The IRS begins to reach out to crypto exchanges

A member of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) assistant division and national fraud counsel teams announced her department’s intention to increase their remittance of “John Doe” letters to cryptocurrency companies soon. The IRS has previously sent these letters to...

Options for resolving high tax delinquencies

Debts can make anyone feel overwhelmed; however, there are few creditors that most U.S. consumers fear more than the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). There are many ways to find yourself owing $50,000, $100,000 or even $200,000 or more to the IRS. For example, you may...

State tax allowable and non-allowable deductions

Corporations are entitled to deductions that will be subtracted from the total gross revenue of the business. The total is the corporation’s taxable net income. For corporations in Massachusetts, some taxes are deductible under the Federal Internal Revenue Code but...

What you need to know when appealing a tax lien

  If you fall behind on your taxes, you may be subjected to a tax lien from the IRS, which, essentially, is a legal claim on your property. A tax lien, while no longer appearing on credit reports, still appears to creditors. That means a lien could prevent you from...

Common causes of IRS audits

  From time to time, when the IRS detects there might be something off about your tax filings, they might perform an audit or a review of your finances and the information provided to ensure you’re following tax laws. During tax season, when attempting to maximize...

The IRS, tax audits, and how to avoid trouble

  The vast majority of tax troubles start with errors. If the Internal Revenue Service uncovers information that doesn’t validate claimed credits or deductions, taxpayers can find themselves in a bit of trouble. However, these errors don’t necessarily lead to tax...

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...