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Why the Tax Court Rejected a Historic Facade Preservation Easement Deduction
A landmark ruling emphasizes the strict requirements for conservation contributions. The Tax Court’s Landmark Decision The Tax Court recently upheld the IRS’s denial of a $23 million charitable contribution deduction claimed by Capital Places II Owner, LLC (CPII). The case...
Ohio Man Admits to Tax Fraud and Operating Illegal Gambling Business
Illegal Gambling Profits and Tax Evasion Lead to Federal Charges An Ohio man recently pleaded guilty to tax evasion, operating an illegal gambling business, and money laundering. His actions not only violated gambling laws but also defrauded the IRS of...
December Tax Bill Roundup: Key Legislative Highlights
From Social Security Reform to Disaster Relief, Here’s What Passed and What’s Next December was a pivotal month for tax legislation. While Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown, several impactful tax-related bills were passed before closing out the 118th legislative...
Home Builder Admits to Tax Conspiracy and False Document Scheme
Former Massachusetts Home Builder Concealed Over $1 Million in Income and Created Fake Documents A former Massachusetts home builder has pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the United States and creating false documents to assist a client in securing a...
Arizona Tax Preparer Admits Guilt in $60 Million Abusive-Trust Tax Shelter Scheme
Fraudulent Tax Returns Caused $17 Million in Losses to the IRS An Arizona tax preparer pleaded guilty to preparing fraudulent tax returns as part of a nationwide abusive-trust tax shelter scheme. The scheme concealed more than $60 million in income,...
Former CEO Pleads Guilty to $14 Million Payroll Tax Fraud
New Hampshire Man Also Failed to File Personal Tax Returns A former CEO of a startup software company in New Hampshire admitted guilt in a payroll tax fraud scheme that defrauded the IRS of more than $14 million. The irresponsible...