5 Issues that Can Lead to IRS Scrutiny of “Abusive Trust Arrangements”
Articles/News, Offshore Account UpdatePosted in on March 31, 2022
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is actively targeting estate planners, grantors, trust administrators and beneficiaries suspected of utilizing abusive trust arrangements to evade federal tax liability. Those who utilize abusive trust arrangements can face IRS audits—and these audits can lead to civil or criminal penalties depending on the IRS’ findings. Here, New Jersey tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, discusses five issues that may lead to IRS scrutiny.
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