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Guide to Federal Tax Compliance for Cryptocurrency Investors

Articles/News, Offshore Account Update

Posted in on July 30, 2021

Cryptocurrency investors are facing enhanced scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 2021. As a result, it is more important than ever for investors to ensure that they are complying with the Internal Revenue Code and other pertinent federal laws. We have published several resources for cryptocurrency investors prepared by New Jersey tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group. If you have questions about federal tax compliance related to cryptocurrency, these resources are your starting point for what you need to know:

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2021 FBAR and FATCA Compliance: What the IRS Wants You to Know

Articles/News, Offshore Account Update

Posted in on July 16, 2021

For many U.S. taxpayers who own foreign financial accounts, filing a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) and meeting the reporting requirements under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) are essential for avoiding unwanted scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS expects taxpayers to strictly comply with the FBAR and FATCA filing requirements—and to engage a New Jersey international tax lawyer to assist them when necessary. Recently, the IRS issued updated compliance guidance that all U.S. taxpayers with foreign financial accounts need to keep in mind.

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IRS Issues FAQs to Help Employers Comply with the American Rescue Plan Act

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Posted in on June 30, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act makes tax credits available to qualifying employers in 2021. These credits are similar to those that were previously available under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which phased out on December 31, 2020. When claiming credits under the American Rescue Plan Act, employers must be careful to ensure statutory compliance, as improperly claiming credits under the Act could lead to enforcement action by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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10 Reasons Why You May Be Under Investigation By IRS CI

Articles/News, Offshore Account Update

Posted in on June 16, 2021

The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS CI) targets individual and corporate taxpayers suspected of criminal tax law violations. It investigates certain other types of criminal activity as well. If you have been contacted by IRS CI Special Agents, defending yourself (or your company) starts with engaging a New Jersey tax lawyer to determine why exactly you are being targeted.

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After Years of Lax Enforcement, IRS May Ramp Up Auditing Efforts in 2021

Articles/News, Offshore Account Update

Posted in on May 28, 2021

The IRS has conducted relatively few audits in recent years. In 2019, the IRS audited just 0.45 percent of individual tax returns, down from 0.59 percent in 2018—and even further down from 1.11 percent a decade prior. But, as New Jersey tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains, this may change in 2021.

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