For about 20 years now, the IRS has been annually publishing a ‘Dirty Dozen’ list of common taxpayer “scams.” The intent is to warn taxpayers, tax professionals, financial institutions, and financial advisors of abusive transactions, including bogus tax avoidance strategies as well as consumer-focused scams that target average taxpayers. The IRS identifies problem areas through audits, promoter […]

Over the past decade, pension plans have been established and licensed in Malta with particular consideration given to US taxpayers. A number of these plans were designed to accept “rollovers” from foreign pension plans owned by US persons – most notably from UK pension plans – combining the tax deferral benefits of a Qualifying Recognised […]

On August 24, 2022 the IRS issued Notice 2022-36 which provides failure-to-file penalty relief to many taxpayers who have late filed (or will late file) certain 2019 or 2020 tax returns. Included in this relief are the following income tax returns (not an exhaustive list): Form 1040 and 1040-NR Individual Tax Returns Form 1041 Tax Returns […]

The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022. The tax changes in the law are a part of the “deficit reduction” provisions, Washington-speak for “tax increases”. The most significant tax increases are primarily aimed at the largest corporations. The bill will impose a new minimum tax on corporations with an average […]

The summer season is here (and so are some summer-time related puns to keep tax fun).  We have a treat for your beach reading pleasure; the second in a series of posts which we refer to as Everything you didn’t learn about taxes in school. 1.     Don’t ever get tide down by penalties and interest and file […]

Below are the 2022 US tax deadlines for the 2021 tax year. January 18, 2022 Deadline for Individuals to pay Quarter 4 of their 2021 Estimated Income Tax payment. If you have income that does not have US Federal tax withholding or the income cannot be offset using deductions or foreign tax credits, pay your estimated […]

New 2021 for 2022 IRS Changes: Funds, Partnerships and S Corporations In early June 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published the final versions of two new schedules related to pass-through entities, adding a new layer of complexity to the US tax compliance for partnerships and Subchapter S Corporations. A Schedule K-2 and a Schedule […]