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Steroid Shots in Parking Lots

Posted on March 30, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law,

What Really is At Stake in the Bonds Trial San Francisco CA - Back on the witness stand for a second time, former SF Giant Marvin Benard was cross-examined by the defense trying to prove that Greg Anderson never specifically told athletes that he was, in fact, giving them steroids. ...

Baseball Players on the Witness Stand

Posted on March 29, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law,

Did They Know About the "Cream" and the "Clear" San Francisco, CA - The defense complained that the prosecution has failed to turn over evidence and after a 25-minute squabble between the sides, the first witness was able to take the stand on Tuesday morning. Barry Sample, a director of...

2011 Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI) for Unreported Offshore Accounts

Posted on March 29, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law, International Taxation,

There has recently been a flurry of press surrounding the IRS' announcement of a new 2011 Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI) for offshore accounts. This program is part of the Department of Justice's targeting of offshore bank account holders who fail to report income associated with the account on their U.S....

Collection News: The Internal Revenue Announces Changes to its Collection Program

Posted on March 29, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection, Tax Planning & Compliance,

On February 24, 2011, the IRS issued a press release announcing the steps it is taking to make its collection program to help individuals and businesses meet their tax obligations without adding an unnecessary tax burden to taxpayers. IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman stated, "these steps are in the best interest...

Individual Tax Preparation Filing and Payment Deadlines

Posted on March 29, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Tax Planning & Compliance,

Individual taxpayers will have until April 18, 2011* to file their returns and pay any tax due. This year the normal tax deadline, Friday, April 15th, falls on a legal holiday in the District of Columbia. As D.C. holidays affect tax deadlines in the same way federal holidays do, all...

Reduce Taxes with Good Tax Planning

Posted on March 29, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Tax Planning & Compliance, Business Law,

Tax planning is often the most overlooked business strategy applied by business owners. Staying profitable in the current business environment takes skill and knowledge. The Law Offices of Stephen Moskowitz, LLP works with business owners to seize every opportunity to reduce their taxes. Make sure Uncle Sam is not getting...

Opening Statements Given at Barry Bonds Trial

Posted on March 22, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection, Criminal Tax Law,

Other Posts in this Series Legal Analyst Steve Moskowitz Keeps News on Barry Bonds In Perspective Courts Determine Public Access in Bonds Case Legal Analyst Steve Moskowitz Will Report on the Bonds Trial The Barry Bonds Trial, A Recap of Week Two The Barry Bonds Trial, Before the Closing Arguments...

Legal Analyst Steve Moskowitz Will Report on the Bonds Trial

Posted on March 21, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Courts Determine Public Access in Bonds Case

Posted on March 9, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Other Posts in this Series Legal Analyst Steve Moskowitz Keeps News on Barry Bonds In Perspective Legal Analyst Steve Moskowitz Will Report on the Bonds Trial Opening Statements Given at Barry Bonds Trial The Barry Bonds Trial, A Recap of Week Two The Barry Bonds Trial, Before the Closing Arguments...

Legal Analyst Steve Moskowitz Keeps News on Barry Bonds In Perspective

Posted on March 3, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Other Posts in this Series Courts Determine Public Access in Bonds Case Legal Analyst Steve Moskowitz Will Report on the Bonds Trial Opening Statements Given at Barry Bonds Trial The Barry Bonds Trial, A Recap of Week Two The Barry Bonds Trial, Before the Closing Arguments and Jury Deliberations The...

Former state senator reports to federal prison

Posted on March 2, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law,

On January 5, 2011, former state of Louisiana Sen. Charles D. Jones was sentenced to 27-months in federal prison for tax evasion. As of this date, it is our understanding that Former Senator Jones has reported to an undisclosed federal prison to begin serving his sentence. The 60-year-old Jones was...

Voluntary Disclosure Initiative

Posted on February 23, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP International Taxation, Criminal Tax Law,

"Last & Best" 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative On February 8, 2011, the Internal Revenue Service announced the "last and best" voluntary disclosure program for those with offshore accounts. The official name of the program is the "2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative" (OVDI). This new program is scheduled to run...

Audit Enforcement and Audit Plan Strategies

Posted on February 10, 2011February 20, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Business Law, Tax Planning & Compliance,

Audit Plan Strategies The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) is responsible for monitoring and directing the IRS's activities. Recently, the TIGTA estimated that taxpayers will owe $345 billion more than what they actually claim they owe on their income tax returns this year. Because they are expecting this...

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