For about 20 years now, the IRS has been annually publishing a ‘Dirty Dozen’ list of common taxpayer “scams.” The intent is to warn taxpayers, tax professionals, financial institutions, and financial advisors of abusive transactions, including bogus tax avoidance strategies as well as consumer-focused scams that target average taxpayers. The IRS identifies problem areas through audits, promoter […]

Over the past decade, pension plans have been established and licensed in Malta with particular consideration given to US taxpayers. A number of these plans were designed to accept “rollovers” from foreign pensions plans owned by US persons – most notably from UK pension plans – combining the tax deferral benefits of a Qualifying Recognised […]

On August 24, 2022 the IRS issued Notice 2022-36 which provides failure-to-file penalty relief to many taxpayers who have late filed (or will late file) certain 2019 or 2020 tax returns. Included in this relief are the following income tax returns (not an exhaustive list): Form 1040 and 1040-NR Individual Tax Returns Form 1041 Tax Returns […]

The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022. The tax changes in the law are a part of the “deficit reduction” provisions, Washington-speak for “tax increases”. The most significant tax increases are primarily aimed at the largest corporations. The bill will impose a new minimum tax on corporations with an average […]

As part of this ongoing effort, the IRS has implemented the Identity Protection PIN Opt-In Program. This program is designed to help protect people against tax-related identity theft. The IP PIN program is now available to anyone who can verify their identity. We encourage our clients to protect themselves through the IP PIN program. […]

The summer season is here (and so are some summer-time related puns to keep tax fun).  We have a treat for your beach reading pleasure; the second in a series of posts which we refer to as Everything you didn’t learn about taxes in school. 1.     Don’t ever get tide down by penalties and interest and file […]

今天, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered the UK’s 2022 Spring Statement, which has been keenly anticipated in the midst of the “cost of living crisis” currently affecting the country. On the personal tax front, there were ultimately a limited amount of significant announcements, 然而, the key points for your consideration are […]