Taxpayers Advised to Use Caution: Confirmed FBAR Information Request Scam

Our firm has become aware of a “phishing” scam, related to the filing of Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). Under the scam, taxpayers receive an email notice, purportedly from the IRS Chief of Criminal Investigations, indicating there are

Another Foreign Bank Charged by U.S. Department of Justice

Earlier this week, two Julius Baer Group Ltd. client advisers were charged with helping U.S. customers of the Zurich- based bank evade taxes, according to an indictment and a person with knowledge of the matter. Daniela Casadei and Fabio Frazzetto

Estate Planning For Women

Estate planning affects women more profoundly, so they should take charge of this process, or at least be equal participants. Among Americans 65 and older, 42% of women, but just 14% of men, are widowed. Women’s longer life expectancy, combined with  their tendency

Employee or Contractor?: The IRS’s New Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP)

When the IRS says “voluntary” it can sound scary. The IRS is unlikely to use this word unless the potential liability is serious. The IRS would much rather have you come forward. If you do, you’re likely to get a

Audit Beware: IRS’ Global High Wealth Industry Group

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discussed the new IRS’ Global High Wealth Industry Group. Over 1 year ago we warned readers of the new group when Commissioner Shulman announced its formation in an address to the American

FATCAts

If the US dollar is as close as we have come to a global currency — accepted everywhere from Fifth Avenue boutiques to Coca-Cola stands in Afghanistan — why are some American citizens finding it hard to put their money

Estate Planning in the Electronic Age

With the ever-growing  presence of online and electronic documents, records and accounts, it is becoming  essential to keep track of your passwords.   Consumers have had access to military grade cryptography for decades,  and while it offers an amazing level of