Analysis: IRS New Disclosure Program

On November 29, 2018, the IRS released a memorandum that addressed the process for all voluntary disclosures following the end of the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (“OVDP”) on September 28, 2018. The new voluntary disclosure procedure provides uniformity to offshore

IRS Updated Voluntary Disclosure Practice is a Game-Changer

Last week the IRS released a memorandum with new procedures for  an “Updated Voluntary Disclosure Practice” impacting all voluntary disclosures. The new updated voluntary disclosure practice (VDP) is a game-changer for offshore voluntary disclosures for US persons with unreported foreign assets. The

New Jersey Tax Amnesty program

Today the New Jersey Division of Taxation announced the launch of their Tax Amnesty program. The program is intended to provide individuals and businesses with the opportunity to pay back taxes or file past returns with no penalties and reduced

The IRS can revoke your passport

If you do not pay your taxes, the IRS may revoke your passport. As the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) Nina E. Olson has recently pointed out in her blog, when a taxpayer is notified of such pending revocation, that the taxpayer, nor

New Jersey Enacts Tax Amnesty Bill

Enacted legislation requires the New Jersey Division of Taxation to establish a 90-day state tax amnesty period that ends no later than January 15, 2019. The Legislature had previously passed a bill requiring a six-month amnesty period that had to

The TCJA and the Future of American Taxpayers

Our article on the new tax law was published today by the American Bar Association below… https://www.americanbar.org/groups/gpsolo/publications/gpsolo_ereport/2018/june-2018/tcja-future-american-taxpayers.html The TCJA and the Future of American Taxpayers Vol. 7, No. 11 Parag Patel and Anannya Tripathy Parag Patel, Esq., is a tax attorney in

2018 ABA COMMENTS ON THE OFFSHORE VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE PROGRAM AND THE STREAMLINED PROGRAMS

We are members of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation, which on May 2, 2018 submitted comments to the IRS on the IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (“OVDP”), the Streamlined Domestic Offshore Program (“SDOP”), and the Streamlined Foreign Offshore Program (“SFOP”).

IRS reminds those with foreign assets about U.S. tax obligations

The IRS again reminded taxpayers yesterday about their reporting obligations for foreign assets and income. The reminder again represents the IRS’ targeted enforcement of tax laws for reporting obligations for foreign assets and income. Taxpayers should take notice and become compliant. The