Although everyone dreads the prospect of a tax audit, they’re a rare occurrence. In 2018, the IRS audited an estimated 1 million returns, which is only 0.5% of all returns filed the year before. Situations that can trigger a tax audit include: Miscalculations on any of your personal or business tax return Claiming a high […]
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How Does The IRS Prove Tax Fraud or Tax Evasion?
Out of all of the offenses in the U.S. Tax Code, tax fraud results in the highest number of charges being laid. According to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, 517 of the cases it handled in 2018 involved income tax evasion. Incidentally, the district of New Jersey was one of the top five districts for tax […]
Estimated Tax Payment Penalties- How It Works
Last March, attorney Michael Avenatti, who is best remembered for his representation of actress Stormy Daniels, proved that failure to make estimated tax payments is a bad idea. In addition to being charged with providing false tax returns for 2011-13 in order to receive $4.1 million in loans, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles […]
Understanding the IRS Collections Process
Like most creditors, the IRS will act on its right to collect taxes that you owe. In the beginning, its collection process is similar to what you may have encountered with an overdue credit card or utility bill: you get a Notice and Demand for Payment (also known as a CP501 notice) in the mail […]
How And When To Get A Tax Extension in 2020
For most people, the deadline for paying taxes on income earned in 2019 will be April 15, 2020. If you have a more complicated return or just need extra time collecting the documentation needed to complete and send it, you have to file an extension with the IRS by April 15 or face interest and […]