Reports from multiple casinos about the spending of a public official in Montgomery County alerted the Internal Revenue Service to the possibility of unpaid income taxes. The subsequent IRS investigation eventually uncovered the fraudulent activities of the chief...
Month: November 2018
Income tax fraud
The year is almost over, and it will soon be tax time again. However, according to the IRS, a significant portion of taxpayers in Maryland and across the U.S. fail to adhere to the tax code when they file their returns.The IRS reports that around 17 percent of tax...
Why the IRS could audit a tax return
If the IRS suspects that a Maryland taxpayer or anyone else isn't being honest on a tax return, the agency may initiate an audit. In 2016, 0.7 percent of all returns were selected for audit. In some cases, audits may be initiated on a random basis. There are seven...
Remember to file form 8300 correctly to protect yourself
Form 8300 is an important tax document. It is required to fill out this form if your business accepts a cash payment over $10,000. This form provides information to the Internal Revenue Service, which helps it fight against money laundering. Anyone in a trade who...
What to know about filing gift tax forms
Each year, Maryland residents and others are free to gift up to $15,000 per person to as many people as they would like. If an individual makes gifts in excess of $15,000, he or she is generally required to file Form 709. This is true even if a person owes no tax on...
Contributing too much to a 401(k)
For many Maryland workers, a 401(k) retirement account is one of the perks of their jobs. However, the Internal Revenue Service has found that some people have taken advantage of the system and are making contributions that are in excess of what is currently...