Government’s Move Raises Privacy and Deportation Concerns The Trump administration’s pursuit of IRS data on undocumented immigrants has sparked concerns over privacy, deportation risks, and economic impacts. Key Concerns: IRS-DHS Data Sharing: What’s Happening? The government is actively seeking taxpayer
Tax Court Allows Partial Deductions Despite Missing Records: Cohan Rule Saves Business Owner from Full IRS Penalty In a recent Tax Court ruling (Pak, TC Memo 2024-86, 9/11/24), a Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant owner in Alabama successfully invoked the
Tax Court rules no gift tax on shares received or sold after trust termination. The Tax Court ruled that an estate was not liable for gift tax on shares received from a terminated marital trust. The case involved a taxpayer,
Missed the IRS 90-day petition deadline? The Tax Court says you may still have options! The Tax Court has ruled that the 90-day deadline for filing a petition to challenge an IRS employment tax determination is not a jurisdictional requirement.
Tax Court Determines Gift Tax Implications for Trust Agreement When a residuary trust was commuted, the Tax Court ruled that the children of the trust’s income beneficiary made a gift to their father. This decision sheds light on how tax
Understanding the Limits of Innocent Spouse Relief for Tax Liabilities: Insights from a Taxpayer’s Case A taxpayer wife was denied equitable innocent spouse relief by the Tax Court in a reviewed opinion issued on July 17, 2024. The court determined
Uncovering the Lessons Behind a $12 Million Offshore Tax Evasion Scheme Imagine inheriting millions of dollars and thinking you’ve secured your future. Now imagine it all coming crashing down due to hidden bank accounts, unpaid taxes, and the IRS’s relentless
What Happens When Courts Disagree on Late Tax Returns and Bankruptcy? The Supreme Court recently declined to hear a case involving a taxpayer who filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, seeking to erase old tax debts. This decision means ongoing confusion
California Ruling Sends Strong Message Against Tax Evasion and Frivolous Claims The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently delivered a strong message to taxpayers trying to avoid their tax obligations. On October 24, 2024, a California court ruled against an
The agency is looking for public input to better serve taxpayers who don’t live near an appeal’s office. The IRS Independent Office of Appeals is looking for ideas on how to provide taxpayers who don’t live near an appeal’s office