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The landscape of tax law is complex and ever-evolving, and recent legal developments have brought significant relief to taxpayers entangled in Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) reporting situations. In a surprising decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled for the U.S. taxpayers and at the same time, has highlighted the importance of seeking expert tax legal counsel, specifically from an experienced New Jersey tax attorney. This blog post examines the Supreme Court's ruling, its implications for taxpayers, and the invaluable role a seasoned NJ tax attorney plays in navigating the intricate terrain of FBAR reporting.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is cracking down on taxpayers who use Maltese pension plans to avoid federal income tax liability. Signed in 2011, the U.S.-Malta Tax Treaty opened a loophole that allowed (or at least arguably allowed) taxpayers to contribute appreciated assets to Maltese personal retirement plans and then take staggered tax-free distributions.

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a limited-time credit offered to qualifying businesses for the 2020 and 2021 tax years. Unfortunately, similar to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other pandemic-relief programs, the ERC proved to be a target for widespread fraud. As a result, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been scrutinizing the returns of businesses that claimed this refundable credit—and it is continuing to do so in 2023.

Most New Jersey residents think about taxes once a year—usually a few weeks or months before April 15. But, many taxpayers have an obligation to make quarterly estimated tax payments throughout the year. Taxpayers who fail to make estimated payments as required can face steep penalties, and they can increase their risk of facing a tax audit or investigation. Learn more from New Jersey tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.

Despite its mainstream acceptance, cryptocurrency is still closely associated with criminal enterprise. The ability to conduct transactions anonymously has made Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies attractive to individuals and organizations seeking to keep their activities secret, and this in turn has garnered the attention of federal authorities. As New Jersey criminal tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains, the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations Division (IRS CI) in particular has recently focused its efforts on targeting market participants for non-tax-related crimes.