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The IRS has recently made upgrades to its Pre-Filing Agreement (PFA) program, making it easier for large businesses and international taxpayers to voluntarily comply with reporting requirements. Through the PFA program, taxpayers can feel more certain that they will...
On May 1, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a report warning individuals and businesses to be vigilant in identifying schemes involving crude oil smuggling in Mexico and across the southern U.S. border. FinCEN reports that the Jalisco...
In honor of National Small Business Week, the IRS reminds us of the relentless and sophisticated fraudsters just waiting to take advantage of unsuspecting taxpayers, particularly when they are vulnerable such as during a disaster. The IRS publishes its “Dirty Dozen”...
The IRS is celebrating National Small Business Week, and to do so, they have released a compilation of resources to assist small businesses with filing or to help protect them from various scams or pitfalls. There will be new topics discussed each day this week,...
If you have ever been hit with a large tax bill after filing your taxes, it could be because the withholdings your employer was taking out of your paycheck were incorrect. When filing a Form W-4 with your employer, it is important to ensure the correct amount is being...
The White House released an Executive Order calling for the U.S. Treasury to stop using paper checks and instead use direct deposit methods, with some exceptions. While there may be difficulties that could arise out of this change, such as older adults not being...
The Justice Department has obtained injunctions against hundreds of tax preparers allegedly intending to defraud their customers or the government. Recently, they filed a complaint against Juan Humberto Garcia and Marcos Yariel Figueroa for allegedly preparing and...
The prevalence of scams and fraud has seemingly increased, and the caution consumers and businesses alike must take is exemplified by cases like Pennsylvania resident, Joseph LaForte, who was recently sentenced to 186 months in prison for operating a fraudulent...
It’s true – the IRS now has a suggestion box where taxpayers can make recommendations on how the IRS may improve (in 500 characters or less). My first thought was the countless number of rude suggestions the IRS will receive, and that the people reviewing the...
Accomplished attorney, Shane Hofeling, has recently been appointed to the role of Chief Counsel within the FTB. Mr. Hofeling has worked diligently for the FTB for 22 years, including broad experience working in five different departments in the Legal Division and...
