Tax Law: Anatomy of a Civil Tax Controversy with an Introduction to IRS Appeals
Join me as I walk you through the anatomy of a civil tax controversy from A through Z. This webinar will cover each step in the process, and will take a closer look at what to do during an eggshell audit. Other topics to be discussed include cases typically recommended for prosecution, attorney-client privilege in […]
Is that Worker an Employee? Q & A’s on Worker Classification Including the TFRP
This is a webinar from a recent presentation that I did for CPA Academy. I am honored to lecture for such a fine CPE provider.
Al Capone: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Al Capone, the American gangster who was convicted of tax evasion, was one of the most notorious mob figures of the twentieth century. He was a captivating figure who infatuated the American public. Ever since his death, Capone’s personality and character have been used in fiction — both on camera and on the stage — as a […]
Is that Worker An Employee? Part 2 – Requesting a Tax Court Determination [Webinar]
This is the last part of my presentation on, “Is that Worker An Employee? Questions and Answers on Worker Classification.” The topic is “Requesting a Tax Court Determination.”
IS THAT WORKER AN EMPLOYEE? QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON WORKER CLASSIFICATION [Webinar]
Course Description If you own or manage a business that uses independent contractors, you need to know when you can or cannot treat a worker as an independent contractor. This presentation answers some of the common questions about worker classification. INTRODUCTION Misclassification of employees as independent contractors is now a common phrase uttered by state […]
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.
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.
Fifth Amendment Privilege: The Balance Between Progress and Taxpayer Protection
I wish to graciously acknowledge the work of Valerie Vlasenko, Esq. from the law firm of Agostino & Associates, P.C. whose keen insight and innovative thinking as reflected in her article entitled, “Fifth Amendment Privilege in Tax: How to Keep the Case Moving While Protecting the Taxpayer,” has proven invaluable. Her guidance offers a practical […]
Contesting an IRS Decision in an Independent Forum: An Uphill Battle
In general, the IRS doesn’t like to be questioned. While the tax code is a behemoth of a document and it is virtually impossible for anyone to fully understand every aspect of taxation in the United States, the IRS still likes to cling to the notion that it is correct in all circumstances, even when […]