On September 28, 2026, Treasury and the IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2026-20 and Notice 2026-62. Together they address Section 351/ETF conversions, ETFs’ use of in-kind redemptions to avoid income
Continue Reading “I Declare Nonrecognition!” Why the IRS Says Certain Section 351/ETF Conversions Don’t Work That WayIRS and Congress Expand Efforts to Address ERC Fraud
There are several new developments in the Internal Revenue Service’s ongoing campaign to combat false and fraudulent Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims.
They include an indefinite extension of the agency’s
Continue Reading IRS and Congress Expand Efforts to Address ERC FraudAmid 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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U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Government in FBAR Penalty Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the $10,000 penalty for a nonwillful violation of the foreign bank account reporting rules in the Bank Secrecy act applies on a “per-form” basis, not a “per-account” basis, handing individuals an important victory.
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FinCEN Clarifies FBAR Deadline Confusion
On October 14, 2020, FinCEN posted an incorrect message on its Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) E-Filing website. The message incorrectly stated there was a new filing extension until December 31,
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FinCEN Extends FBAR Deadline to December 31 for Victims of Recent Natural Disasters
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced that victims of the California Wildfires, the Iowa Derecho, Hurricane Laura, the Oregon Wildfires, and Hurricane Sally have until December
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Treasury Secretary Announces Federal Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15 Due to COVID-19
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced on Twitter this morning that the April 15 tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15 due to the health crisis caused by the
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FinCEN Unveils New Global Investigations Division to Target Foreign Money Laundering Threats
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced today that it has launched a new Global Investigations Division (GID), which will be responsible for implementing targeted investigation strategies to
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FinCEN Unveils New Efforts to Combat Widespread Business Email Compromise Fraud Scams As Losses Reach $300 Million Per Month
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced new efforts to crack down on Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes and those who profit from such scams. BEC fraud
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FinCEN Announces First-Ever Enforcement Action Against Bitcoin Trader for Violations of BSA
Last week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced its first-ever civil penalty against a cryptocurrency exchanger for willful violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). According to the FinCEN
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