Washington D.C. Tax Law Blog

Avoiding Employee Tax Problems in Maryland

On behalf of Frost Law posted in on January 7, 2015.

A business owner must make decisions that improve the bottom line as much as possible. One of these decisions is in the way he or she hires people. Whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor has many legal implications, not the least of which is what taxes you must pay on their […]

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What Deductions does the IRS Consider Automatically Suspicious?

On behalf of Frost Law posted in on January 2, 2015.

It is 2015, which means that the deadline to file your federal income tax return in about three and a half months away. Some people may plan on filing soon, to get it out of the way early. Nobody should pay more in taxes than they actually owe. One way to reduce your tax bill […]

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IRS to Auction Off Darryl Strawberry’s Baseball Annuity

On behalf of Frost Law posted in on December 23, 2014.

Though former baseball star Darryl Strawberry has not played in the Major Leagues since 1999, he is still being paid for his services. That will come to an end when the IRS auctions off the annuity he receives from the New York Mets to help pay off a tax debt. Strawberry was a star outfielder […]

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Is a Big Federal Income Tax Refund Really Good News?

On behalf of Frost Law posted in on December 17, 2014.

Every year, the IRS issues income tax refunds to taxpayers throughout the U.S., including in the Washington, D.C. area. Everyone likes to get a check in the mail, but is getting a big income tax refund good news or bad news? According to a Gallup poll, 45 percent of taxpayers prefer receiving a large refund […]

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More Tax Tips, This time from the IRS

On behalf of Frost Law posted in on December 9, 2014.

In our last blog post, we provided our readers with some advice for reducing their federal income tax bills before the end of the year. We have some more tips for you today. Today’s tips, provided by the IRS, may apply more to the general public, instead of mostly high-income taxpayers. First, now is the […]

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IRS ‘Agent’ Phone Scam Still Claiming Victims

On behalf of Frost Law posted in on December 3, 2014.

Back on Sept. 26, we warned our readers about a widespread scam involving phony IRS agents. The “agents” call innocent people in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere, claiming the victim owes thousands in back income taxes. If the victim does not pay immediately, the caller says, the IRS will seize the victim’s property, arrest the person […]

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States can Pursue Taxpayers for Allegedly Owed Taxes Too

On behalf of Frost Law posted in on November 25, 2014.

At first blush, a state or local tax controversy may seem to be less scary than an audit by the IRS. However, state tax officials in Washington, D.C. are often very aggressive, maybe even more so than their equivalents at the federal level. Besides state income tax, you could find yourself dealing with property tax […]

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How Does the IRS pursue Offshore Bank Accounts?

On behalf of Frost Law posted in on November 20, 2014.

Taxpayers who have tried to hide some of their assets in overseas bank accounts currently have two options: voluntarily reveal these accounts to the IRS via the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program, or face prosecution. The first OVDP began in March 2009 as a way of giving taxpayers the chance to avoid legal problems, while also […]

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How to Lower Your Income Tax Bill Before 2014 Ends

On behalf of Frost Law posted in on November 12, 2014.

As we approach the end of 2014, it is time to start thinking about federal income taxes. Though it is not necessarily a pleasant thing to consider, there is good news: time remains to take action to reduce your tax bill come 2015. A few things you can do now may result in significant tax […]

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IRS Says it Will Cut Back on Civil Forfeitures of Peoples’ Cash

On behalf of Frost Law posted in on November 6, 2014.

The Bill of Rights generally requires the government to acquire a search warrant before its agents can seize a person’s property. Though exceptions exist, few would suspect that federal authorities have the power to seize their bank accounts without the person being even suspected of a crime. Believe it or not, the IRS, along with […]

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