One Reason Tax Audits by State Agencies Will Likely Go Up in 2019
As tax filing season ends, taxpayers throughout the country begin to realize the reality of tax audits. Tax experts predict tax audits by state agencies to go up this year. The main reason: the new tax law. How would the new tax law lead to increased state tax audits? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act […]
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Living Abroad? IRS requires Tax Filing by June 17.
United States citizens living outside of the United States may still owe taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has strict and far reaching tax laws. Tax laws that often extend beyond the borders of the country. As a result, anyone with citizenship will likely need to file with the IRS. What if […]
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7 Takeaways from IRS Commissioner Rettig’s Keynote Speech to MSBA
Frost & Associates, LLC was pleased to be among the sponsors for this year’s Annual Irving Shulbank Memorial Dinner and Program. Highlights of the program included announcing the recipients of the 2019 Tax Excellence Award and The J. Ronald Shiff Memorial Pro Bono Award, as well as a presentation by keynote speaker, IRS Commissioner Charles […]
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IRS set to Outsource Business Debt Collection
Recently, the IRS has confirmed that it will expand the scope of its private debt collection program initiated in 2017. On May 24, 2019, Bloomberg BNA relayed content of an IRS email wherein the IRS stated that, beginning in June of 2019, it will refer a small number of delinquent business accounts to private collection […]
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Getting a Summer Job? IRS recommends a “Paycheck Checkup”
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently published a newsletter encouraging workers with more than one job to conduct a paycheck checkup. The checkup involves reviewing withholdings to ensure that the taxpayer is paying enough to cover tax obligations. Why do I need to have withholdings? The United States tax system is one that requires incremental […]
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Expedited Passport Decertification available to Taxpayers with Urgent Travel Needs
As we’ve previously reported,1 the IRS is actively targeting some taxpayers for passport denial or revocation. Currently, taxpayers who owe the IRS at least $52,000 may be unable to obtain or renew their passports. Taxpayers must be proactive to prevent delays with travel plans. On February 27, 2019, the IRS issued a news release2reiterating that […]
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A simple explanation of Two IRS Deductions for Small Businesses
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides some tax benefits to small businesses. Many of these benefits are in the form of tax deductions. When it comes to pass-through entities like sole proprietors, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLC), two examples include: Tax deduction #1: Business losses The IRS allows small business owners to claim certain […]
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Royal Baby Sussex, Meet Uncle Sam
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and his wife Meghan Markle, recently welcomed a baby boy into the royal family. Amidst the joy and celebrations that often come with welcoming a new family member, this little one may require some proactive tax planning. Although born in England, the infant could find himself subject […]
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Tax Audits: How long do you need to Worry?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can review taxpayers’ returns. But, like most things in the legal world, this ability is generally limited. How is the IRS’ limited? In most cases, a statute of limitations, or time limit, applies. This means the agency has a set amount of time it can look back into your tax […]
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How does the IRS build Allegations of Tax Fraud?
Snitches. It is a word that brings back memories of plot lines from popular mobster movies like The Godfather or the mega-hit HBO show The Sopranos. There are many names for those who provide information to another party in exchange for gain or immunity. The term “snitch” has a more negative connotation, other, less sinister […]
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