What Couples Need to Know About Medical Deductions for Surrogacy In a recent private letter ruling (PLR 202505002, 1/31/25), the IRS clarified that in vitro fertilization (IVF) expenses related to a surrogate are not deductible as medical expenses under the
Extended Deadlines and Key Benefits for Affected Taxpayers The IRS has announced significant tax relief for individuals and businesses impacted by the California wildfires and straight-line winds that began on January 7, 2025. Affected taxpayers now have until October 15,
Understanding the Financial and Economic Implications: Explore the Costs, Benefits, and Potential Impacts of Letting the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Provisions Expire The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) introduced sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code.
Illegal Gambling Profits and Tax Evasion Lead to Federal Charges An Ohio man recently pleaded guilty to tax evasion, operating an illegal gambling business, and money laundering. His actions not only violated gambling laws but also defrauded the IRS of
From Social Security Reform to Disaster Relief, Here’s What Passed and What’s Next December was a pivotal month for tax legislation. While Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown, several impactful tax-related bills were passed before closing out the 118th legislative
Irresponsible taxpayer Concealed $2.8 Million in Income and Evaded IRS Detection A Georgia-based precious metals dealer has been sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud, marking the culmination of a lengthy investigation into his financial misconduct. This case
Irresponsible Taxpayer Admitted to Falsifying Records, Evading Over $550,000 in Taxes An Alaska businesswoman has pleaded guilty to evading taxes on income earned through her business operations. The scheme, which spanned several years, involved falsified financial records and understated income,
Judge Rules Lawyer Willfully Evaded Tax Obligations Over 14 Years A Kentucky lawyer and business owner attempted to use bankruptcy to erase 14 years of unpaid income taxes. The court ruled against this strategy, citing willful tax evasion as the
How the End of Chevron Deference Reshapes Federal and State Tax Laws The United States Supreme Court made history on June 28, 2024, by overturning the landmark Chevron USA Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. decision. In its ruling
Federal Court Ruling Temporarily Halts Mandatory Beneficial Ownership Reporting A recent court ruling has brought temporary relief to reporting companies regarding the filing of beneficial ownership information under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). While the mandatory filing requirement is currently