Entries by Tax Attorney

U.S. Supreme Court To Weigh In On How FBAR Penalties Are Calculated

U.S. Supreme Court To Weigh In On How FBAR Penalties Are Calculated In recent years the IRS has made the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) penalty enforcement a top priority and this is alarming the taxpayers worldwide. Even in the course of every routine domestic IRS audit, IRS agents are looking for […]

Be Prepared – All Taxpayers Should Plan Ahead For Natural Disasters.

Be Prepared – All Taxpayers Should Plan Ahead For Natural Disasters. Floods, wildfires, hurricanes, tornados and other natural disasters happen quickly and often with little warning.  No one can prevent these disasters from happening, but people can prepare for them. IRS Tax Relief Details The IRS usually announces tax relief to any area designated by […]

If You Can’t Beat Them Then Join Them – Rhode Island Legalizes Adult-use Marijuana

On May 25, 2022 Rhode Island officially became the 19th state in the U.S. to legalize adult-use marijuana when Democratic Governor Dan McKee signed into law a bill passed by state lawmakers the day before.  Existing medical cannabis operators will be able to obtain hybrid adult-use licenses on December 1, 2022 so recreational sales are expected to begin then.  […]

California Decreasing Cannabis Taxes Starting July 1, 2022

Every six months the California Department Of Tax And Fee Administration (CDTFA) which oversees the reporting and collection of taxes for the California cannabis industry re-determines the cannabis markup rate.  This rate is the markup between the wholesale cost and the retail selling price and is based on statewide market data. For the period commencing […]

Why It Is Important To Tell The Difference Between A Hobby And A Business For Tax Purposes

Your “hobby business” could land you in Tax Court – avoid IRS pitfalls by how you structure your small business. A hobby is any activity that a person pursues because they enjoy it and with no intention of making a profit. People operate a business with the intention of making a profit.  Many enterprising people successfully develop […]

Five Tax Shelter Promoters and Two Appraisers Indicted in Syndicated Conservation Easement Tax Scheme

Five Tax Shelter Promoters and Two Appraisers Indicted in Syndicated Conservation Easement Tax Scheme Conspiracy Allegedly Involved Sale of Over $1.3 Billion in Fraudulent Tax Deductions The U.S. Justice Department (“DOJ”) announced on March 1, 2022 that a federal grand jury sitting in Atlanta, Georgia, returned a superseding indictment on February 24, 2022 charging seven […]