This post is authored by Nicholas Lyskin (foxrothschild.com), Kristy Caron (foxrothschild.com) and Brian C. Bernhardt (foxrothschild.com)

Most appraisers don’t go to prison, and those that do, don’t go for

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The IRS recently announced that it will offer certain employers an opportunity to withdraw Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims if they are concerned about their accuracy. Qualifying employers may be

Continue Reading Amid Fraud Investigations, IRS Offers Employers an Opportunity to Withdraw Inaccurate Employee Retention Credit Claims

       In Notice 2023-71, the IRS provided tax relief for individuals affected by Hamas’ terroristic action in the State of Israel beginning on October 7, 2023.  Notably, this relief is not

Continue Reading IRS Provides Extensions for Taxpayers Impacted by Hamas Terrorism in Israel

In a monumental opinion, the Tax Court recently held that the IRS lacks authority to assess penalties imposed by IRC § 6038(b)(1) or (2). In Fahry v. Commissioner, the

Continue Reading Tax Court Rules IRS Cannot Assess Certain International Reporting Penalties

As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS will receive a nearly $80 billion funding increase, including more than $45 billion for enforcement, over the next decade. Audit staff

Continue Reading Increase in IRS Funding Leading to More Audits of Public Charities