Unmasking the Master of Distressed Properties Robert Anthony Di Giorgio, Sr., was a real estate guru who turned distressed properties into goldmines. But this high-rolling, jet-setting tycoon wasn’t just hiding renovation secrets – he was also hiding a fortune from the taxman. Between 2005 and 2007, Di Giorgio failed to report a substantial portion of […]
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Charles Lin & Amy Lin
https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/9385539/charles-lin-amy-lin/ Background Charles Lin and Amy Lin, a retired couple residing in Virginia, filed their 2019 federal income tax return. On their return, they reported $4,010 in dividends, $50,629 in taxable retirement benefits, and a rental real estate loss of $8,189. The rental loss was from a room that the couple rented out to a […]
Requesting a Refund or Abatement from the IRS: When Can You Use Form 843?
If you owe money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you are probably looking for any possible way to resolve the matter or reduce the amount that you owe. In some situations, you may be able to request a refund or abatement of your tax debt. This can be done by filing a Form 843. […]
Can’t Pay Your Taxes in Full? Consider Filing IRS Form 9465
For many American taxpayers, April 15 is the worst day of the year. Beyond the drudgery of filling out forms and assembling documentation, these individuals know that they will have to write a big check to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). So what happens if you owe more in taxes than you can pay on […]
IRS Gambling Losses Audit
If you’re like many Americans, you enjoy gambling. Perhaps you hit Atlantic City or even Vegas a few times a year, having fun while winning a few bucks. But how does your gambling affect your taxes? Gambling winnings are considered taxable income, which means that you must report them as such for purposes of both […]
