What to Expect if the IRS Audits Your Employee Retention Credit

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a valuable tax credit available to businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the IRS has recently ramped up its audits of ERC claims, due to concerns about fraud and abuse. If you claimed the

Foreign Gifts and the Uncommon Form 3520: A Trap for the Unwary

We have had several clients recently subject to Form 3520 penalties, so we thought we would remind everyone of the need to timely file these forms when receiving a foreign gift. When a U.S. person receives a gift from a

Parag Patel Esq. Speaks at NJCPA Seminar on”Criminal Tax: What Tax Professionals Need to Know to Help Clients and Themselves”

Parag Patel Esq. will be a featured speaker this month at a New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) Seminar entitled “Criminal Tax: What Tax Professionals Need to Know to Help Clients and Themselves” Seminar descriptions is below: “Criminal

Parag Patel Esq. speaks at NJCPA Seminar ” Federal Tax Update and Latest Tax Controversy Hot Topics”

Parag Patel Esq. will be a featured speaker this month at a New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) Seminar entitled ” Federal Tax Update and Latest Tax Controversy Hot Topics“. Seminar descriptions is below: Federal Tax Update and

Parag Patel Esq. speaks at the National Association of Enrolled Agents

Parag Patel Esq. is a featured speaker at the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) Estate and Gifts Certificate Program on November 7, 2023. Mr. Patel will speak on Estate Planning strategies and developments. The seminar description is below: Course

IRS Investigating Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims

The IRS continues to warn businesses not to fall for aggressive marketing or scams related to the ERC. Businesses should first check with their trusted tax professional before submitting an ERC claim. As part of a larger effort to protect