What makes US expats a new IRS target for FBAR violations and undisclosed offshore assets? The IRS is instituting a new whistle-blower campaign for those who might help US expats and other US taxpayer clients. Allen Barron provides attorney-client protections for those who are working on the disclosure of foreign...
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California Homeowners are in Washington’s Tax Overhaul Crosshairs
California homeowners are in Washington's tax overhaul crosshairs if the proposed tax bill became law today. The proposed tax reform would eliminate mortgage deductions for loans above $500,000 according to the Wall Street Journal which could have a substantial impact on California real estate markets. Here in San Diego 37%...
Failure to Comply with IRS FBAR Reporting Requirements Part of Manafort Indictment
The failure to comply with IRS FBAR reporting requirements was part of the recent Manafort indictment, but it doesn't just apply to the wealthy or powerful. The failure to fully and accurately disclose offshore bank accounts, investments, assets and real property is a challenge for many US taxpayers, and the...
Could the New Tax Bill Allow Repatriation of Offshore Funds
Could the new tax bill allow repatriation of offshore funds at a lower tax rate? It is believed that US non-financial companies have almost $2 Trillion (yes, Trillion with a "T") and 70% of that money is located overseas as US corporations structured companies and transactions to move income to...
Leverage Your Corporate Intellectual Property to Increase Revenue
Are you searching for ways to gain access to new markets and increased opportunity? One option is to leverage your corporate intellectual property to increase revenue and profitability. Intellectual Property (IP) includes trademarks, patents, copyrights and any form of unique invention or processes including but not limited to logos, brands,...
How Proposed Tax Changes Affect Your Business Strategy?
Are you wondering how proposed tax changes affect your business strategy going forward? There are many proposals swirling around Washington these days, and while it is impossible to determine at this point where things will end one thing is certain: your business will need to have a new strategy to...
FBAR Related Charges Will Put Paul Manafort Behind Bars
While facing a slew of federal charges including conspiracy against the United States the FBAR related charges will put Paul Manafort behind bars. The charges against the former campaign manager and his aid are serious in their very nature, but it is interesting that one of the central issues associated...
Transfer Pricing Audits Focus on International Businesses
IRS transfer pricing audits focus on international businesses and the transfer of goods and/or services between affiliated companies. The IRS recently established a new Large Business & International (LB&I) audit team specifically tasked with reviewing US businesses and multinational corporations with exchanges between companies within the same constellation of corporate entities. ...
Starting a New Company Requires Integrated Expertise
Starting a new company requires integrated expertise across multiple disciplines including legal, tax, business advisory and accounting services. Allen Barron seamlessly integrates these services in a start-up package for entrepreneurs working to bring their dreams into reality. Starting a new company is much more than filling out a few forms...