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.
HOW THE IRS RECONSTRUCTS INCOME IN TAX FRAUD CASES – A Deep Dive
This was a presentation I did for CPAAcademy on February 26, 2019. I am honored to be a guest lecturer for this fine CPE provider. Enjoy.
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 […]
Rescued From The Brink of Insanity: OVDP and Double Counting
What is this phenomenon known as double counting? Why is it important? If you are shepherding clients through the OVDP program (or through streamlined domestic), or you are going through the program yourself, it is critical that you understand what it means and the governing principles behind it. Otherwise, you could be paying an offshore […]
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 […]
On the Brink of Insanity: How to Calculate the Miscellaneous Offshore Penalty under the Streamlined Domestic Procedures
Instructions for Making a Streamlined Domestic Offshore Submission [Podcast]
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 […]