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Why do you need an experienced tax attorney when tax issues strike? What do you need to know about communications with the IRS and California's tax agencies?...more
In today's complex and ever-evolving business landscape, tax due diligence has emerged as a critical component of financial analysis and risk management in mergers, acquisitions, and other significant business transactions....more
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released an update to its plan to transform agency work and improve taxpayer experience. The update to the Strategic Operating Plan provides “an outline of the major projects and outcomes...more
The IRS has been understaffed for many years, and this has led to a decline in the number of audits conducted. The personnel shortage has also made it difficult to keep up with the growing complexity of the tax code and to...more
On September 8, 2023 the IRS announced a sweeping effort to focus enforcement efforts on high-income individuals, partnerships, and corporations. On September 20, 2023 the IRS announced that it will establish a special...more
For many business owners, tax season can be stressful. These four tips can help you lessen the chances of triggering a tax audit....more
After much anticipation, the IRS has finally announced a strategic operating plan to spend the nearly $80 billion in funds that it was allocated through the Inflation Reduction Act. Since this bill was signed, the new IRS...more
Rule #1: Don’t Panic! Under the Biden Administration’s proposed American Families Tax Plan, there is the possibility of more tax audits, but only for a certain groups of high income people. That’s because more information...more
When a tax return has been selected for office examination, generally the examination of the return will be conducted at the office of the IRS. Normally a taxpayer will find an office examination has begun when he or she has...more
There is a general misconception about what the IRS can and cannot do. Owing money to the IRS is not like owing any other creditor. The IRS is one of only a few creditors who can seize and sell your home even though state...more
The US Treasury reports that it is expecting the tax gap to rise to approximately $7 trillion over the course of the next decade if left unaddressed. In May 2021, the US Department of the Treasury issued the “THE AMERICAN...more
The 2022 discretionary funding request (request) made by the Biden Administration will invest in a “fair and robust” tax system that includes tax compliance enforcement directed at High Income and High Net Worth Individuals...more
An IRS “soft letter” is an IRS “tickler”. IRS will send a “soft letter” to provide an opportunity for the Taxpayer to address an issue that could avoid the need for further IRS contact or examination. ...more
On December 17, 2020, the IRS published a document entitled “Closer Look”. It explains the IRS aspiration for balancing the Taxpayer burden with the potential benefit of its compliance effort when deciding which compliance...more
It is tax season once again. While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended this year’s filing deadline to May 17, 2021 for individuals, businesses must still file by April 15, and all U.S. taxpayers must ensure that...more
The Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) was signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2015 and fundamentally changed the way partnerships are audited. Under the BBA, the IRS generally assesses and collects any understatement of...more
Dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is sometimes a difficult and complicated process. Even more so now given the pandemic. Interactions with a Revenue Agent may not happen in person, but there will be contact...more
Many people are looking to move out of high tax jurisdictions - for a variety of tax and non-tax reasons. State tax officials audit residency changes with vigor. Betsy Smith joins Matt Hunsaker in the virtual studio to...more
In remarks at the NYU Tax Controversy Forum in June, the IRS discussed two new IRS return examination campaigns. Ms. Tamera Ripperda, the commissioner of the Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TEGE) Division who previously...more
Wednesday, March 25th, in the wake of the recent decision by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) to extend the income tax filing and payment deadlines to July 15, 2020, it announced a new taxpayer-friendly program called the...more
We invite you to join us for our annual “Year in Review” Tax in the City® Chicago. We will discuss current tax issues including: • Judicial deference and potential impact on TCJA audits • Taxation of the digitalized...more
Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of October 14 – October 18, 2019. October 15, 2019: The IRS published a news release that...more
IRS Large Business and International (IRS LBI) currently has 59 Active Compliance Campaigns. The purpose of the IRS compliance campaign strategy is to redefine large business compliance work and build a supportive...more
Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of September 16 – 20, 2019. September 16, 2019: The IRS issued a news release about time-limited...more
Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of August 12 – 16, 2019. August 12, 2019: The IRS issued a news release announcing that John...more