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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury charged with detecting and combatting illegal activity within the financial system. FinCEN detects evidence of money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes by collecting, monitoring, and analyzing financial transaction data. Such data is disseminated to both domestic and international law enforcement agencies. less -
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Willful FBAR Penalties and the Excessive Fines Clause: District Court Says Context is Key

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In its recent decision in United States v. Leeds, the United States District Court for the District of Idaho upheld the application of willful penalties against a deceased husband for failing to report certain foreign bank...more

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Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act – Tax Controversy Perspective

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On January 30, 2025, a bipartisan group of US Senators released a discussion draft of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act (“TAS Act”), a legislative proposal that, if passed, could significantly alter tax controversy...more

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NTA Addresses Overlap Reporting

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On 1/8/25, the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) published its 2024 Annual Report to Congress and identified taxpayers’ problems and provided suggestions to further protect taxpayer rights and ease taxpayer burden. “By law,...more

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A Foreign Trust Creates Complex IRS Reporting Requirements

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The IRS has clearly identified legitimate reasons why "U.S. Persons" would establish or maintain ownership in a foreign trust. However, a foreign trust creates complex IRS reporting requirements for US taxpayers who own a...more

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the buzz: Cannabis News & Policy Update - December 2024

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Welcome back to the buzz, our monthly cannabis news and policy update. Your at-a-glance source for regulatory developments, agency announcements, and trends impacting the cannabis industry. In this edition of the buzz,...more

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What is Willful Blindness According to the IRS?

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What is willful blindness according to the IRS? How is this important in tax cases involving unreported or under-reported income, disclosure of offshore assets and income, FinCEN Form 114 (more commonly referred to as an...more

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The Statute of Limitations for an IRS Audit

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What is the statute of limitations for an IRS audit? What rules extend the window for an IRS audit? How long does the IRS usually have to complete an audit of your taxes? Everyone may have a little fear in the back of...more

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Don’t Forget About the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report

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Have you forgotten about the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report established by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) of 2021? Owners of qualifying domestic entities, as well as those qualifying foreign entities...more

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Taxpayers Abroad are Underserved and Challenged

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The National Taxpayer Advocate 2023 Annual Report to Congress highlights how Taxpayers abroad are underserved and continue to face challenges in meeting their U.S. tax obligations. As a result, the National Taxpayer Advocate...more

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Updated FinCEN FAQs Provide Three Important Clarifications on Reporting Obligations Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)

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The Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA) went into effect earlier this year, although many uncertainties about the CTA's application still remain. To help remedy those uncertainties, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network...more

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You Sign Every Tax Return Under The Penalties of Perjury

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Many Americans have not noticed the paragraph above their signature line on the 1040 and other IRS and state tax forms, which notifies the taxpayer that they signed their tax return "under the penalties of perjury" and that...more

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IRS Updated Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures

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What do you need to know about the IRS updated Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures or "Streamlined Procedures?" Are you concerned about unreported or under-reported offshore income or assets? Are there accounts you...more

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When to Consider the IRS Streamlined Procedures

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What are the IRS streamlined filing compliance procedures (known more commonly as the “streamlined procedures”), and when should a US taxpayer consider the IRS streamlined procedures to come into compliance with IRS reporting...more

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A Year-End Reminder: Potentially Overlooked Reporting Requirements

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For many organizations and individuals, the end of the calendar year generates significant reporting obligations, particularly with respect to the Internal Revenue Service. The following requirements may not be obvious, but...more

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How Does the IRS Use AI to Identify Tax Cheats?

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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

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Are There Strategies to Avoid an IRS Audit?

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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

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Fideicomisos (“Trusts”): Entendiendo Para Que No Se Deje Engañar

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Los Fideicomisos (“Trusts”) son vehículos que pueden ayudar en la preservación de la riqueza y la propiedad para las generaciones futuras, proteger activos o llevar a cabo un propósito caritativo. Un Fideicomiso es una...more

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Understanding Trusts So You Are Not Mislead By The Word “Trust”

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Trusts are vehicles that can assist in the preservation of wealth and property for future generations, protect assets, or carry out a charitable purpose. A trust is an entity created and governed under the state law in which...more

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A Current “Playoff Picture” of Non-Willful FBAR Violations

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It’s that time of year again. Various football teams scramble at the end of the regular season for a chance at the playoffs. And with each game’s conclusion spectators get an updated “playoff picture” with respect to where...more

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Do FBAR Penalties Survive Death? A Texas Court Says “Yes”

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A federal district court in Texas recently took up an interesting FBAR issue: whether civil FBAR penalties survive death?  That is, if a taxpayer/account holder dies after the IRS assesses an FBAR penalty against them, do the...more

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A Summary of the IRS’ Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures

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The IRS’ streamlined filing procedures were first offered by the IRS on September 1, 2012. Since that time, the IRS has made several revisions. A current summary of the IRS’ Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures is...more

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What You Need to Know about the Corporate Transparency Act

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On January 1, 2021, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, which includes the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA).1 The CTA requires all U.S. businesses to file “beneficial ownership”...more

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FBAR Penalties: Is it per Account or per Violation?

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U.S. Taxpayers (includes a citizen, permanent resident, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust and estate) are required to file a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) if they have...more

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Virtual Currency: The Taxman is Coming

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Virtual currency transactions are now a prime focus of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) scrutiny. The IRS has numerous information-gathering tools to enforce its taxing power, including summons, artificial intelligence, data...more

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New Treasury Regulations Impose Conflicting Requirements on Foreign Persons with U.S. Interests

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Few Americans consider the United States to be a money laundering haven, but it is. Earlier this year, the European Parliament wrote: - The USA is seen as an emerging leading tax and secrecy haven for rich foreigners, when...more

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