Frivolous Tax Returns The IRS can charge penalties of $5,000 for Frivolous Tax Returns and other Frivolous submissions made to the IRS. The US Tax Court may impose penalties of up to $25,000 when a Taxpayer makes frivolous arguments in Tax Court. A list of some of the frivolous arguments that can lead to penalties
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Tax Preparer Penalties – When Your Accountant Makes an Error
Tax Preparer Penalties The IRS (and other taxing authorities such as the Franchise Tax Board) may assess accuracy related penalties against taxpayers when taxpayers tax returns contain errors like understated income and disallowed deductions. At times, taxpayers who hired a CPA, accountant, or other tax advisor may find themselves being audited because the return their
Covid-Related Late Filing Tax Penalties
Covid-Related Late Filing Tax Penalties Many people have experienced covid-related tax problems that could lead to Covid-Related late filing tax penalties. COVID-19 has directly or indirectly caused many people to file tax returns and/or pay their taxes late resulting in tax penalties. One issue the California Office of Tax Appeals recently ruled on was how
Put Your Home in a Trust
Put Your Home in a Trust Owning a home is a quintessential part of the American Dream. During the excitement and joy of signing closing papers and receiving keys, very few homeowners stop to consider how to protect their home in the event they pass away. One way homeowners can protect their homes, amongst other
IRS Tax Brackets 2023
Will New Tax Brackets for the 2023 Calendar Year Help You? The IRS updates tax rates annually based on inflation—and with this year’s monthly inflation numbers struggling to dip below seven percent, income tax thresholds are changing fairly dramatically compared to past years. The new IRS Tax Brackets 2023 reflect the substantial changes to prices
You hit the lottery jackpot! Now what?
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How to Get Rid of Tax Debt Without Filing for Bankruptcy
Get Rid of Tax Debt A common question asked by those who fall behind on taxes is, “How to get rid of tax debt without filing for bankruptcy?” Our legal professionals at RJS LAW help answer this question often and this blog post will discuss some of the different programs and approaches used to help
Small Businesses and Contractors Affected By The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Small Businesses and Contractors Affected By The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Welcome to the new year of 2022. As so often happens, a new year means new changes to federal tax laws and this year is no different. There is a small change buried in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, passed
Bankruptcy and Taxes
Bankruptcy and Taxes As a tax attorney, I am often asked if taxes can be discharged in bankruptcy. The answer to that question is . . . sometimes. Even when bankruptcy is available for a tax debt, bankruptcy may not be the best option for a person with a tax debt. Some tax debts are
Coronavirus COVID-19 and Taxes
Coronavirus COVID-19 and Taxes. The first reported cases of Coronavirus (COVID 19) in the United States happen to coincide with income tax filing season. For tax people like us, Coronavirus COVID-19 and taxes begs the question, how will Coronavirus affect the taxes of individuals and businesses? This article will be based on the laws currently