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Year-End Legal Checkpoints for Business Owners
Year-end isn’t just about closing your books—it’s when hidden IRS legal risks can quietly become next year’s problems. Discover the four checkpoints every business owner should review before January.
How the 2025 Government Shutdown Impacted the IRS—and What Taxpayers Should Expect Next
The 2025 shutdown didn’t stop the IRS from enforcing deadlines, penalties, or collections. Find out what kept running, what stalled, and how another shutdown could impact you.
When the IRS Comes for the Heirs: How Personal Representatives Can Be Liable for Unpaid Estate Taxes
Think settling an estate ends once the heirs get paid? Not if the IRS is still waiting. Here’s how PRs can unknowingly trigger personal liability—and how to avoid the trap.
Can the IRS “Look Through” an Intermediary in Foreign Gift Reporting?
When foreign gifts pass through intermediaries, IRS reporting can get complicated. Learn how the “substance over form” rule affects compliance and penalties.
The End of an Era: DOJ Dismantles Its Tax Division
The Department of Justice has quietly dismantled its long-standing Tax Division, redistributing its attorneys and budget into other departments. What does this mean for the future of federal tax enforcement—and for those who practice in it?