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David J. Warner to Speak at Estate and Succession Planning Group Regarding Strategies to Handle an IRS Audit
Michele F.L. Weiss presenting to the California Lawyers Association, Women in Tax Committee Regarding IRS Enforcement Efforts with Syndicated Conservation Easements and Cryptocurrency
Michele F.L. Weiss and David J. Warner Presenting to the Tax Section of San Fernando Valley Bar Association Regarding Strategies to Handle an IRS Audit
Four Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin Attorneys Named 2021 Super Lawyers
Three HSD Tax Attorneys Presenting on IRS 2021 Priorities to the Orange County Bar Association Tax Section
Igor Drabkin Quoted in Law360 Article
Michele Weiss to present Beverly Hills Bar Association Program on: Managing Tax and Bankruptcy Issues in Your COVID-19 Divorce: Avoid Traps for the Unwary
David C. Holtz to Speak at Provisors Tax Masters Affinity Conference Regarding “Strategies for Avoiding Hazards in California Sales and Use Tax Audit”
Igor Drabkin and David Warner to Conduct Strafford Webinar on Updates Related to FBAR Filings and Enforcement
Michele Weiss to Speak on the Impact of COVID-19 on Tax Law
Criminal Tax News
IRS implements new COVID-19 Initiative to Assist Taxpayers
Renouncing US Citizenship and US Tax Obligations
Israeli Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot Admits to Helping US Taxpayers Conceal Income and Assets; Agrees to Pay $195 Million to U.S.
IRS is Treating Employment Tax Debts as Little as $68,000 as a Crime
IRS is Prosecuting Ordinary Employment Tax Debt as a Crime
Taxpayers Can Still Make Voluntary Disclosures for Offshore Accounts
Think the Criminal Statute of Limitations for Failure to Report Foreign Bank Accounts Has Expired? Think Again.
Tax Crime Does Not Pay — Says Department of Justice
Southern California Residents Sentenced to Prison for Hiding Millions of Dollars in Secret Foreign Bank Accounts
David C. Holtz to speak at Provisors Tax Masters Affinity Group regarding Sensitive Employment Tax Audits
Auditing News
Recent FBAR Cases Show Mixed Results in Taxpayers Fighting Against Aggressive Penalties- IRS implements new COVID-19 Initiative to Assist Taxpayers
David J. Warner to Speak at Loyola Law School MCLE Day Regarding Strategies to Handle an IRS Audit- IRS is Prosecuting Ordinary Employment Tax Debt as a Crime
Harborside Health Center Tax Court Decision: Avoid The Cannabis Tax Trap!
Government Shutdown Effect on IRS and Tax Court- David C. Holtz to speak at Provisors Tax Masters Affinity Group regarding Sensitive Employment Tax Audits
IRS Updates List of Designated Private Delivery Services for Timely Mailing Rule
IRS Statistics Show Increase in Criminal Investigations and Tax Collection, Decrease in Audit Rates
Effect of Government Shutdown on Taxes and the IRS
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) News
- Michele F.L. Weiss presenting to the California Lawyers Association, Women in Tax Committee Regarding IRS Enforcement Efforts with Syndicated Conservation Easements and Cryptocurrency
- Michele F.L. Weiss and David J. Warner Presenting to the Tax Section of San Fernando Valley Bar Association Regarding Strategies to Handle an IRS Audit
- Three HSD Tax Attorneys Presenting on IRS 2021 Priorities to the Orange County Bar Association Tax Section
Pandemic Tax Payment Problems: What should I do if the IRS does not process my check for payment of the my taxes?
IRS’s New Micro-Captive Insurance Settlement Program Offers a Path to Resolution, But Is the Settlement Best for You?- Recent FBAR Cases Show Mixed Results in Taxpayers Fighting Against Aggressive Penalties
Considering Bankruptcy for Your Corporation? This Tax Issue Might Affect Your Business’s Largest Asset
Beware the Ides of July 2020
Time to File IRS Claim for Refund and bring Refund Suit is Extended
Time for Filing U.S. Tax Court Petitions is Extended
Foreign Bank Accounts and Offshore Tax Compliance News
- Recent FBAR Cases Show Mixed Results in Taxpayers Fighting Against Aggressive Penalties
- IRS implements new COVID-19 Initiative to Assist Taxpayers
- Renouncing US Citizenship and US Tax Obligations
- Israeli Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot Admits to Helping US Taxpayers Conceal Income and Assets; Agrees to Pay $195 Million to U.S.
David J. Warner to Speak at the USC Gould School of Law 2019 Tax Institute
Tax Practitioner Alert: The IRS Is Assessing Excessive Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) Penalties
Tax Professionals Be Aware: The Rules for Claiming a Refund of Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) Penalties May Have Just Changed- Taxpayers Can Still Make Voluntary Disclosures for Offshore Accounts
- Think the Criminal Statute of Limitations for Failure to Report Foreign Bank Accounts Has Expired? Think Again.
- Tax Crime Does Not Pay — Says Department of Justice
IRS Tax Collection News
- Pandemic Tax Payment Problems: What should I do if the IRS does not process my check for payment of the my taxes?
- Considering Bankruptcy for Your Corporation? This Tax Issue Might Affect Your Business’s Largest Asset
- IRS implements new COVID-19 Initiative to Assist Taxpayers
IRS Postpones Tax Payment Deadline to July 15, 2020
The New Form W-4: What Does it Mean for Employers?
California is Targeting In-State and Out-of State Retailers for Use and District Taxes: Only $100,000 of Sales or Only 200 Sales Transactions Will Make You Liable.
Electronically File a Return Late and Owe the IRS a Late-File Penalty?- IRS is Treating Employment Tax Debts as Little as $68,000 as a Crime
Understanding Federal Tax Lien and How to Get Rid of It- IRS is Prosecuting Ordinary Employment Tax Debt as a Crime