No doubt, the pandemic had an unfortunate economic impact on individuals and businesses alike, causing them to struggle to pay taxes owed to the The People First Initiative did provide relief for about 3 ½ months as the IRS paused enforcement pursuits, such as filing...
Year: 2021
Understanding IRS tax audits
The IRS may decide to audit your small business to check whether the reported taxable loss, income, deductions, and expenses comply with the federal tax laws. If there was a mistake, your business could be liable for interest or penalty. Most business owners and...
December 2021 Tax Updates
Tax Professionals & Data Safeguards. It is part of Circular 230 and in a Tax Tip, the IRS restates that data security measures should be reviewed before year end and provides a data security check list with basic steps they to be taken for their and their client’s...
Personal liability for overdue corporate taxes
Corporations pay various taxes, including income taxes, sales and use taxes and payroll taxes. Failure to pay or delayed payment will have the IRS knocking on their doors. Therefore, it could lead to hefty penalties and fines. First, the IRS will design a suitable...
What you need to know about the IRS tax collection process
While most U.S. citizens are tax compliant, a minority of taxpayers do not adhere to the U.S. tax law. The Internal Revenue Service(IRS), however, exists primarily to ensure that those who don't conform to the tax system remit their tax payments fairly. The IRS...
IRS tax collection considering the pandemic and elections
According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the IRS shut down most office activities between March and July 2020 to protect its employees from COVID19. It also halted all in-person enforcement activities, including the mail service. Over several months,...
Sales and use tax fraud: How to deal with the IRS
Sales and use tax fraud includes willful or intentional filing of false sales returns and failing to remit use taxes. It involves either underreporting the sales worth or the value of the items you are using in another state. Sales and use tax fraud can lead to severe...
Attorney Chaya Kundra – Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Advanced Tax Institute: Current Tax Issues and Business Tax Update (Day 1) – November 8, 2021 11:00 am – IRS Procedure Update Bar Association of Montgomery County – Immigration Section November 18, 2021 at 12:00 pm Strafford Publications CLE Webinar: Substantially...
Tax liability for child support and alimony payments in D.C.
Divorce is a challenging process and can quickly turn ugly for the involved parties. According to the American Psychology Association, first-time marriages have a 50% chance of ending in divorce. Divorcing couples experience major challenges in matters concerning...
Tax liability for online businesses in D.C.
The internet has created massive opportunities for businesses to thrive. Interaction between businesses and customers has never been easier, and as a result, online companies have become very lucrative. As expected, high yields and return on investment attract some...