Washington D.C. Tax Law Blog

In the classic story of “Romeo and Juliet” there is a well-known and often repeated line, “What’s in a name?” In the tax world, a name can mean the difference of thousands of dollars. It is important for business owners, employers, employees and independent contractors to understand the distinction between titles and to plan for […]

If you find yourself faced with a sensitive situation that is colloquially known as an “eggshell audit” then read on — in this post, we will explain what that kind of tax audit it is and who should handle it. Eggshell audit is not a formal term. But it is commonly used to describe a […]

A tax dispute with the Internal Revenue Service does not necessarily implicate a future appearance in U.S. Tax Court. In fact, even the IRS’s website claims that over 100,000 taxpayers are able to resolve their tax controversies outside of that forum, using an administrative route called the Office of Appeals. The Office of Appeals is […]

In our last post, we discussed the procedural requirements that the Internal Revenue Service follows before filing a Notice of Federal Tax Lien. Although a federal tax lien against one’s property may seem like a drastic action, it is important to understand that there are other, sometimes more immediate actions the IRS may employ in […]

If penalties and interest weren’t enough to intimidate taxpayers who are accused of unpaid taxes, the IRS also can file a federal tax lien against one’s property. Since a tax lien can affect an individual’s credit score, it is important to understand how this collection tactic may arise. As a law firm that focuses on […]

Think tax forms are confusing? You’re not alone. A recent article highlights several commonly encountered areas of frustration. Unfortunately, some common mistakes might also trigger the IRS’ attention. For example, a health savings account is set up with tax savings in mind, including tax-free withdrawals for specified or authorized medical expenses. However, it involves two […]

Our tax law website contains a wealth of materials that can help shed light on the myriad administrative processes of the Internal Revenue Service, not to mention the often confusing application of federal tax laws. For example, we offer an article on the IRS’ Offer In Compromise program, sometimes referred to as part of the […]

As tax season marches towards April 15, the stress of digging through records, preparing and finally filing returns begins to increase with each passing day. Another layer of anxiety is added in for those who find themselves caught in one of the many tax scams that have been targeting taxpayers across the country. To help […]

Based on a recent press release from the Internal Revenue Service, tax return software seems to be the wave of the future. Specifically, the IRS announced the launch of a program called Free File, which will allow taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $62,000 or less to use the software for free. The software […]

Readers may be familiar with or even use tax preparation software. Such programs may guide users through the process of filing various federal and state income tax returns. Many of those programs advertise both business and personal tax return assistance. However, is this advisable? For starters, it is important to remember the role that intention […]