What Is Identity Theft Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information to commit fraudulent activity. This includes applying for credit cards, bank accounts, loans, or government benefits. If you suspect you are experiencing identity theft, contact your local police department. You don’t always realize you’re being targeted because the thieves usually steal your […]
Introduction Of The CARES Act President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act “CARES Act” into law, providing relief funds to help stimulate the economy from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses that would like to apply for a loan with reduced interest and potential forgiveness should apply through the […]
What Is Form 8283? Form 8283 is a tax reporting form used to report donations to charities. If you donate property valued at $500 or more during the calendar year, you must complete and submit Form 8283 within 30 days of making the gift. This includes cash gifts, securities, life insurance policies, annuities, real estate […]
The Acquisition Process When businesses acting as the seller or purchaser are going through the acquisition process, there is likely to be discussion as to whether the acquisition will be structured as an asset purchase or a stock purchase. There are advantages and disadvantages to an asset purchase and a stock purchase for both the […]
Many people have questions relating to FIRPTA and the relating withholding tax requirements. Below are common questions and answers related to FIRPTA, but please remember to consult directly with your tax attorney and other tax advisors. What is FIRPTA? FIRPTA is a withholding tax requirement for a foreign person’s disposition of a U.S. real property […]
Defining Investors, Traders, Securities & Dealers Many individuals (and businesses) buy stock and securities with the hopes and intent of the securities appreciating and perhaps paying interest or dividends. What determines when an individual is treated as an investor, dealer, or trader? Furthermore, what are the tax treatment and proper way to report income and […]
Lawsuit Settlements And Taxes Lawsuits are one of those things that people always want to avoid. They don’t like being sued and don’t like paying up. When it comes to lawsuits, there are some exceptions. For example, most personal injury claims will not be taxed. This includes cases where someone falls off a ladder, slips, […]
IRS Special Agents & Criminal Investigations The Internal Revenue Service performs criminal investigations into individuals suspected of tax evasion, money laundering, drug trafficking, and other crimes. These investigations are conducted primarily by special agents assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID). However, several sources of criminal investigation data are used by CID investigators. A Denver […]
Can the IRS Take Your Passport? Congress passed legislation in January 2018 that defines people who owe more than $50,000 in federal income taxes as “seriously delinquent” and risk losing their passport. This classification triggers a process where the IRS sends out notices to taxpayers who are overdue on payments. If you ignore those notices, […]
What Is An Abusive Tax Scheme? You may have heard of a program or tax scheme that promises to eliminate or substantially lessen your tax burden and taxes due to the Internal Revenue Service. A promoter of such a scheme will likely use financial instruments such as a trust or pass-through entities such as a […]