IRS Penalty Abatement: Tips on Writing a Proper Penalty Abatement Letter The IRS Has Assessed You with Penalties: What are Your Options Now? In contrast to popular opinion, the IRS has some discretion in its assessment ... Read More
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Where Did All the Quiet Disclosures Go?
With Quiet Disclosures Under Fire, Consider Opting-Out of OVDI/OVDP (Qualified Quiet Disclosure)? In the past, the IRS has been lenient with taxpayers that file FBARs and other tax returns past the due dates through quiet disclosures, ... Read More
Streamlined OVDP for Canadians
AMERICANS IN CANADA: CAN YOU QUALIFY FOR THE STREAMLINED OVDP? The New Streamlined Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program In an action that many interpret as (partial) recognition of the complexity of the Internal Revenue Code, the Internal ... Read More
EITC Due Diligence Penalties
Don’t Get Blindsided by the IRS: Vital Information about the IRS’s EITC Due Diligence Penalties The IRS Hopes to Blindside Private Tax Preparers The IRS has launched a campaign to step up efforts in enforcing the ... Read More
Are You Subsidizing the Superbowl?
The Other View on the NFL’s Tax-Exempt Status National headlines have popped up everywhere lately in response to the revelation that the NFL paid Commissioner Roger Goodell a salary of $29.5 million in 2011. The knee-jerk reaction ... Read More
Thinking About Getting Into the Marijuana Business? Consult a Tax Lawyer First
The Unique Tax Burdens on Legal Marijuana Providers Every business relies on the necessary and ordinary business expenses deductions allowed by the IRS to limit their tax burden. Imagine the problems it would cause for corporations across the country ... Read More
Before Undergoing an IRS or Michigan Audit, Check Out These Tips
Venar’s Ten IRS Tax Audit Strategies Here’s some advice from our Michigan tax lawyer’s point of view, Venar R. Ayar, on tips on how to survive an IRS audit, such as audit defense and strategy. What ... Read More
Truth About IRS Offer In Compromise
Doubt as to Collectibility and other types of Offers in Compromise The Offer in Compromise program is a formal way to negotiate your debts with the Internal Revenue Service. It’s a time consuming process, and take ... Read More
The IRS Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP)
A Change in the Application for Voluntary Settlement Program (VCSP) The Internal Revenue Service has made taxpayers eligible for relief from past payroll taxes. By expanding its Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP), more employers are now ... Read More
