by Brian Mahany With just 2 weeks before taxes are due, the IRS has cranked up their publicity machine. Indictments, public service announcements and lots of information. One of the more interesting stories is the IRS “dirty dozen” tax scams. While identity theft occupies the number 1 spot again, several “scams” warrant special mention. Near […]
US Tax Court Disallows Xėlan 419 Plan
At least once a month we receive a call from a business owner or physician who lost money in a 419 plan. The “lucky” simply have made a lousy investment in some unneeded insurance. The unlucky receive a huge tax bill from the IRS and / or lost their money in some sort of investment […]
Tax Preparer Fraud and IRS Whistleblower Rewards
Tax Preparer Fraud Is Rampant In February 2020, Myles Hannigan was sentenced to 52 months in prison. When he gets out, he must pay the IRS $3,270,566.89. His crime? Filing false tax returns on behalf of his customers. Hannigan ran a payroll business. Or should we say, “was.” When he isn’t allowed to handle other […]