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Unfortunate Tax Lessons from the Dr. Merchia Fraud Conviction

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Unfortunate Tax Lessons from the Dr. Merchia Fraud Conviction

3 February, 2026

...business ownership that leads to the most severe federal tax charges, because it is easier to prove tax violations. The Anatomy of the Tax Conspiracy The government’s case against Dr....

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The High Cost of Cash: Analyzing the $3 Million Tax Evasion Sentencing of a Contractor

2 February, 2026

...Tax Professionals This case underscores several key areas where tax practitioners must remain vigilant when advising clients in the construction and general contracting sectors: IRC § 7201 (Tax Evasion): The...

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Is Turbotax Reliance a Valid Defense Against IRS Penalties?

28 January, 2026

...stark reminder that “user-friendly” software is no substitute for sophisticated legal and tax analysis, particularly in the realm of international reporting. When the IRS issues a penalty notice, the penalty...

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New Proposed IRS Voluntary Disclosure Practice (VDP): FAQs

20 January, 2026

...taxpayers and tax practitioners provide feedback about the proposed VDP changes?Taxpayers and tax practitioners may email questions or comments regarding the proposed VDP updates to vdp@ci.irs.gov with the subject line...

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Second Circuit Affirms Recklessness Standard for Willful FBAR Penalties

16 January, 2026

...the U.S. regarding withholding tax, and they declined to provide a Form W-9. Inaccurate Tax Returns: On Schedule B of their federal returns, the taxpayers checked “No” in response to...

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Top Tax Strategies for the 2026 Landscape

8 January, 2026

The passage of the OBBBA has fundamentally reshaped the federal tax environment, moving many previously temporary incentives into the permanent fabric of the tax code. Here are some critical tips...

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Navigating the High Penaties of Delinquent Form 3520 Filings

3 January, 2026

...been contacted by the IRS. Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures: For non-willful taxpayers, these procedures offer a structured way to come into compliance with a significantly mitigated penalty framework. IRS Voluntary...

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The IRS Starts Using AI in Tax Functions

27 November, 2025

...Office of Appeals, and the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). The deployment presents a material change to IRS administrative tax procedure. Context: Technology as the Solution to a Staffing Deficit The...

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The $90 Million Red Flag: Concealment, Trust Funds, and the Peril of Undocumented Labor in the Padilla Indictment

21 November, 2025

...Employment Taxes). Importance for Tax Advisors For tax practitioners, this case is a stark reminder of the elevated risk in client representations involving employment tax non-compliance: Evidence of Willfulness: The...

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Parag Patel, Esq. Presents “Latest Federal Tax Controversy Update” for NJCPA Membership+

13 November, 2025

...extensive experience in federal tax controversy, collections, appeal work, and cross-border tax planning. His background makes him well-suited to translate legal developments into actionable strategies for CPAs and their clients....

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Parag Patel, Esq. Presents at New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants — “One Big Beautiful Bill”

11 November, 2025

...tax compliance and planning The key tax compliance and audit risks for taxpayers and advisors. Strategic planning opportunities and potential pitfalls in light of new rules. How CPAs can proactively...

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The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty in Focus: United States v. Flaim and the Unwavering Standard of “Willfulness”

7 November, 2025

The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP), authorized under Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) § 6672, remains one of the IRS’s most potent collection tools, allowing the IRS to hold individuals personally...

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