Category Archives for CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
The IRS Offers Taxpayers an Identity Protection PIN Opt-In (IP PIN) Program
An Identity Protection PIN from the IRS can help protect your tax return from potential fraud.Identity theft and tax refund fraud are issues no one wants to spend time thinking about – but everyone should.
Read MoreIs Tax Evasion Always a Felony?
A very common question that comes up in our tax legal defense work involves the term "tax evasion" and whether it is always considered a felony criminal offense.The short answer is, yes, tax evasion is
Read MoreAvoid the Temptation of Tax Evasion
If you intentionally fail to pay taxes or underreport your taxable income, you could be charged with tax evasion. In order to be convicted of tax evasion, the IRS must show that you deliberately tried
Read MoreViolating Federal Employment Tax Rules Brings Heavy Penalties!
And there are many ways to incur those penalties. Violating federal employment tax rules is very serious business – and not just for employers – employees will suffer as well.Both employers and employees
Read MoreCelebrity Attorney Adds Tax Evasion to His Web of Crime
IRS Terror Tale: Celebrity Attorney Michael Avenatti Faces a LOT of Prison Time for Tax CrimesMichael Avenatti has been a high-profile attorney for decades but only recently stepped into the public eye
Read MoreOffering Trust Fund Recovery Service can Enhance Your Practice
Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (or TFRP) resolution is a very important part of any tax problem resolution practice, and it can mean a lot of extra income for any CPA practice offering this service – there’s
Read MoreCan You Call it a Business or is it Just an Expensive Hobby?
It can be very difficult to determine and qualify the difference between the two. Here’s an example of how to be sure to (eventually) get on the IRS’ radar regarding this matter: Deduct hefty
Read MoreA Few Strategies To Reduce (Or Eliminate) the Taxes You’ll Owe on Your Social Security Benefits
Over the years, I’ve been asked how taxes on Social Security benefits are calculated, and if there are any strategies that would help them avoid paying taxes on their benefits? Whether your Social
Read MoreConvicted Of Tax Evasion, Poker Chip CEO Was Facing 10 Years, Got Only 10 Months
The CEO of a Maine poker chip manufacturer was found guilty of tax evasion for paying employees under the table and evading payroll taxes. John M. Kendall was convicted on three felony counts of theft
Read MoreTax Bills You’re Likely to Face on Your Sources of Retirement Income
When you’re planning for retirement, it’s fun to contemplate all the cruises, rounds of golf, and restaurant visits you have ahead of you. After all, you’ve earned it! Unfortunately, many retirees
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