IRS Announces Moratorium on the Employee Retention Credit and Provides Guidance for Civil Penalty Amnesty to Withdrawing Improper Claims, Also Known As - Don’t Deposit That Check and Hire Legal Counsel The expansion and strong marketing tactics of good-for-nothing “accounting advisors” who encouraged taxpayers to qualify for the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) when they did not technically qualify has caused…
My son came downstairs this morning to wish me very happy on George Washington's birthday. He knows, of course, that's not today—Washington was born on February 22, and we celebrate on the third Monday of February—but the joke was still funny. Many people don't know why we celebrate on July…
The IRS is warning taxpayers about a new scam involving tax refunds. Here's how the scam works. Fraudsters are mailing taxpayers what looks like a cardboard envelope from a delivery service. The accompanying letter—complete with a fake IRS masthead—suggests that the notice is "in relation to your unclaimed refund." The…
A fan of Neymar Jr. made headlines last week when he declared that he was leaving his estate to the football phenom. The anonymous fan told the online newspaper Metrópoles that, in addition to his love for the Brazilian national team, he identified with the Paris Saint-Germain striker. He said,…
The greatest soccer player in the world made a smart move choosing Florida, a state with no income tax. But his first goal is to clear U.S. immigration with a Spanish tax fraud conviction on his resume. On June 24, Philadelphia Union will take on Inter Miami at Subaru Park.…
Despite U.S. lawmakers’ eagerness to pass final judgment on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s signature anti-base-eroding measures, it will be some time before the law’s legacy becomes clear. The Senate Finance Committee’s May 11 hearing, which the majority had planned to devote to the aggressive tax planning practices…
After months of speculation, Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been charged with tax and gun charges. According to court documents, he is expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges as part of a plea deal. In a letter filed in federal court, the charges…
The heirs of an estate can be liable to pay the estate or income taxes (and perhaps other obligations) of the estate. A recent court case involved the estate of the founder of Gulfstream, the aircraft manufacturer. The founder, Allen Paulson, died in 2000 with an estate valued at about…
Scott Peterson of Avalara discusses the South Dakota v. Wayfair decision, including how companies and states are faring five years later and what could be next with sales tax nexus. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. David D. Stewart: Welcome to the podcast. I'm David Stewart, editor…
The United States does not have a carbon border tax. But legislation recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators could very well put the country on track to implement one. If the United States were to implement a carbon border tax, it would need to know which kinds of…
"What a difference a year makes!" That's how National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) Erin M. Collins kicked off the preface to her midyear report to Congress. That difference, Collins reported, was positive. She noted, "In submitting this report, I'm finally able to deliver some good news: The taxpayer experience vastly improved…
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about…
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…
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