A Logical Program Made Unnecessarily Complicated: The IRS’ Approach to International Information Returns
I wish to graciously acknowledge the work of Phillip J. Colasanto, Esq. from the law firm of Agostino & Associates, P.C. whose keen insight and innovative thinking as reflected in his article entitled, “The International Information Reporting Penalties: Is the IRS’s Failure to Embrace a One-Stop Shopping Paradigm Inefficient and Statutorily Deficient?,” has proven invaluable. His guidance […]
Eggshell Audits: Don’t Get Cracked [Podcast]
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Eggshell Audits: Don’t Get Cracked
In this episode I discuss eggshell audits and what to do when it comes to filing returns for tax periods subsequent to periods under examination.
The Changing State of Voluntary Disclosure
A new year brings with it many things, including, of course, news and updates from the IRS. As tax year 2019 draws closer, it’s time to start thinking about the many changes to come, like the IRS’ recently published updates to the 2018 OVDP and Voluntary Disclosure rules. As with most situations regarding the IRS, nothing stays […]
After the Dust Settles: Civil Tax Considerations Post-Conviction
In this podcast, I discuss the important inter-connections between civil tax and criminal tax.
Criminal Tax Liabilities & Sentencing Part III: The Pre-sentence Investigation Report
In this podcast, I discuss the pre-sentence investigation report. Below is a quick and dirty outline: After conviction and prior to sentencing, a probation officer will interview the def. and prepare a PSR. In the PSR, the probation officer will: Calculate the defendant’s offense level and criminal history category, State the resulting sentencing range and […]
Criminal Tax Liabilities & Sentencing Part II: If You Can’t Stand the Heat …
Below is a quick and dirty outline of the steps that I cover in this podcast for determining the sentence of a defendant who has been convicted of a tax crime in federal court. If you would like the full outline, please email me or send me a message on Linked In. Enjoy! Step 1: […]
Come One, Come All … New Jersey Announces Tax Amnesty
Come one, come all! The state of New Jersey announces tax amnesty through January 14, 2019. Click here for more information.
HOW THE IRS RECONSTRUCTS INCOME IN TAX FRAUD CASES – A WEBINAR
This is a webinar that I presented in partnership with CPA Academy. I’m honored to lecture for such a fine CPE provider. For those who are interested in obtaining CPE credit, click here to sign up. Below is more information about the program: Course Description In one of the climactic scenes from 1954’s On The […]
Demystifying the FBAR – A Webinar
This is a webinar that I presented in partnership with CPA Academy. I’m honored to lecture for such a fine CPE provider. For those who are interested in obtaining CPE credit, click here to sign up. Below is more information about the program: Course Description This course breaks the FBAR down into its individual components and […]