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Here’s what taxpayers should know if they get a notice from the IRS
Certain taxpayers might get a letter from the IRS this year. It’s called an IRS Notice CP 2000. It gives detailed information about issues the IRS identified. The IRS sends this notice when information from a third party doesn't match the information the taxpayer reported on their tax return. The no
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readJun 27, 2019A Tax Poem
Indoors or out, no one relaxes In March, that month of wind and taxes, The wind will presently disappear, The taxes last us all the year. -Ogden Nash
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMay 28, 2019Your IRS Questions Answered Here…
Question: I’m currently separated from my spouse, who owns his own business, and we are in the process of getting a divorce. I have always filed jointly with my spouse and now the IRS is sending me notices stating I owe $35,000. I have no idea how they are coming up with this amount as […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMay 23, 2019Fasteners, Inc. Executive Tries to Screw the IRS and Gets Nailed
William Keith Jones, of Washington State, pled guilty to four counts of tax evasion as part of a plea agreement. Jones, a former chief executive officer, and general manager of Fasteners, Inc. admitted in court to filing fraudulent tax returns from 2012 to 2015; failing to pay nearly $74,000 of taxe
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMay 21, 2019Take the Tax Trivia Challenge!
1. Which ancient civilization revered the tax professional as the most noble man in society? 2. How much do you think the tax on a gold watch was during the Civil War? 3. What was the top income tax rate during World War 1? 4. Which issue had the most lobbyists working on it in […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readMay 16, 2019Las Vegas Man Gambles with the IRS and Loses
William Waller Jr., a real estate broker from Las Vegas, NV was convicted in a jury trial of one count of attempting to evade the payment of federal income taxes of more than $500,000 and two counts of failing to file income tax returns. After filing his 1998 tax return showing zero income, Waller d
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMay 14, 2019Just a Single Count of Tax Evasion Could Land You in Prison
Kenneth Wenberg, a medical doctor from Heppner, OR, pled guilty to one count of tax evasion as part of a plea agreement with the court. According to court documents, Dr. Wenberg created nominee entities to hide assets and income earned as a physician with two separate health care facilities. Dr. Wen
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMay 9, 2019Art Dealer Tries to Paint a Different Picture of Her Income
Mary Boone, a prominent art gallery owner in NYC, who was once called “Queen of the Art Scene” by New York magazine, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on charges of filing false tax returns. Boone pled guilty to the charges for filing both personal and business false returns. Prosecuto
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMay 7, 2019Your IRS Questions Answered Here…
Question: I received a notice from the IRS because I did not have the funds to pay the taxes I owed on my 2017 income tax return. I also was late in filing my tax return. Not only is the IRS demanding the tax I owe, but they have slapped on these huge amounts for […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readMay 2, 2019Fun IRS Statistic
In 2017, 88% of taxpayers view cheating on their taxes as not at all acceptable. 9% said “a little here and there”, and 3% responded with “as much as possible” Source: 2017 IRS Data Book
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 30, 2019Landscaper Hedges His Bet and Loses with the IRS
Joseph Ferry III, from Port Saint Lucie, FL was indicted after his arrest on five counts each of filing false corporate and individual tax returns. Ferry was the owner of Ferry Enterprises, Inc., which provided residential and commercial landscaping services. The indictment alleges that Ferry unders
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 25, 2019Tax Identity Theft Still on IRS’ List of “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams
Although tax related identity theft has dropped somewhat in recent years, the scam still made the IRS’ 2019 ‘Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams list. Taxpayers should remember that identity thieves constantly strive to find a scheme that works. Once their ruse begins to fail as taxpayers become aware of their p
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 23, 2019How the Stars Avoided the 90% Tax Rate in the 1950s
In the 1950s and early 60’s, there was a 90% tax rate on taxpayers earning in the highest tax bracket of $200,000 ($1.9 million today). In order to avoid paying almost all their income to the IRS, the rich used loopholes to reduce their tax bill. But even with loopholes, the wealthiest still ended u
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readApr 18, 2019It will be a Concrete Jungle for Paving Company Owner
Douglas Wieland of Denver, CO, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of failure to pay income taxes. Wieland was the owner of Performance Paving, a company that performed concrete and asphalt work. According to court documents, it was shown that from Ap
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 16, 2019Taxpayers who can’t pay their taxes should still file on time
With the April tax filing due date just a few days away, taxpayers should remember to both file and pay any taxes they owe by the deadine. Taxpayers who do not file and pay timely will see their tax debt grow. In fact, penalties and interest can cause a taxpayer’s debt to grow by more […]
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 12, 2019Accountant Steals NBA Client’s Identity and Gets Slam Dunked by the IRS
Randy Usow, an accountant from Mequon, WI,, was sentenced to 30 months in prison after defrauding the IRS by using his client’s identity to file bogus tax returns. Usow used former Milwaukee Bucks center Zaza Pachulia’s personal information to file false tax returns that generated inflated refunds,
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 11, 2019Individuals who need passports for imminent travel should contact IRS promptly to resolve tax debt
According to the IRS: WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service today reiterated its warning that taxpayers may not be able to renew a current passport or obtain a new passport if they owe federal taxes. To avoid delays in travel plans, taxpayers need to take prompt action to resolve their tax issue
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•4 min readApr 9, 2019IRS warning: Don’t be a victim of ‘ghost’ tax return preparers
According to the IRS: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-warning-dont-be-a-victim-of-ghost-tax-return-preparers?inf_contact_key=1c9a49e42c4b6e18d187fe8b99fe8cfc680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service is cautioning taxpayers to avoid the dangers of “ghost” tax retur
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readApr 4, 2019Your IRS Questions Answered Here:
Question: I received a Notice of Federal Tax Lien via certified mail for unpaid back taxes and I’m scared and don’t know what to do. Can you help? Answer: Yes. A Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) is public record and is generally filed with the County Recorder where you reside. A federal tax lien […
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readApr 2, 2019IRS Fun Fact
Richard Nixon’s tax return showed an income of $200,000, and in 1970 paid $792.81 in federal income tax and $878.03 in 1971, with deductions of $571,000 for donating “vice-presidential papers.
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 28, 2019IRS Dirty Dozen Scams
The Internal Revenue Service today wrapped up issuing its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams. The IRS reminds taxpayers to remain vigilant to these often aggressive and evolving schemes throughout the year. Phishing: Taxpayers should be alert to potential fake emails or websites looking to steal
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•4 min readMar 27, 2019Massachusetts Couple Could Face Long Prison Term
Gary DeCicco and Pamela Avedisian of Nahant, MA, were charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of tax evasion, one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, four counts of wire fraud and six counts of engaging in unlawful monetary transactions. Between April 2012 and February 2013, DeCic
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 26, 2019Attorney and GOP Power Broker Has Champagne Taste but Claims a Beer Budget
George Gilmore, one of the most powerful figures for the GOP in New Jersey, was indicted in Jan. 2019 on six federal tax-related counts. Gilmore, an attorney at the firm Gilmore & Monahan, which had $2 million in public contracts across the state in 2017, was charged with tax evasion, filing false t
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 21, 2019If You Owe It, and You Have It, You Must Pay It
An independent contractor from Tulsa, Ok, John Petrig, pled guilty in Federal Court to one count of tax evasion. Petrig worked installing ATM machines inside casinos. His company paid him a commission based on the number of transactions executed at the ATMs. On his 2015 tax return, Petrig showed an
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 19, 2019Don’t Mess with the IRS’ Criminal Investigation Division
A fact that is little known to the public, the IRS has a large inventory of weapons. An official report says that at the end of 2017, the tax agency has 4,487 guns and 5,062,006 rounds of ammunition, including 15 fully automatic firearms, which only the Criminal Investigation Division is authorized
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 14, 2019The IRS Throws a Wrench in Mechanic’s Plan
Albert Strong, a North Carolina mechanic, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for wire fraud and filing a false income tax return after pleading guilty to the charges in April, 2018. Strong worked as a mechanic/machinist at a company in Charlotte. From 2008 to 2015, Strong embezzled more than $1,48
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•1 min readMar 12, 2019IRS is Cracking Down on International Travel – Notice CP508C
In an effort to put new pressure on taxpayers with tax delinquencies, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is leveraging its ability to block international travel—even in the absence of any flight risk. Delinquent taxpayers may receive a Notice CP508C from the IRS if they’ve been certified to the US D
Gregory McCauley Jr., Esq.•2 min readMar 11, 2019Showing 406–432 of 732 articles
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