Well, tax day is finally here and for last minute filers there is one more day as Federal and State tax returns are due tomorrow April 18. Allen Barron provides on-going tax preparation and filing services for businesses and business owners, the self-employed and high income earners, as well as...
Amazon Savors a Huge Win Against IRS on Transfer Pricing
There has been a substantial development in the past week affecting international business as Amazon savors a huge win against the IRS on transfer pricing related tax disputes. The findings of a US Tax Court were stark: "The IRS acted in an arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable manner when it applied...
A Reminder that IRS FBAR Reporting is Due Along with Your Tax Return This Year
Just a reminder that your IRS FBAR reporting is due along with your tax return on April 18th this year. The Foreign Bank Account Reports (referred to as FBAR) have previously been due later in the year, but 2017 marks a permanent change going forward. US taxpayers, including foreign nationals...
Owe the IRS more than $25,000? IRS Collection Efforts are Ramping Up
Do you owe the IRS more than $25,000? If so, it is time to contact Allen Barron and discuss a strategy to resolve your tax burdens as the IRS collection efforts are ramping up with external collection agencies and the threat of passport revocation. Allen Barron has successfully represented taxpayers...
Postmortem Tidbits from the Panama Papers
It's been more than a year since the international "Panama Papers" scandal hit where 11.5 million documents disclosed the true owners of more than 214,000 offshore "shell" companies. Postmortem tidbits from the Panama Papers provide insight into the genuine risks offshore investors, international businesses, US expats, and foreign nationals living...
Protecting Yourself in a San Diego IRS Audit
You should be primarily concerned about protecting yourself in a San Diego IRS audit to make sure you aren't providing additional information and leverage to the IRS. The first thing you need to know - it's not in your best interest to speak or communicate directly with the IRS. The...
IRS Large Business and International Division Targeting TEFRA Violations
The IRS Large Business and International Division (LB&I) will be targeting TEFRA violations in partnerships based upon recent changes in partnership related tax law. TEFRA (The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982) regulations applying to partnerships created a set of consolidated IRS audit (examination), processing and judicial procedures which...
What is more dangerous to Your Business Than an IRS Audit?
What could be more dangerous to your business than an IRS audit in San Diego? The failure to accurately collect and submit payroll related taxes and deductions may genuinely challenge more local small and mid-sized businesses than an IRS audit. If you have employees, your company is required to withhold...
The IRS OVDP May Still be a Viable Option for Unreported Offshore Accounts
There is a lot of conversation nationally about IRS FBAR compliance and those who have not yet complied. Many US taxpayers may be wondering if the IRS OVDP may still be a viable option for unreported offshore accounts and assets. The answer is a qualified "yes." The reality is the...