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Detailed Technical Comments and Recommendations to the IRS on Proposed Regulations for Form 3520 and Code Section 6039F (REG-108066-22)

2 June, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) proposed regulations regarding Form 3520 and Code Section 6039F, as outlined in REG-108066-22, significantly change the reporting requirements for receiving foreign gifts. While the intent behind these regulations is laudable,

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Top Six Criminal Tax Questions Asked

27 May, 2024

We get many questions from clients (and their advisors) about criminal tax. So I have compiled the six questions that come up the most frequently. Frequently Asked Questions: Addressing IRS Criminal Investigations Q: What course

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IRS Issues New Proposed Regs on Information Reporting on Foreign Gifts

9 May, 2024

The reporting of foreign gifts and inheritances is a very complex part of international tax law.  Many of our clients have been hit with large penalties for late filing Forms 3520 to report foreign gifts.

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Form 5471 Penalties Upheld in Latest Court Ruling

8 May, 2024

The D.C. Circuit handed the IRS a big win last week, holding that the IRS could assess international information return penalties for the failure to file Forms 5471, “Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect

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NJCPA Seminar “The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need To Know”

22 April, 2024

Parag Patel Esq. is a speaker this week at a New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) Seminar entitled “The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need To Know”. You may email our office to

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IRS Guidance Targets Cash Reporting in the Cannabis Industry

19 April, 2024

The IRS closely monitors cash transactions to ensure businesses across all industries comply with tax laws. Cannabis businesses, often reliant on cash, face particular scrutiny. A recent IRS memo provides important insights into how the

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IRS International Fines Not Excessive: Form 3520 Penalties Upheld, Form 5471 Penalties Again Unassessable

16 April, 2024

International tax reporting requirements are complex, and the penalties for non-compliance can be severe.  In Mukhi v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, the U.S. Tax Court considered a case involving a taxpayer who faced both criminal

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IRS starting to audit employee retention credit (ERC)

5 April, 2024

Some businesses that claimed the employee retention credit (ERC) have begun receiving IRS letters telling them their claims are on hold because they are under audit and must provide additional information to the agency. Several

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Questionable ERC could mean trouble for CPAs

29 March, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service announced in March that its compliance efforts related to the Employee Retention Credit had exceeded $1 billion. The agency specified that “more than 12,000 entities filed over 22,000 claims that were

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Employers Must Re-examine Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claims

23 March, 2024

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) offered financial relief to businesses struggling due to COVID-19. However, many ineligible applicants filed claims, or requested excessive amounts, often misled by aggressive marketing tactics. IRS Crackdown The IRS is

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IRS Enforcement Campaign Targets High-Income Non-Filers

1 March, 2024

Recent funding increases through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have revitalized the IRS’s enforcement capabilities.  A new campaign signals this shift, targeting high-income taxpayers who failed to file federal income tax returns.  This initiative represents

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Understanding the IRS Emphasis on BSA Filings in Tax Crime Investigations

24 February, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) places significant emphasis on the role of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) filings in supporting the work of its Criminal Investigations (CI) division. Their recent report indicates that an impressive 88%

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