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
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Amid 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…
Continue Reading Amid Fraud Investigations, IRS Offers Employers an Opportunity to Withdraw Inaccurate Employee Retention Credit ClaimsIRS 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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Identity Theft Continues to Rank High on IRS “Dirty Dozen” Despite Recent Gains
Despite a steep drop in tax-related identity theft in recent years, the Internal Revenue Service warns taxpayers that the scam remains serious enough to earn a spot on the 2019…
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Tax Phone Scams Rank Second on IRS “Dirty Dozen” for 2019
In the second installment of its annual “Dirty Dozen” list, the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be alert to tax time phone scams where aggressive criminals pose as…
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“Phishing” Scams Once Again Lead the Internal Revenue Service’s “Dirty Dozen” for 2019
With the 2019 tax filing season in full swing, and April 15 only a few days away, the Internal Revenue Service has once again unveiled its annual list of the…
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