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Civil Tax Fraud: Should 75 Percent Appear Too Small, Be Thankful the IRS Doesn’t Take It All

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Mistakes happen, including when it comes to reporting and paying taxes. And for taxpayers and their advisors, those mistakes can lead to costly consequences, as the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”) allows the Internal Revenue...more

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The Risk of California FTB Audits is Increasing

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Did you know that the number of California FTB audits is increasing when compared to the trend of IRS audits in 2025? The California Franchise Tax Board, or FTB, has recently invested in advanced data processing systems and...more

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House tax bill proposes major changes to the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)

On May 12, 2025, the Republicans on the House Committee on Ways and Means introduced a broad tax reform bill that includes sweeping changes to the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), also commonly known as the ERC. Chief...more

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Real Housewives Star Peter Thomas’ Payroll Tax Evasion Case: What Every Small Business Owner Must Know

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From Reality TV to Real-Life Tax Fraud: Peter Thomas’ $2.5 Million Scandal - Peter Thomas, best known for his appearances on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, was sentenced on December 19, 2024, to 18 months in federal prison...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Treasury Finalizes Controversial Regulations on IRS Penalty Oversight, but Debate Continues

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Section 6751(b), designed to ensure supervisory oversight amid rising penalty assertions in settlement negotiations, has been contentious due its ambiguity, and the final regulations may not resolve the debate....more

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National Taxpayer Advocate’s Annual Report Highlights Issues Plaguing the IRS

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In her annual report to Congress for 2024, National Taxpayer Advocate (“NTA”) Erin M. Collins identified the processing of Employee Retention Credits (“ERCs”), the administration of civil penalties, and changes to the...more

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Key Takeaways: US-Canada Transfer Pricing & Tax Controversies: What’s New, What’s Not, and How to Prepare for Both

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The global tax enforcement landscape is progressing rapidly, driven by regulatory changes, increasing cross-border collaboration, and shifts in funding for key tax authorities. Businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions...more

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Protecting Your Business From Widespread ERC Scams

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Misinformation and widespread scams have created pitfalls for businesses regarding the employee retention credit - The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) has been one of the most discussed tax topics of 2023. Although...more

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DOL Proposes Significant Changes to VFCP Program

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On November 21, 2022, the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) released a proposed amendment and restatement of the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP), along with a...more

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Tax Changes Impacting Government Enforcement: Comments Due November 13, 2018

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As described in a blog post on March 13, 2018, Section 13306 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, P.L. 115-97 (Dec. 22, 2017) revises the longstanding rule on the deductibility as a business expense (or lack thereof) of "any fine or...more

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Recent Changes Expected to Impact Environmental Enforcement

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• Two recent developments have the potential to significantly impact governmental enforcement actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, or Superfund), the Clean Water Act...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

IRS will not Quit

Voluntary compliance is the foundation of our US tax system. Taxpayers determine the correct amount of their tax and complete appropriate returns, rather than the Government determine their tax for them. According to the...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

IRS Announces Changes to the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program

As you may have read, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently announced changes to its offshore voluntary disclosure programs and announced new options for taxpayers to come into compliance with their U.S. tax...more

Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

Small businesses beware: IRS deploys "big data" to scrutinize cash transactions

In Brief - The IRS has signaled its intent to prosecute more small businesses for relatively low-value tax violations. - In doing so, the IRS has increased its reliance on data-driven analyses of the...more

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