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Carl Delano Torjagbo was convicted last week by a federal jury of bank fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering involving $9.6 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan funds available during the COVID-19 pandemic, and another $3.4 million as a false tax refund...
Hallmark may not have a card for it, but July 30th is the day the IRS celebrates its whistleblower program and appreciation for whistleblowers who, since its inception in 2007, have earned over $1.3 billion in awards! Read the full article here, and learn how to...
The IRS has identified actions it will take to decrease the time involved in large business and international audits by making the process more customer-driven, increasing consistency and efficiency. The IRS is going to phase out the “Acknowledgement of Facts”...
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) analyzed the IRS’ compliance with its promise to increase enforcement on taxpayers with high incomes. TIGTA found that for fiscal year 2024, taxpayers earning more than $400,000 were audited 2.5 times more...
Taxpayers who receive tip income, overtime pay, and make car loan payments with interest will have relief from 2025 through 2028, thanks to President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Act. Individuals can earn up to $25,000 in qualified tips and up to $12,500 in qualified...
In her mid-year report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate, Erin Collins, recommends three IT projects that would directly benefit taxpayers. Noting the IRS’ longstanding issues in managing outdated technology, while recommending general ongoing upgrades, Ms....
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) recently reviewed the IRS’ Criminal Investigation Division’s activity following significant budget increases from 2019 through 2023. TIGA confirmed that the division’s special agency staffing has been...
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”...
