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...more
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...more
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...more
11/2/2022
/ Corporate Transparency Act ,
FATCA ,
Foreign Bank Accounts ,
Foreign Tax ,
Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN) ,
IRS ,
NFFE ,
Shell Corporations ,
Swiss Banks ,
Tax Evasion ,
Tax Loopholes
IRS scams are a big concern for the Agency and taxpayers. Scammers are impersonating the IRS either by phone, email or in person costing thousands of people millions of dollars. Scammers use the regular mail, telephone, or...more
On 8/16/22As part of the IRS Security Summit, the IRS presented steps that tax professionals can recommend to help their clients battle identity theft risk. The IRS Security summit is comprised of tax professionals including...more
Due to the popularity of crowdfunding as a venue to raise money online, for the second time in 2022, the IRS has issued News regarding how money raised through crowdfunding may be taxable....more
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....more
10/5/2022
/ Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
IRS ,
Offshore Funds ,
Scams ,
Tax Avoidance ,
Tax Court ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Evasion ,
Tax Fraud ,
Tax Scams
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...more
According to the IRS, the Dirty Dozen represents the worst of the worst tax scams. The Dirty Dozen is a list that is compiled annually by the IRS in order to alert taxpayers, tax professionals and financial institutions of...more
8/2/2022
/ Captive Insurance Company ,
Charitable Remainder Trust ,
Conservation Easements ,
Economic Impact Payments ,
Identity Theft ,
IRS ,
Offer-in-Compromise ,
Offshore Banks ,
Phishing Scams ,
Puerto Rico ,
Scams ,
Tax Evasion ,
Tax Refunds ,
Tax Scams ,
Unemployment
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...more
As a result of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, effective for Tax Returns for the Calendar year 2022, small business that accept payment cards as a form of payment will receive a Form 1099-K for the gross amount of the...more
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...more
Bajo el concepto de “FATCA recíproca”, las instituciones financieras y los corredores deben comenzar a prepararse para asumir mayores y más amplias responsabilidades de reportaje. Como partes interesadas de FATCA, las...more
El Informe de TIGTA (“Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration”) del 7 de abril de 2022 detalla seis recomendaciones de acciones adicionales necesarias para abordar el cumplimiento de la falta de presentación y...more
En un comunicado de prensa discreto entregado el 23/3/22 en relación a las Certificaciones de FATCA, el IRS actualizó las preguntas frecuentes (“FAQ”) de FATCA (P. 22) para informar a las partes interesadas de FATCA que el...more
The IRS wants to encourage Voluntary Disclosure participation and reduce Taxpayer uncertainty, but its current Voluntary Disclosure Program is not set up for success according to the 2021 National Taxpayer Advocate Annual...more
The TIGTA Report dated April 7, 2022 details six recommendations for additional actions needed to address Non-Filing and Non-Reporting Compliance Under FATCA. ...more
Under the concept of “Reciprocal FATCA” financial institutions and brokers ought to start preparing to assume greater and expanded reporting responsibilities. As FATCA Stakeholders, financial institutions, and brokers, such...more
In a quiet news release delivered on 3/23/22, the IRS updated the FATCA FAQ’s (Q. 22) to inform FATCA Stakeholders that a registration status could be changed to under review with a message indicating “For more information...more
IRS may contact the recipients of crowdfunding campaign proceeds if not reported. IRS issues a soft alert to Taxpayers regarding their tax obligations for monies received under crowdfunding activities as well as the benefits...more
Un nuevo informe de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico (OCDE) dice que las administraciones tributarias pueden evaluar el cumplimiento de FATCA y CRS de las instituciones financieras al monitorear...more
Las administraciones tributarias pueden utilizar una combinación de medidas de detección, preventivas y correctivas para evaluar y tratar Ley de Cumplimiento Tributario de Cuentas Extranjeras (FATCA) y el incumplimiento del...more
Las partes interesadas en la Ley de Cumplimiento Tributario de Cuentas Extranjeras (FATCA) y el Estándar Común de Reporte (CRS) son clave para los esfuerzos exitosos de implementación, cumplimiento y mantenimiento de las...more
Guía de la OCDE ofrece a las instituciones financieras asesoramiento sobre la contratación de organizaciones de servicios externos para gestionar el cumplimiento....more
Does your Twitter, Reddit, Facebook, Instagram or other social media feed feature photos of your new sports car, boat, fabulous vacation or the beach house that you bought with your crypto gains? Do you also report a low...more
1/25/2022
/ Bitcoin ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Data Collection ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Government Investigations ,
IRS ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Social Media ,
Tax Evasion ,
Tax Liability ,
Tax Planning ,
Tax Reform ,
Virtual Currency