What is an IRS field audit and what should you do if you receive notification from the IRS regarding their intention to conduct a field audit? An IRS field audit is an examination in your home, business or your accountant/attorney's office. An IRS field audit usually involves an examination of...
Changes to Accounting Rules Affect Realization of Income for Public Corporations
Recent changes to accounting rules affect realization of income for public corporations to take effect December 15 of this year. The new accounting standard will have an impact on the details companies must capture affecting everything from corporate financials to domestic and international tax accounting. The new rules replace virtually...
Unusual Non-Willful Court Decision in Pennsylvania FBAR Case
A recent case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has turned the recent tide of IRS victories regarding "willful versus non-willful" intent in FBAR related compliance cases. The unusual non-willful court decision found the US taxpayer was not "willful" when failing to report one...
IRS is Closing In on US Taxpayers with Offshore Accounts
The IRS is closing in on US taxpayers with offshore accounts thanks to the global exchange of information which has been a by-product of FATCA and the Justice Department's pursuit of Swiss banking and financial interests. The deal between the IRS and Swiss institutions ultimately led to an agreement to...
Is the IRS Use of Social Media to Establish Audit Targets Legal
A Washington State University (WSU) professor has asked an interesting question in the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law: Is the IRS use of social media to establish IRS audit targets legal or does it violate established law? Revelations that the IRS researches social media and other large data...
States ask the IRS to Clarify New Partnership Audit Rules
The "Multistate Tax Commission" adds their voice to the discussion as states ask the IRS to clarify new partnership audit rules and how assessments and adjustments at the entity level will affect how income will be impacted at the state level. The Commission wrote a letter to the IRS requesting...
The Strategy of an IRS Audit and the Statute of Limitations
Why do you need an attorney if you are facing an IRS audit? What is the strategy of an IRS audit and the statute of limitations which arises during many audits? Allen Barron provides sound advice and experienced representation for US taxpayers facing an audit. The first piece of strategy...
IRS FBAR Audits are Heating Up as Offshore Banking Information Pours In
IRS FBAR audits are heating up as offshore banking and taxpayer information pours into the IRS from offshore banks, financial institutions, investment houses and foreign sovereign tax agencies. The IRS formed agreements with most of the nations around the world as well as hundreds of thousands of banks, investment houses...
New Partnership IRS Audit Rules Will Change the Game
Is your LLC or partnership ready? The new partnership IRS audit rules will change the game for many LLCs and partnerships. LLCs and partnerships will be forced to handle IRS audits differently in the future, and Allen Barron is prepared to help you to weather the coming storm. The new...