in the offering for 2023.
The first warning focused upon the aggressive promotion...more
There is an important new requirement from the IRS for US businesses based upon a new release from the IRS. Any US business who receives a cash payment exceeding $10,000 is required to file Form 8300 – “Report of Cash...more
In a recently released bulletin, IR-2023-59, the IRS warns of shady tax preparers and increased audit risk as part of their “Dirty Dozen” series. The IRS provided some common “warning signs” including tax preparers who base...more
In this podcast about International Tax Strategies and Forms, Janathan Allen provides insights for any US taxpayer with offshore interests, and any international person or expat with US interests. Beginning the conversation...more
9/26/2023
What is the value of an integrated legal, tax, accounting and business advisory services in a single source provider? The three primary benefits of these valuable business partners are:
The ability to solve complex...more
In ABCast Episode 21 – Due Diligence Janathan Allen discusses a crucial element of Mergers & Acquisitions or M & A: comprehensive and thorough due diligence. Due diligence is a process and a review of financial information,...more
A recent announcement from the IRS (IR-2023-62) modifies and clarifies Roth IRA catch-up payment requirements for contributors who are aged 50 or older. IR-2023-62 delayed mandatory Roth IRA catch-up payments for high income...more
The California and IRS extended income tax deadlines are rapidly approaching as we near the deadline in mid-October. In the first few months of 2023 California and the IRS extended income tax deadlines and associated...more
The US Treasury Department and the IRS have released new proposed regulations on sales and exchanges of digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and Non-Fungible Tokens or NFTs. What taxes would a US taxpayer owe associated...more
We continue with Part 2 – International Tax Primer for US Taxpayers and Expatriates with one of the most common forms associated with foreign asset and income reporting to the IRS: Form 8938, the Statement of Specified...more
8/28/2023
/ Expatriates ,
FBAR ,
Filing Requirements ,
FinCEN ,
Foreign Assets ,
Income Taxes ,
International Tax Issues ,
IRS ,
PFIC ,
Required Forms ,
Tax Liability ,
Tax Planning
Welcome to part 1 of our Allen Barron International Tax Primer for US Taxpayers and Expatriates. The United States is one of the few countries in the world that taxes its citizens on their worldwide income. US taxpayers are...more
8/24/2023
/ Bank Secrecy Act ,
Expatriates ,
FATCA ,
FBAR ,
Filing Requirements ,
FinCEN ,
Foreign Assets ,
Income Taxes ,
International Tax Issues ,
IRS ,
Popular ,
Required Forms ,
Tax Liability ,
Tax Planning