The IRS has announced a limited-time reopening of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP), allowing...

When the California Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”) contacts you, it’s often the start of a complex process that may lead to an audit,...

The federal government can revoke or deny your U.S. passport if you owe a seriously delinquent tax debt. Afterwards, having your passport...

Are you someone who has unfiled tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service? On February 29, 2024, the IRS launched a new effort aimed...

California Revenue and Taxation Code § 19714 gives the Franchise Tax Board the authority to impose a civil penalty (not in excess of...

In re Rios, 649 B.R. 30 (Bkrtcy. E.D. Wis. 2023) involves the IRS “secret” or “statutory lien” under Internal Revenue Code section 6321,...

In re Anderson, 650 B.R. 510 (Bkrtcy. W.D. Tenn. 2023), is an interesting case because the court concluded that the debtor’s taxes were...

California finally follows the IRS, allowing one-time penalty abatement for certain civil penalties. The Internal Revenue Service offers...