Understanding Section 199 Deductions and the Importance of Accurate Allocations The Tax Court recently ruled against Bloomberg in two consolidated cases concerning how the company allocated gross receipts and expenses for subscription-based software products. The court also overturned certain IRS-denied
Partnerships Get Extra Time to Furnish Payee Statements for 2024 Exchanges The IRS has issued further penalty relief for partnerships that fail to furnish Form 8308, Report of a Sale or Exchange of Certain Partnership Interests, on time. This extension
Florida Preparer Ordered to Pay $429,888 in Restitution for Fraudulent Tax Filings A tax preparer from Naples, Florida, referred to as the “Irresponsible Preparer,” has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for aiding in the
A Summary of New Legislation, Advancements, and Proposals Shaping U.S. Tax Policy November and early December have seen significant tax-related activity in Congress. Despite the lame-duck session, lawmakers advanced multiple bills, including disaster relief measures and efforts to enhance benefits
Cape Coral Business Paid $21 Million in Cash Wages to Avoid Employment Taxes Two leaders of a Cape Coral roofing company have admitted to a decade-long conspiracy to evade federal employment taxes. Known as “Irresponsible Taxpayers” due to their actions,
A Connecticut Business Owner Faces Prison for Concealing Income and Misusing Pandemic Relief A Danbury tree service owner, whom we will refer to as the “Irresponsible Taxpayer,” has been sentenced to prison for evading taxes and misusing pandemic relief funds.
Tax Advisor Admits Role in Concealing $70 Million in Offshore Income for Celebrity Clients A Dutch tax advisor has pled guilty to assisting in a fraudulent tax scheme that concealed over $70 million in income for a roster of high-profile
Federal Jury in Charlotte, NC Finds Tax Professionals Guilty of Conspiring to Defraud the IRS A federal jury in Charlotte, North Carolina, recently convicted two tax attorneys and an insurance agent of conspiring to defraud the United States. Their scheme
Cottonwood Place, LLC case highlights strict adherence to IRS perpetuity regulations for conservation easements. In a pivotal case, the Tax Court has denied Cottonwood Place, LLC’s charitable deduction for a conservation easement donation. The court found that the conservation purpose
In a landmark case, the Tax Court finds IRS conservation easement rules violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The Tax Court has dealt a significant blow to the IRS’s enforcement of conservation easement regulations. In a March 28 ruling, the court