You’d think deciding whether something is a federal tax return would be easy: if it’s on a return form put out by the IRS, containing information sufficient to determine the taxpayer’s tax liability and signed under penalty of perjury by the taxpayer it’s a valid tax return.[1] If only it were that simple. Whether a […] Read More…
Read MoreJust a quick reminder that there is still time to register for the USC Gould School of Law 2021 Virtual Tax Institute to be held Monday through Wednesday, January 25-27, 2021. This year’s Institute has a stellar line up of tax superstars. Learn the latest tax law developments for corporations, privately held businesses, individuals, partnerships […] Read More…
Read MoreIn December I had an FBAR roundup, where I wrote about three recent FBAR cases, two willful cases the IRS won (the Fourth Circuit’s decision in US v. Horwitz and the district court’s decision on remand in Bedrosian v. US) and the IRS loss in a non-willful case (US v. Bittner). This week a district […] Read More…
Read MoreWe are proud to be working with Professor Annette Nellen and CalCPA and to be part of the Titans of Tax Tour 2021. Join Professor Nellen and her team of tax experts for the latest in the world of tax and join us for the cutting edge developments of Internal Revenue Service and California Franchise Tax Board Enforcement […] Read More…
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Cory Stigile, along with Larry Wolfe and Stan Green will be speaking at the upcoming AICPA webinar, “The IRS Collection Process: Initial Notice to Successful Settlement” on Monday, January 11, 2021, 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (PST). Join this webcast to discover best practices for working with clients in […] Read More…
Read MoreIt has been a while since I blogged on FBAR cases, but three cases over the past few months deserve mention. Two were willful cases where the courts held that the taxpayers were liable for the FBAR willful penalty: the Fourth Circuit’s affirmance of the district court’s grant of the Government’s summary judgement motion in […] Read More…
Read MoreThe Due Process Protections Act (DPPA)[i], was signed into law and became effective October 21, 2020. The DPPA effectively provides federal judges with greater supervisory authority over the federal government’s disclosure of exculpatory evidence in criminal prosecutions. A prosecutor’s obligation to disclose exculpatory evidence to the defense after charging a defendant with a federal crime […] Read More…
Read MoreWe hope you are all staying healthy and safe. It has been challenging year—but it looks as if we are starting to turn the corner. Please join us Monday through Wednesday, January 25-27, 2021 for the USC Gould School of Law 2021 Virtual Tax Institute. This year’s Institute has a stellar line up of tax […] Read More…
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Steven Toscher, Dennis Perez and Michel Stein will be speaking at the upcoming CalCPA webinar, “Federal and California Tax Update for Individuals” on Thursday, December 17, 2020, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (PST). Steve, Dennis and Michel will be speaking on important practice and procedural issues facing practitioners, including IRS priorities and the […] Read More…
Read MoreWe 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” on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. (EST) | 10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. (PST). This […] Read More…
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Evan Davis will be speaking at the upcoming LACBA webinar, “What to Do When the Feds Come Knocking: The Do’s and Don’ts” on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (PST). Many industries are now regulated by government agencies. Even companies not in heavily-regulated industries face the real […] Read More…
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Steven Toscher, Dennis Perez and Michel Stein will be speaking at the upcoming CalCPA webinar, “Federal and California Tax Update for Individuals” on Monday, December 7, 2020, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (PST). Steve, Dennis and Michel will be speaking on important practice and procedural issues facing practitioners, including IRS priorities and the […] Read More…
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