During a presidential debate against then-opponent Hillary Clinton, former president Donald Trump famously observed that not paying his full tax liability “makes me smart.” There are certainly times when not paying one’s full tax liability is a savvy approach to...
If your tax returns have sufficient indications of fraud, the IRS will conduct a civil examination to uncover the truth, commonly known as an eggshell audit. As the name suggests, you must take great care to avoid facing criminal consequences. For instance, you may...
Tax evasion and avoidance sound almost similar, but they are like day and night. While one is perfectly legal and widespread, the other is unlawful and could land you in trouble with the IRS. Understanding the differences between the two will ensure you stay on the...
If you travel frequently or do business abroad, it may be convenient to have a bank account in a foreign country. However, you should comply with IRS tax requirements when reporting on such accounts, or it could land you in trouble. The IRS definition of a foreign...
Tax evasion is a serious crime to be accused of, but you should know that most people won’t be unless they have willfully attempted to avoid paying tax. Tax evasion happens only when someone or a business takes steps to illegally avoid paying the tax that they owe....
Not that long ago, international bank accounts were the perfect safe haven for those who didn't want to disclose all of their personal assets to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, international banking has become much more transparent than it once was. Even...
The crime of tax evasion comes with some stiff penalties upon conviction. Some people may intend to engage in tax evasion to pay as little in taxes as possible. However, others in Naperville, Illinois, might not realize tax evasion is occurring. If you fail to learn...
Divorce will change many aspects of your life, including your financial situation. Some of the decisions you make in your divorce will even impact how much you pay in taxes each year. You and your ex will have to create a comprehensive parenting plan when you divorce...
For years, it was the first piece of advice that a financial planner would give anyone with more than a million dollars and assets: It was common knowledge that they should move their resources to an offshore bank account where the IRS wouldn't be able to locate those...
The head of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a stern warning to corporations and individuals of means last week. He noted that they better either pay up the $1 trillion in taxes he alleges that they owe or otherwise prepare themselves to face the...
