What are the risks and penalties of the failure to make a full disclosure of offshore accounts to the IRS? What happens if you have not included all of your offshore bank accounts, assets, investments, foreign trust and foreign corporate ownership interests to the IRS via FBAR or associated IRS...
IRS Revenue Officer Interviews Allow the IRS to Gain Additional Information to Use Against You
Why should you be cautious about IRS revenue officer interviews in San Diego? What are the risks to a US taxpayer in an IRS audit? If you have received a notice from the IRS regarding a tax audit you probably already realize the potential hazards you face in the immediate...
How does the Attorney-Client Privilege Protect You in an IRS Audit?
How does the attorney-client privilege protect you in an IRS audit?? Why is it so important to work with an experienced tax attorney compared to a CPA, tax preparation team, accounting firm or financial advisor?? The answer is "protection."? You need to be able to provide your counselor with detailed,...
Why a US Taxpayer Should Never Communicate with the IRS Directly
There are many reasons why a US taxpayer should never communicate with the IRS directly.? If you have received a "Letter of Notification" from the agency regarding an IRS audit or a collection action such as a Levy or Garnishment, the IRS has you in their sights.? The IRS has...
IMPORTANT IRS UPDATE: The IRS will Accept Digital Signatures and Communicate Electronically
There is important news from the IRS. Effective immediately, the IRS will accept digital signatures and communicate electronically. You will be able to send a limited range of documents to and receive documents from the IRS. Here is the specific statement released yesterday: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: IRS to Accept Digital Signatures...
Overseas Bank Accounts Could Still Cost You $100,000 or More
If you are a US taxpayer, including foreign nationals who live and work in the United States you need to take notice. Overseas bank accounts could cost still you $100,000 or more in penalties and interest if the aggregate balance of your offshore accounts exceeds $10,000 at any point in...
Allen Barron is Your Single Source for Any California IRS or International Tax Issue
Allen Barron is your single source for any California IRS or international tax issue. The integration of tax, legal services, accounting and business advisory services in a single source ensures you receive the right answer to any question or challenge. Our integrated perspective will ensure you are able to integrate...
An IRS Tax Audit Opens the Door for California Tax Agencies
Did you know that an IRS tax audit opens the door for California tax agencies? If you receive a notification from the agency regarding an IRS audit, you have several immediate concerns. Your tax attorney and accounting professional at Allen Barron will provide extensive guidance on what to expect from...
Europeans Blacklist the Cayman Islands and 3 Others as Tax Havens
International tax pressures continue to mount as Europeans blacklist the Cayman Islands and 3 others as tax havens. The finance ministers of the European Union (EU) have identified The Cayman Islands (a British overseas territory) as well as the Seychelles, Palau and Panama. According to the EU these jurisdictions have...