Could Artificial Intelligence (AI) increase the likelihood of an IRS audit in your future? How does the IRS use AI to identify US taxpayers who attempt to hide assets, under-report income or otherwise cheat the IRS? In a recent interview, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel began to lay out a vision...
Do You Have to Pay Taxes When Selling Goods or Services Online?
We are often asked if one has to pay taxes when selling goods or services online. That question became even more relevant this week when the IRS postponed the new “$600 Rule.” This is a particular relief for those wo receive payments through popular third party payment applications such as...
IRS to Leave More in Our Paychecks in 2024
Is it possible for the IRS to leave more in our paychecks in 2024? What has changed for the 2024 federal income tax brackets and how will these apply to the tax return(s) you’ll file in 2025? The IRS released a new bulletin, IR-2023-208, earlier this month that provides good...
The High IRS Tax Rates on a Foreign Trust
Are you concerned about the high IRS tax rates on a foreign trust? It is important to understand the tax and reporting consequences on this specific type of investment. It may very well be time to evaluate the net value of this form of investment based upon current IRS taxation...
The IRS Completed the “Dirty Dozen List” for 2023
The IRS completed the “Dirty Dozen List” for 2023 and while there were a few hold-outs from previous years, there were several new warnings in the offering for 2023. The first warning focused upon the aggressive promotion of claiming Employee Retention Credit and the risk of scammers, basically warning if...
Important New Requirement from the IRS for US Businesses
There is an important new requirement from the IRS for US businesses based upon a new release from the IRS. Any US business who receives a cash payment exceeding $10,000 is required to file Form 8300 – “Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a Trade or Business” to...
IRS Warns of Shady Tax Preparers and Increased Audit Risk
In a recently released bulletin, IR-2023-59, the IRS warns of shady tax preparers and increased audit risk as part of their “Dirty Dozen” series. The IRS provided some common “warning signs” including tax preparers who base their fee on the size of the refund they are able to obtain for...
IRS Modifies and Clarifies Roth IRA Plan Catch-Up Payment Requirements
A recent announcement from the IRS (IR-2023-62) modifies and clarifies Roth IRA catch-up payment requirements for contributors who are aged 50 or older. IR-2023-62 delayed mandatory Roth IRA catch-up payments for high income taxpayers above the age of 50 earning more than $145,000 until 2026. Recent legislation (SECURE 2.0 Act,...
IRS Warns High Income US Taxpayers and Millionaire Non-Filers
The IRS has recently issued an ominous notice (#IR-2023-126) in which the IRS warns high income US taxpayers and millionaire non-filers that the IRS is targeting them to conduct audits, identify and collect undeclared income and unpaid taxes while considering criminal tax evasion charges in many cases. The IRS discusses...