Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) recently released its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Annual Report, providing insight into the types of crimes the agency is focused upon, as well as the first criminal sentences in areas of focus. Of note, the IRS-CI confirms the first time a U.S. taxpayer has...
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Important News Regarding the Beneficial Owners Interest (BOI) Report
There is important news regarding the Beneficial Owners Interest (BOI) report based upon a recent District Court decision in Texas. In the case of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al., Case No. 4:24-cv-478, the Court found that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was unconstitutional and that...
Beneficial Ownership Information Form – Less than a Month to Come Into Compliance
Hopefully, by now, you’ve become aware of the Beneficial Ownership Information Form, commonly referred to as the BOI Form or BOI Report. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) finalized rules for this report late last year, and qualifying entities formed before January 1, 2024, have until January 1, 2025, to...
What is Willful Blindness According to the IRS?
What is willful blindness according to the IRS? How is this important in tax cases involving unreported or under-reported income, disclosure of offshore assets and income, FinCEN Form 114 (more commonly referred to as an "FBAR"), and even digital currencies and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)? In an internal IRS memorandum from...
Those Above the Age of 50 Should Analyze Increased Tax Advantages of 401(k) Contributions in 2025
Are you above the age of 50? Do you and/or your spouse have a 401(k)? Are you interested in reducing the amount you will have to pay in 2025 income taxes while increasing the amount of money you receive after retirement? Those above the age of 50 should analyze increased...
How to Prepare for an IRS Audit
We are often asked how to prepare for an IRS audit. If you have received a letter of notification from the IRS concerning an audit, the first step you should take is to download our free guide "What to Expect from an IRS Audit" and contact the experienced tax attorneys...
Is it Too Late to Correct Past FBARs and File Amended Returns with the IRS?
Is it too late to correct past FBARs and file amended returns with the IRS? The net is closing in on U.S. taxpayers with unreported or under-reported domestic and offshore income and assets. The IRS has increased audits in this area based upon a significantly improved ability to process data...
Tuning Up Your Business
It's human nature to take the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" attitude, which extends to allowing areas of your business to evolve and develop without scrutiny. This is why tuning up your business is an essential part of leadership for shareholders in a corporation and members in an...
Integrative Legal, Tax, Accounting, and Business Advisory Services More Important Than Ever
Integrative legal, tax, accounting, and business advisory services are more critical than ever as we address the challenging environment of continuous change. Seek change; wherever you find it, opportunity will exist. The speed of business has rapidly accelerated in recent years, and the ability to resolve problems and take prompt...