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Challenging a Tax Summons, Part 2 of 2

Posted on June 14, 2016February 15, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

This is a continuation of the first post on challenging a tax summons. IRS investigators should explore all other means of obtaining the information they seek before issuing a summons. They should also consider the effect that a summons will have on the taxpayer's willingness to cooperate if enforcement is...

Steve Moskowitz interviewed by KGO Radio: IRS Tactics, Collection agents, IRS Passport Confiscations

Posted on May 25, 2016February 18, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Steve Moskowitz Interviewed on KGO Radio by Brian Copeland Steve Moskowitz discusses how overwhelming tax bills can be and that the IRS is in a period of maximum enforcement. Enforcement agents are being hired by the IRS as well as collection agencies who are collecting delinquent taxes from individuals who...

When Can the IRS and/or State of California File Tax Liens

Posted on March 30, 2016February 15, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

26 U.S. Code 6325 Grammy Award winning rapper, actor and reality television star T.I. (aka TIP and Clifford Harris) is worth an estimated $215 million, but around $4.5 million of that apparently belongs to the IRS. In August of 2015, a little over year after the release of his gold...

Sales Tax Audits: Part III, Appeals

Posted on June 3, 2015February 18, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Other Posts in this Series Part I: Being Prepared Part II: The Process In Parts I and II of this series on sales tax audits, we discussed some sales tax audit triggers, things to do to minimize the chances of a tax audit, what the auditor is looking for, and...

Sales Tax Audits: Part II, The Process

Posted on May 27, 2015February 18, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Other Posts in this Series Part I: Being Prepared Part III: Appeals In our previous post, we provided some highlights of what Board of Equalization (BOE) auditors look for when conducting sales and use tax audits, and a few things that business owners can do to minimize their chances of...

Sales Tax Audits: Part I, Being Prepared

Posted on May 21, 2015February 18, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Other Posts in this Series Part II: The Process Part III: Appeals Sales tax audits by the California Board of Equalization are among the most costly and time-consuming audits, particularly for businesses that have been lax with their recordkeeping. If your business is facing a sales and use tax audit,...

The IRS Dirty Dozen 2015, #12: Frivolous Tax Arguments

Posted on April 7, 2015February 18, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Other Posts in this Series #1: Phone Scams #2: Phishing #3: Identity Theft #4: Return Preparer Fraud #5: Offshore Tax Avoidance #6: Inflated Refund Claims #7: Fake Charities #8: Hiding Income with Fake Documents #9: Abusive Tax Shelters #10: Falsifying Income to Claim Credits #11: Excessive Claims for Fuel Tax...

The IRS Dirty Dozen 2015, #10: Falsifying Income to Claim Credits

Posted on April 6, 2015February 18, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Other Posts in this Series #1: Phone Scams #2: Phishing #3: Identity Theft #4: Return Preparer Fraud #5: Offshore Tax Avoidance #6: Inflated Refund Claims #7: Fake Charities #8: Hiding Income with Fake Documents #9: Abusive Tax Shelters #11: Excessive Claims for Fuel Tax Credits #12: Frivolous Tax Arguments Following...

The IRS Dirty Dozen 2015, #7: Fake Charities

Posted on April 1, 2015February 18, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Criminal Tax Law, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Other Posts in this Series #1: Phone Scams #2: Phishing #3: Identity Theft #4: Return Preparer Fraud #5: Offshore Tax Avoidance #6: Inflated Refund Claims #8: Hiding Income with Fake Documents #9: Abusive Tax Shelters #10: Falsifying Income to Claim Credits #11: Excessive Claims for Fuel Tax Credits #12: Frivolous...

When Do You Need a Tax Attorney?

Posted on March 13, 2015February 18, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Tax Planning & Compliance, State & Local Taxation, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

It is very important to handle tax issues correctly from the start. Mistakes can cost you a great deal of money, time and hassle - and in some cases may even land you in prison. Attorneys handle a wide variety of legal issues, but since tax is not even a...

5 Myths and Facts of Getting Audited

Posted on February 25, 2015February 18, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Tax Planning & Compliance, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Many of our clients ask us what is the likelihood of them getting audited and what steps can they take to avoid an audit. Although the IRS audits hundreds of thousands of returns each year, audits represent less than 1% of all returns filed so there is generally little cause...

Above-The-Line Tax Deductions

Posted on February 18, 2015February 18, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Tax Planning & Compliance, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

At this time of the year, chances are that you're getting together information for preparing your 2014 income tax return or reviewing a return that's already prepared. When you are doing so, it can pay to take a close look at the adjustments to income you can take on the...

Why a Tax Attorney’s Advice is Important: Case Study – Cavallaro

Posted on February 18, 2015February 18, 2019 by Moskowitz LLP Estate Planning & Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection,

Estate Planning, Gift Tax, Business Succession, and the Ability to Rely on Advice of Counsel JD Supra Business Advisor recently published our case study on the Tax Court Opinion in the Cavallaro matters - a true rags to riches story involving taxation, and why a tax attorney's advice/representation is important....

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