Classroom participation points may boost a child’s grade in history class, but merely raising your hand won’t get you far with the IRS. The passive activity loss rules under I.R.C.
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DOJ Seeks Injunction Barring Promotion of Monetized Installment Sales
By Kristy Caron, Nicholas Lyskin, and Adon Solomon
An installment sale occurs when property is disposed of and at least one payment is received after the tax year of the
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March 22 ERC Voluntary Disclosure Deadline Rapidly Approaching
The March 22 deadline for applying to the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) to repay improperly claimed Employee Retention Credits (ERC) at a discount is just around the corner. The
Continue Reading March 22 ERC Voluntary Disclosure Deadline Rapidly ApproachingIRS Rejects 20,000 Employee Retention Tax Credit Claims, Plans to Offer New Voluntary Disclosure Program
In its most recent effort to fight fraudulent and improper Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) claims, on December 6, 2023, the IRS announced it will be notifying an initial group
Continue Reading IRS Rejects 20,000 Employee Retention Tax Credit Claims, Plans to Offer New Voluntary Disclosure ProgramAmid Fraud Investigations, IRS Offers Employers an Opportunity to Withdraw Inaccurate Employee Retention Credit Claims
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 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
Continue Reading IRS Going All in on Use of ArtificiaI IntelligenceInternal Revenue Service Unveils “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams for 2022
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the first installment of its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams. Published every year, the “Dirty Dozen” comprises the twelve most prevalent tax
Continue Reading Internal Revenue Service Unveils “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams for 2022The Presumption of Innocence Podcast – Episode Two
The Presumption of Innocence is a new podcast on hot topics in the world of white-collar criminal and regulatory enforcement featuring Matthew S. Adams and Matthew D. Lee, Co-Chairs
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IRS Continues Pressure on Syndicated Conservation Easements
The Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers involved in syndicated conservation easement transactions to consult with their tax advisors following a recent U.S. Tax Court decision. The IRS also plans
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Tax Return Preparer Fraud Makes the IRS “Dirty Dozen” for 2019
The Internal Revenue Service has included tax return preparer fraud on its “Dirty Dozen” list of common tax scams for 2019 and offered tips to help taxpayers avoid unscrupulous tax
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