Tag Archives: tax
IRS Notice CP 503: IRS Second Notice of Balance Due: What to Do
An IRS CP 503 notice is a letter that the IRS sends out to individuals as a reminder and a means to collect on a tax debt balance. This letter is a final notice and follows previous attempts to receive
Tax Planning Opportunities for High Net Worth Individuals
Despite the election results, taxes are going up! Although major tax law changes are set to take place in 2013, there are opportunities for high net worth individuals. Below are a few planning opportunities. Tax Provisions Which May Impact Planning Opportunities
Tax Planning Opportunities for Business Owners
Unless Congress acts quickly, taxes are going up! Although major tax law changes are set to take place in 2013, there are some planning opportunities for business owners: Tax Provisions Which May Impact Planning Opportunities ■ Federal estate tax exemption decreasing
New Tax Planning Opportunities for High Income Individuals
To help appreciate the planning opportunities individuals may have between now and year end, we have prepared a summary of the key tax law provisions affecting high income individuals. Tax Provisions Which May Impact Planning Opportunities ■ Marginal ordinary income
Upcoming 2013 Tax Provisions Which Will Impact Planning Opportunities
Unless Congress acts quickly, taxes are going up! Although major tax law changes are set to take place in 2013, uncertainty makes it hard for families and businesses alike to plan ahead. Below are the expected tax law changes: Marginal ordinary
Employee or Contractor?: The IRS’s New Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP)
When the IRS says “voluntary” it can sound scary. The IRS is unlikely to use this word unless the potential liability is serious. The IRS would much rather have you come forward. If you do, you’re likely to get a
Audit Beware: IRS’ Global High Wealth Industry Group
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discussed the new IRS’ Global High Wealth Industry Group. Over 1 year ago we warned readers of the new group when Commissioner Shulman announced its formation in an address to the American
What HSBC India Accountholders Can Expect From the IRS
Our firm recently informally met with a US Department of Justice official (name withheld because official was not authorized to officially speak) in Washington DC regarding the pending summons served on HSBC India to reveal account information (including names, addresses,
HSBC Expected to Disclose Account Holders Names
The IRS has petitioned for a federal court authorization to enable it to obtain information on HSBC Bank’s American account holders using their foreign accounts to evade taxes. Most of these account holders are believed to be Americans of Indian
HSBC Client Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Hide Indian Accounts From IRS
An Indian-American businessman on Tuesday pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud US tax authorities by hiding his bank accounts in HSBC India, a case which has led the IRS to probe NRIs holding accounts in the bank. Vaibhav Dahake, 44
IRS’ Takes Legal Action Against Offshore HSBC Indian Accounts
Last week the U.S. Justice Department asked a federal district court in San Francisco to force HSBC USA to disclose the names of their U.S. customers suspected of having secret bank accounts in India. The legal action comes after the
IRS Launches Second Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative After Successful Prosecution
After a successful indictment of a New Jersey man with HSBC Bank accounts in India, the IRS introduced a new Voluntary Disclosure Program on February 8, 2011 for U.S. taxpayers with undisclosed offshore accounts. Last week, according to an indictment
Still Beware of State Death Taxes…
Despite the new and generous federal estate tax exemption of $5 million per estate and $10 million per couple, many less wealthy families still have to plan for estate taxes–state estate taxes that is. The $10 million exemption makes state
Adding Beneficiaries to an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust
If the owner and beneficiary of the a life insurance policy is an irrevocable life insurance trust (“ILIT”), the proceeds from the life insurance policy would not be included in her estate and could be used to completely provide funds
New offshore account disclosure law
To pay for the hiring incentives in the recently enacted “Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act” (the 2010 HIRE Act), Congress passed several offsetting revenue raisers, including a comprehensive set of measures to reduce offshore noncompliance by giving IRS new
Pennsylvania’s 2010 Tax Amnesty Program
Our firm recently successfully filed several client's state amnesty applications.
New York Penalty and Interest Discount (PAID) program
In the state's press release, they mention they are increasing their enforcement efforts to collect unpaid bills.
New Jersey State Income Taxation of 2010 Conversion of a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA
Therefore, New Jersey also conforms to the...provision regarding the Federal Income Tax reporting of a distribution from an IRA which the taxpayer converts into a Roth IRA this year in 2010.
Pointers on the Yearly Gift Tax Exemption
When you give money or property to another person as a gift, you may have to pay a gift tax. The tax is paid by the donor. The person receiving the gift does not have to pay the tax The
Year End Estate Planning Tips – Make Annual Exclusion Gifts
This year the annual gift tax exclusion is $13,000 per person and in 2010 the exclusion will remain the same.
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act – Traps for the Unwary
For anyone who has clients or family members that live and work abroad, the new Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is a real problem. Although this Act is supposed to punish Americans who hide assets abroad to avoid their