Williams Mullen's Comeback Plan: Part I – State & Local Tax (SALT) Compliance During COVID-19: What to Do When You’re Behind
On 9/19/24, the IRS issued a warning to taxpayers regarding OIC (Offer in Compromise) Mills that are taking advantage of taxpayers. OIC Mills promoters claim that their services are necessary to resolve taxpayer unpaid taxes...more
El IRS emitió el Consejo Fiscal 2024-37, el 24 de abril de 2024, para informar a los contribuyentes que no pueden pagar su deuda tributaria completa o si pagar les causaría dificultades financieras, que deberían considerar...more
El 4/11/24, el IRS concluyó la publicación de la Docena Sucia 2024. La Docena Sucia es una campaña anual de concientización del contribuyente que comenzó en 2002 y enumera doce estafas y esquemas que colocan a los...more
On 4/11/24, the IRS concluded the release of the Dirty Dozen 2024. The Dirty Dozen is an annual taxpayer awareness campaign which began in 2002 listing twelve scams and schemes that place taxpayers, businesses, and the tax...more
El 1/1/24, el IRS actualizó su página de revocación o denegación de pasaporte en casos de ciertos impuestos no pagados. La Sección 7345 del Código de Rentas Internas requiere que el Departamento del Tesoro de los EE. UU....more
On 1/1/24, the IRS updated its Passport Revocation or Denial Page in cases of certain unpaid taxes. Section 7345 of the Internal Revenue Code requires the U.S. Department of the Treasury to notify the U.S. Department of...more
Dealing with creditors is never a fun experience. However, some creditors are more severe than others, especially in the cannabis industry. One of those is the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA),...more
As looming collection action efforts against delinquent taxpayers intensifies, the Internal Revenue Service is attempting to increase voluntary compliance and payment for outstanding liabilities. The IRS announced automatic...more
On April 5, 2023, the IRS wrapped up its Dirty Dozen 2023 list – earlier than the release of the Dirty Dozen 2022 list which was published on June 10, 2022. According to the IRS, the Dirty Dozen represents the worst of the...more
Every year, the IRS issues a list of the top 12 scams and schemes for taxpayers to take caution to avoid. While the first of April marked the annual “April Fools” period, I don’t want you to be fooled by IRS scams. So, while...more
Every year, the IRS compiles a list of common scams that taxpayers may encounter – its so-called “Dirty Dozen.” Today, the Service wrapped up the annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2023 with a reminder for taxpayers,...more
The California Supreme Court issued the following decisions last week: Hoffmann v. Young, et al., Case No. S266003: Under Civil Code section 846, landowners generally owe no duty of care to keep their property safe for...more
According to the IRS, the Dirty Dozen represents the worst of the worst tax scams. The Dirty Dozen is a list that is compiled annually by the IRS in order to alert taxpayers, tax professionals and financial institutions of...more
Tax Litigation: The Week of February 28, 2022, through March 4, 2022 - Estate of Kazmi v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo. 2022-13| March 1, 2022 | Paris, E. | Dkt. No. 5013-18L - Estate of Levine v. Comm’r, 158 T.C. No. 2 | February 28,...more
Many people end up owing the IRS for many reasons and there are various options to resolve your tax debt. Some of the options include an offer in compromise, installment agreement, or currently non-collectible status....more
The IRS recently issued its third installment of the “Dirty Dozen” tax scams—a list of tax-related schemes ranging from fake charities to scams targeting seniors and immigrants. The Service is reminding “taxpayers, tax...more
Male Escort Gets 21 Months In Prison For Tax Case - He lied on his tax returns, resulting in a tax loss to the IRS of $278,325. A male escort who lied to the IRS about his income was sentenced to 21 months in prison and...more
Former N.Y. Elected Official Sentenced To Six Months - The court also ordered the New Yorker to pay $254,628 in restitution to the IRS. A former Town of Hempstead, New York, councilman was sentenced to six months in...more
Tax partners Stephanie Lipinski Galland and Kyle Wingfield summarize what you can do if you have not filed your state and local taxes or if you are unable to pay your tax bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include...more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has just announced a "sweeping series of steps" to help taxpayers address the challenges of COVID-19 related issues. The IRS "People First Initiative," announced Wednesday March 25, 2020,...more
Many Taxpayers might be faced with an unexpected tax bill during the 2018 Tax season. Many Taxpayers did not alter their tax withholding in their paychecks to reflect the changes in the Tax Reform. ...more
Last week, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) published another friendly reminder that it was recently vested with the authority to revoke passports and deny passport applications for those with “seriously delinquent tax...more
As part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (“FAST Act”) of 2015, Congress mandated that the State Department deny any passport application for an individual, or revoke any previously issued passport for an...more
Where individuals and businesses owe IRS taxes, the IRS has a settlement program where it can legally accept less than what is owed. Known as an “Offer in Compromise,” Congress has given the IRS the authority to “compromise”...more
If an individual or business owes federal taxes and does not have the current ability to pay these taxes, the IRS can consider placing the account into “currently not collectible” (CNC) status. If placed in CNC status, a...more