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
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IRS Provides Extensions for Taxpayers Impacted by Hamas Terrorism in Israel
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
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IRS Going All in on Use of ArtificiaI Intelligence
The IRS issued a news release today announcing a continued and more focused use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to audit partnerships, large corporations and alleged tax shelter promoters. The news
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Increase in IRS Funding Leading to More Audits of Public Charities
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
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Recently, the written supervisory approval requirement of Section 6751(b) has been one of the primary issues in Tax Court litigation concerning penalties that the IRS has asserted against taxpayers. The
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District Court Holds Tax Liens Stay with Property after Conveyance
United States v. Gerard, a recent case from the Northern District of Indiana, demonstrates how a tax lien, once attached, can stay with property even after the property is
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Law Firm Shareholders Liable for Trust Fund Recovery Penalties
The Internal Revenue Code requires employers to withhold certain taxes in “a special fund in trust for the United States” (sec. 7501(a)). IRS regulations require employers to pay these trust
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New Tax Bill Means Changes for Employers: What You Need To Know
Our colleague Tiana R. Seymore has authored a client alert addressing several provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which directly impact the workplace, including one that gives some
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Changes to Estate and Gift Taxes in the New Tax Law
Our colleague Debra T. Hirsch has authored a client alert addressing estate and gift tax planning issues impacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which took effect yesterday. You
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IRS Issues Guidance Regarding Deductibility of Prepaid Real Property Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service advised tax professionals and taxpayers today that pre-paying 2018 state and local real property taxes in 2017 may be tax deductible under certain circumstances.
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