Tax Planning & Compliance Blog Posts from the Tax Firm, Moskowitz LLP

Math Errors on Tax Returns

Posted on June 4, 2013February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Posted in Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection, Tax Planning & Compliance

Despite the fact that a growing number of U.S. taxpayers are submitting their tax returns electronically - a method that, in theory, should promote accuracy by automatically tallying totals - The Associated Press recently revealed that mathematical errors may be on the rise. The A.P. reports that 2.7 million miscalculations...

Residency Under U.S. Tax Law

Posted on June 2, 2013February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Posted in International Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance

Taxation of non-U.S. citizens is determined based on the residency status of the individual or entity. Different from U.S. immigration laws, the tax laws divide taxpayer into two categories: Resident aliens are taxed in the same manner as U.S. citizens on their worldwide income, and Nonresident aliens are taxed according...

What is the United States Tax Court

Posted on March 28, 2013February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Posted in Tax Planning & Compliance

The United States Tax Court was established by Congress to provide a judicial forum in which taxpayers have the opportunity to dispute proposed federal tax deficiencies, penalty assessments, and certain collection of tax matters. The Tax Court is composed of 19 judges appointed by the president. By virtue of their...

Christopher Housh Appointed Chapter Director 2013 – 2015 GGSEA

Posted on March 18, 2013February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Posted in Tax Planning & Compliance

Golden Gate Society of Enrolled Agents SAN FRANCISCO, CA - March. 5, 2013 - Moskowitz LLP, a San Francisco-based tax law firm, is proud to announce that Christopher Housh, E.A. will be serving as Chapter Director for the Golden Gate Society of Enrolled Agents (GGSEA) between June 2013 and May...

A Q & A with Stephen Moskowitz, Esq., Founding Partner of Moskowitz LLP

Posted on March 18, 2013February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Posted in Tax Planning & Compliance

Stephen Moskowitz Founding Partner Steve Moskowitz, Esq. has been a practicing tax attorney for more than 30 years, and continues to handle every case with the unrivaled tenacity that has fueled his success. Read this Question and Answer session to learn more about what drives him as a tax lawyer,...

Filing 2012 tax returns is bound to be a more frustrating process for California’s wealthiest residents

Posted on January 27, 2013April 1, 2022 by Moskowitz LLP Posted in State & Local Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance

For California's wealthiest residents, filing their 2012 tax returns is bound to be a more frustrating process. In November 2012, a public vote led to the passage of Proposition 30, which retroactively increases tax rates for state residents earning $250,000 or more per year. The federal fiscal cliff deal that...

Be sure to avoid these common errors this tax season

Posted on January 25, 2013February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Posted in Tax Planning & Compliance

Every year, countless taxpayers fall victim to the same filing traps, which can result in delayed refunds and much-dreaded audits. And, with all of the regulation changes put in place this year, both on the federal and state level, it is all the more important for everyone to avoid some...

Tax Return Preparers, Crimes, and Penalties

Posted on August 2, 2012February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Posted in Criminal Tax Law, Tax Planning & Compliance, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection

with thanks to Elizabeth E. Prehn, Law Clerk The Internal Revenue Service and lawmakers across the nation have introduced a bill to Congress to Increase Tax Preparer Penalties. While this bill, introduced as the Fighting Tax Fraud Act, is aimed at blatant schemes by tax preparers to defraud taxpayers, it...

FBAR Filing Deadline – Receipt on or before June 30

Posted on June 26, 2012February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Posted in International Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance

Foreign Bank Account Report, Treasury Department Form 90-22.1 (FBAR) Who Must File an FBAR: Generally, every U.S. person with a financial interest in or signature or other authority over, any financial account outside of the United States, must file an FBAR if the aggregate value of all accounts exceeds $10,000...

Who does the Internal Revenue Service consider a Tax Preparer? Exploring Applicable Law

Posted on January 31, 2012February 19, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Posted in Tax Planning & Compliance

Who does the Internal Revenue Service consider a tax preparer? For such a simple question, the answer can be complicated. This is an important question for attorneys, accountants, Enrolled Agents, or other professionals. Tax returns that show substantial understatements due to tax preparer error, whether it be intentional or not,...

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