Recent FTC Complaint Shows Taxpayers were Victims of IRS Collection Scheme... [ read ]
Matthew L. Roberts explores a recent development with serious implications for taxpayers facing IRS collection activity: how scammers are exploiting public Notices of Federal Tax Lien.
The Grinch's Tax Issues: Why Even a Mountaintop Hermit Can't Escape the IRS... [ read ]
Joel N. Crouch takes a lighthearted look at what would happen if the Grinch ever found himself on the IRS's radar.
Changes to IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program are Coming... [ read ]
Jeffrey M. Glassman shares insights from the American Bar Association's 2025 Criminal Tax Fraud and Tax Controversy Conference, where IRS Criminal Investigation Chief Guy Ficco announced that changes to the IRS voluntary disclosure program are coming.
Does Santa Have Tax Problems? A Look at Kris Kringle's Potential IRS Nightmares... [ read ]
Joel N. Crouch takes a lighthearted look at what would happen if Santa Claus became a US taxpayer. From employment taxes for elves to millions of gift tax returns, it's a festive reminder that even the North Pole isn't safe from tax compliance.
Can the IRS Search My Emails? The Lesson from Mukhi... [ read ]
Matthew L. Roberts explores a question with big implications for taxpayers in litigation: can the IRS obtain your personal emails?
NCAA Transparency Advocate Accuses UCLA of Skirting IRS Rules on Tax Exemptions, NIL Payments... [ read ]
Joseph A. Rillotta examines allegations that UCLA used a tax-exempt charity to route NIL payments to football players, potentially circumventing rules on charitable deductions and giving the program an edge with NIL.
Recent Tax Case Shows Importance of Proof of Mailing with IRS... [ read ]
Joel Crouch highlights a recent federal court decision that reinforces a critical best practice when dealing with the IRS: always keep proof of mailing.
IRS Foreign Information Returns: A Common Nightmare for New U.S. Residents... [ read ]
Matthew L. Roberts breaks down the complex foreign information return requirements that often catch new U.S. residents by surprise.
IRS Foreign Information Returns: A Common Nightmare for New U.S. Residents... [ read ]
Matthew L. Roberts breaks down the complex foreign information return requirements that often catch new U.S. residents by surprise.
Why Metadata Matters When Working with the IRS... [ read ]
Joel N. Crouch breaks down why metadata has become a critical factor in IRS examinations and tax litigation. Using the recent Lamstall Holdings Tax Court case as a backdrop, Mr. Crouch explains how metadata can influence penalty assertions, authenticate documents, and shape the evidentiary record.
