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Good News For Tax Evaders?
Posted by admin in Tax, White Collar Criminal on April 5, 2012
by Brian Mahany
In recent years we have had very little good news for taxpayers under criminal investigation for unreported foreign accounts or tax evasion. While we have a great track record, nationally the U.S. Department of Justice boasts a conviction record in the high 90’s percentile. Although that impressive record isn’t threatened, the number of [...]
$25 Billion Mortgage Foreclosure Settlement May Backfire
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery, Tax on April 4, 2012
by Brian Mahany
When the five largest lenders signed a deal with the states and agreed to “pay” $25 billion to help homeowners keep their houses, there was singing in the streets. The states’ attorney generals hailed the agreement as a stunning victory for homeowners. Banks seized the opportunity to try and buy back some goodwill [...]
TaxMasters Bites The Bullet
by Brian Mahany
JK Harris. Roni Deutch. And now Tax Masters. Besides having very questionable business ethics and financial practices, all are out of business. Tax Masters is the latest “tax resolution” firm to go under. (No surprises here… we first warned our readers about them in 2010.)
While we aren’t sorry to see any of these [...]
What’s The Deal With Transfer Pricing?
by Brian Mahany
As the IRS gears up (again) to tackle perceived transfer pricing abuses, many multinational businesses are asking if they need worry. Although the IRS often packs more bark than bite, it appears the Service is getting serious this time. Unlike past initiatives, the IRS is reaching outside its ranks to recruit lawyers, economists [...]
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