TAXLITIGATOR Blog
IRS Announces Historic and Sweeping Shift In Focus Towards the Wealthy and Large Partnerships and Away From Working-Class Taxpayers With the Use Of Artificial Intelligence by MICHEL STEIN
Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. 
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced (IR-2023-166, September 8, 2023) a significant shift in its tax compliance efforts, aimed at addressing the fairness of the tax system by focusing more attention on high-income earners, partnerships, large corporations, and promoters who abuse tax laws. Statements by Commissioner Danny Werfel indicate that the IRS will be using funding […] Read More…
Read MoreMICHEL STEIN, EDWARD ROBBINS, JR. and JONATHAN KALINSKI to Speak at Upcoming Strafford Webinar
Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Michel Stein, Edward Robbins, Jr. and Jonathan Kalinski will be speaking at the upcoming Strafford webinar, “Appealing IRS Penalty Abatement Denials: Foreign Disclosure Penalties and Navigating the Appeals Process” on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (PST). The IRS employs strict standards for determining whether a taxpayer qualifies for penalty […] Read More…
Read MoreSTEVEN TOSCHER, SANDRA BROWN and JONATHAN KALINSKI to Speak at Upcoming CalCPA Webinar
Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Friday, September 22, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Steven Toscher, Sandra Brown, and Jonathan Kalinski will be speaking at the upcoming CalCPA webinar “Handling Cannabis Tax Examination 2023” Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (PST). The sale and distribution of cannabis for recreational or medical use is a powerful economic engine generating billions in annual revenue, with over […] Read More…
Read MoreLos Angeles Lawyer – Walking the Tightrope of Employment Tax Law by JONATHAN KALINSKI and DENNIS PEREZ
Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2023
We are pleased to announce that an article entitled “Walking the Tightrope of Employment Tax Law,” by Jonathan Kalinski and Dennis Perez, is featured as the Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine’s September 2023 Cover Story. The article discusses both federal and California worker classification issues and the different standards for each. Now that California has adopted the ABC […] Read More…
Read MoreStrafford – Federal and State Tax Residency Rules: Latest IRS Examination Guidance and Navigating State Tax Regulations – September 21, 2023
Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Friday, September 15, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Steven Toscher, Michel Stein, and Robert Horwitz will be speaking at the upcoming Strafford webinar “Federal and State Tax Residency Rules: Latest IRS Examination Guidance and Navigating State Tax Regulations” Thursday, September 21, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. (PST). This course will guide tax professionals and advisers on the […] Read More…
Read MoreCrypto Enthusiasts and Puerto Rico’s Tax Exemption: A Friendship under IRS Scrutiny by: EVAN DAVIS and PHILIPP BEHRENDT
Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Friday, September 08, 2023
Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, Puerto Rico beckons with its breathtaking natural beauty, vibrant culture, and alluring lifestyle, making it a tempting living space for those seeking a tropical paradise while enjoying the benefits of living in a U.S. territory. However, those who move to Puerto Rico in whole or in part for […] Read More…
Read MoreIRS Proposes New Regulations on Broker Reporting Digital Asset Transactions with Hidden Additional Guidance beyond Broker Reporting Part 1 by: PHILIPP BEHRENDT
Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Thursday, September 07, 2023
The year 2023 is witnessing transformative changes in the tax landscape for digital assets, with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) poised to usher in a significant transformation. The official version of the proposed regulations for broker reporting under Code Secs. 6045 and 6045A is scheduled for August 29, 2023. However, ahead of this official release, […] Read More…
Read MoreUCLA Tax Controversy Institute is Now Open for Registration
Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Dear Colleague- We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for this years UCLA Extension Tax Controversy Institute which will be live this year and held on October 26, 2023 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The Institute is entering its 39th year and is recognized as one of the premier tax […] Read More…
Read MoreMICHEL STEIN, EDWARD ROBBINS, JR. and JONATHAN KALINSKI to Speak at Upcoming Strafford Webinar
Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Monday, August 28, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Michel Stein, Edward Robbins, Jr. and Jonathan Kalinski will be speaking at the upcoming Strafford webinar, “Appealing IRS Penalty Abatement Denials: Foreign Disclosure Penalties and Navigating the Appeals Process” on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (PST). The IRS employs strict standards for determining whether a taxpayer qualifies for penalty […] Read More…
Read MoreSANDRA BROWN to Speak at Upcoming 40th International Symposium on Economic Crime
Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Sandra R. Brown will be speaking on upcoming seminars at the 40th Symposium on Economic Crime – Jesus College, University of Cambridge, being held at Jesus College, a College within the University of Cambridge, September 3–10, 2023. Sandra will be participating on the following panels Recent United States initiatives to enforce integrity Tuesday, September 4, 2023, 4:15 […] Read More…
Read MoreThe Tax Adviser – Considerations for IRS examinations of ERC claims by Cory Stigile
Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2023
This column summarizes recent developments in the IRS’s civil enforcement of the employee retention credit (ERC), with a focus on its examinations. The IRS has been active in alerting taxpayers and tax professionals regarding attempts to promote ERCs to ineligible taxpayers, recently including ERC schemes on its 2023 Dirty Dozen list (News Release IR-2023-71). Click […] Read More…
Read MoreNew Audit Targets: IRS Focuses on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) by: SANDRA BROWN and PHILIPP BEHRENDT
Posted by Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C. Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2023
In a recent announcement, titled: “IRS cautions plan sponsors to be alert to compliance issues associated with ESOPs” (IR-2023-114, dated August 9, 2023), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) highlighted its expanded efforts to ensure high-income taxpayers pay their fair share of taxes. The focus of this announcement is on compliance issues associated with Employee Stock […] Read More…
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