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Tax and Compliance Updates: Maryland's Digital Ad Tax, Global Hiring Risks, IRS Data Sharing, and FBAR Penalties
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Tax and Compliance Updates: Maryland's Digital Ad Tax, Global Hiring Risks, IRS Data Sharing, and FBAR Penalties

Recent court decisions, enforcement actions, and regulatory disputes are reshaping the tax and compliance landscape. This post covers Maryland's digital advertising tax ruling, global hiring compliance risks, the IRS-ICE data sharing dispute, and a $19.6M FBAR penalty case, and what each means for businesses and taxpayers.

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Offshore Tax Evasion vs. Tax Avoidance: Legal Distinctions

Offshore Tax Evasion vs. Tax Avoidance: Legal Distinctions

Tax avoidance and tax evasion sound similar, but the legal consequences couldn't be more different. When offshore accounts are involved, the distinction becomes even more critical. Understanding where legal tax planning ends and criminal exposure begins can mean the difference between civil penalties and federal prosecution

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Do you have to pay taxes on offshore gambling winnings?

Do you have to pay taxes on offshore gambling winnings?

U.S. citizens owe federal income tax on gambling winnings no matter where the gambling takes place, whether it's an online poker site hosted overseas, a foreign casino, or a sports betting platform in another country. If those winnings end up in a foreign bank account, additional reporting obligations like FBAR and FATCA may also apply, and the penalties for non-compliance are significant.

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