The Aftermath of IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program- Foreign Bank Accounts

You made an Offshore Voluntary Disclosure, now what? In July 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Large Business and International Division announced the next steps after taxpayers made a voluntary disclosure regarding unreported bank accounts or foreign assets. When taxpayers make a voluntary disclosure, each taxpayer essentially promises to stay...

International Information Returns

There are extraordinarily high tax penalties for the late filing of certain international information returns. If you have assets overseas, you most likely have at least one international information return reporting requirement. Don’t ignore these filings or you could lose a large portion of your investment to tax penalties. Do...

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Think the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 doesn’t matter to you? Your ignorance could be costing you lots of money. Schedule a meeting now to see if our year end planning services can reduce your 2019 tax bill. Schedule with Cliff Now Moskowitz attorneys and accountants have...

Captive Insurance Companies, Part IV: Crackdown on Captive Insurance Abuses

Previous Posts in this Series Part I: What is a Captive Insurance Company? Part II: Types of Captives Part III: Benefits and Risks A captive insurance company manages its parent company’s business risks while providing it with substantial benefits. However, abuse of the tax benefits of captives – particularly small...

Captive Insurance Companies, Part III: Benefits and Risks

Previous Posts in this Series Part I: What is a Captive Insurance Company? Part II: Types of Captives Captive insurance companies provide businesses with savings opportunities, tax benefits, and greater flexibility in managing insurance needs. However, they are subject to pricing fluctuations, require significant capital, and pose some administrative challenges,...

Captive Insurance Companies, Part II: Types of Captives

Previous Posts in this Series Part I: What is a Captive Insurance Company? Captive insurance companies were created to enable corporations to establish subsidiaries that can insure the company’s own risks. The captive insurance industry has developed over the years and now includes a variety of forms and group structures....

Captive Insurance, Part I: What is a Captive Insurance Company?

Captive insurance companies were originally established to help businesses cover risks otherwise difficult to secure. They have expanded to include nearly every type of insurance. To protect themselves from certain risks, many businesses have formed subsidiary companies that provide them with insurance and risk-management services. Captive insurance companies are a...