What is an FBAR? | Levins Tax Law

Offshore accounts get a bad rep. The truth, however, is that many people choose to bank with foreign entities in order to take advantage of legal protections, potentially lower tax rates and most importantly an increased sense of privacy. Storing your money in an...

IRS/ DOJ spotlight: offshore tax evasion

In early 2021, the United States Congress passed H.R. 1786, also known as the “Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act.” The passage of this new legislation marks a renewed focus on eliminating tax evasion by the IRS, the Department of Justice and the United States government as a...

How the IRS manages virtual currencies

  With virtual currency transactions becoming more frequent in recent years, the IRS has begun addressing taxpayer noncompliance related to virtual currency transactions. In 2019, the IRS started its Virtual Currency Compliance campaign by sending educational letters...

Issues and consequences of sales and use tax error

Sales tax compliance is the preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns. Companies have to provide exacting and detailed analysis of transaction-by-transaction dealings. It’s a complex and challenging process for even the most powerful companies. When errors...