Sec. 6752(1)(b) was satisfied by an IRS supervisor’s timely signed approval of penalties against the taxpayer, without any “meaningful review” or “reasoned decision-making,” the Tax Court held.

Plus: Average tax refunds, filing status, a new global tax deal, commuting expenses & business mileage, a closely watched tax ...

Got a tip on a tax dodger? The IRS Whistleblower Office has updated Form 211, allowing tips to be submitted digitally for the first time—cutting paperwork, reducing errors and speeding up the process.

As discussed in our prior blog posting, Canadian companies should be aware that, if they engage in certain “organizational actions” (as discussed below) that affect the tax basis of their securities ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Many people will soon be filing their 2024 tax returns by the ...

The IRS on Friday released a draft of Schedule 1-A (Form 1040), Additional Deductions, which includes sections for calculating four deductions allowed under H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21, commonly known as the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew Roberts is a tax attorney who covers tax litigation and fraud. In recent months, the IRS has revised a public announcement ...

Most defendants issue IRS Forms 1099 for legal settlements. The form may be issued to the lawyer, the client, or both. Frequently, both the client and the lawyer receive a Form 1099 for 100%, making ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew Roberts is a tax attorney who covers tax litigation and fraud. Generally, the IRS has three years to select an income tax ...

Corrections & Clarifications: This story was updated to correct the deadline to file past due returns for 2021, which is April 18. With the clock ticking on tax season, the IRS is reminding Americans ...

Time is running out, but if you haven’t filed your 2021 tax return, you may still be eligible to receive a refund. The Internal Revenue Service says more than $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds could ...