Background -
Sections 162(f) and 6050X changed the requirements for taxpayers to deduct amounts paid to the government or at its direction under court-ordered judgments, settlement agreements, non-prosecution agreements,...more
Taxpayers who make payments in conjunction with a forfeiture action should attempt to understand the characterization of a payment to see if the specific payment can avoid being treated as a fine or penalty.
Originally...more
11/22/2016
/ Disgorgement ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Fines ,
IRS ,
Penalties ,
Section 162(f) ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Exchange Act ,
Securities Violations ,
SRO ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Returns