Jul 10, 2023
Criminal intent can make or break a business fraud case. Yes, intent can be hard to prove, but it’s also difficult to refute when every arrow seems to point to one person, often the business owner. The case surrounding Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes is an example....
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Jun 27, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the IRS can, without notice, review the bank accounts of third parties associated with delinquent taxpayers. The decision was part of Polselli v. Internal Revenue Service, a case involving an underpayment of more than...
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Jun 20, 2023
The IRS recently updated the optional rules for real estate developers to determine when common improvement costs may be included in the cost of individual units held for sale. It’s known as the Alternative Cost Method (ACM), and it was modified with Revenue Procedure...
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Jun 13, 2023
You have the right to disagree with the IRS, and superstar performer and business mogul Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is serving up some high-profile proof. Knowles-Carter is contesting nearly $2.7 million in IRS taxes and penalties that were recently accessed by the IRS....
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May 25, 2023
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports that one in three small business owners consider inflation their top concern right now. Inflation worries have driven small business optimism about the future to record lows, adds the National Federation of Independent Business. In...
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May 23, 2023
Whether you’re new to entrepreneurship or you’ve been in business for years with a full staff and profitable company behind you, the need to evaluate (or re-evaluate) your business structure regularly will never disappear. The two main reasons: taxes and liabilities...
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