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IRS Workforce Reductions: Delays and Increased Legal Challenges

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A May 2 report from the US Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) found that as of March, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) workforce had fallen by 11,443 employees, or 11%, due to probationary employee...more

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Where's My Employee Retention Credit?

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In the years since COVID-19 shut down the country, many businesses applied for the Congressionally-authorized Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a valuable relief program created during the pandemic to support businesses who...more

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Recent Updates on the Applicability of IRC Section 280E to Cannabis Companies

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Cannabis companies are increasingly taking non-280E positions on their current year federal income tax returns, while many, such as public “MSOs,” have amended prior years’ returns to reflect this position. Foley Hoag’s Tax...more

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Auditor Releases “Snapshot” of IRS Workforce Revealing Devastating Extent of Initial Job Cuts

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The Treasury Department’s Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has released a report showing how the Internal Revenue Service has been dramatically impacted by government-wide efforts to reduce the size of the...more

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When Do You Need a Tax Attorney

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One of the most important indications of when you need a tax attorney is any dispute with or contact from the IRS or any California tax agency. This is especially true if the matter involves an audit (or questions regarding...more

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IRS and ICE Memorandum of Understanding Will Drive Tax Payroll Audits and Investigations

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In a lawsuit filed by not-for-profit corporations serving Latino immigrants against the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and IRS, court filings have revealed that the IRS and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), acting...more

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Is Your Environmental Nonprofit At Risk for Tax-Exempt Status Revocation by the President?

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Recent press reports speculating that President Trump will take action to revoke the tax-exempt status of some environmental organizations – coupled with his public statements advocating for the revocation of Harvard’s...more

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Harvard University’s Tax-Exempt Status Called Into Question

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On Tax Day, President Trump publicly advocated for revoking Harvard University's tax-exempt status because Harvard rejected an “agreement in principle” the Trump administration proposed to settle disagreements over the...more

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Impending IRS Workforce Cuts Mean Taxpayers Should Act Now to Resolve IRS Issues

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The New York Times reported on March 4, 2025, that the Trump administration is aiming to cut half of the Internal Revenue Service’s workforce by the end of the year. The cuts are reportedly across all divisions of the IRS,...more

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IRS Layoffs May Mean Longer Waits, Audit Delays and Tax Court Battles

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is expected to lay off approximately 7% of its workforce in the coming weeks, with the possibility of further reductions. It remains unclear which divisions will be most affected or whether...more

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The Taxpayer Bill of Rights - 10 Essential Rights for U.S. Taxpayers

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Are you aware of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights?  We are reminded, especially during tax season, that taxpayers have 10 essential rights when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS expects its employees to understand...more

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The Appeal of an IRS Audit is Based Upon the Audit's Examination File

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Did you know the appeal of an IRS audit is based upon the IRS examination file record of the audit itself? When the IRS produces its "Notice of Determination" at the end of an audit, a very important door closes: the ability...more

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the buzz: Cannabis News & Policy Update | February 2025 Special Tax Edition

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Welcome to the buzz: Special Tax Edition. April 15 is just over two months away. This Special Tax Edition includes practical considerations to help you prepare for tax filing season, including: A former DOJ attorney...more

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[Event] 2025 Winter Tax Forum - February 6th, Richmond, VA

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Join Williams Mullen for our hybrid 2025 Winter Tax Forum on Thursday, February 6th. Our speakers, Anna Derewenda, Kyle Wingfield, Kevin Bender, and Patrick Carr will provide an update on the following: - New Basis...more

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Cannabis Trends in 2025

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2024 was a primarily lean and flat year for the U.S. cannabis industry. The state-legal cannabis industry has been volatile from its inception, and 2024 represented a year of winnowing with many cannabis businesses failing....more

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Know Your Rights: Managing Exposure During Audits Through Legal Representation

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The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (the “IRA”) allocated $80 billion in funding to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), much of which was earmarked for increased enforcement efforts. After some starts and stops, that funding...more

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Senators Grassley and Warren Urge IRS to Increase Nonprofit Hospital Oversight Again

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On November 19, 2024, a bipartisan pair of senators, Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R-Id.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Ma.) united again, a year after a similar letter, to urge the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to increase...more

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Key Takeaways | Planning Ahead for Successful Post-Death Administration

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This session of the Private Client West Cost Forum 2024 discussed best avenues for family offices and their advisors to consider when managing a complex post-death administration, including steps to address and anticipate...more

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Key Takeaways | IRS & FTB: Ultra High-Net-Worth Targets, Taxes & Tips

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This session of the Private Client West Cost Forum 2024 explored the current state of audits and tax controversy and shared practical advice to prepare for challenges ahead of a contest with the IRS or Franchise Tax Board...more

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How to Prepare for an IRS Audit

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We are often asked how to prepare for an IRS audit. The first and most important thing to know is that speaking directly with the IRS is not in your best interest. IRS Revenue Officers (auditors) are skilled interrogators....more

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Is it Too Late to Correct Past FBARs and File Amended Returns with the IRS?

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Is it too late to correct past FBARs and file amended returns with the IRS? The net is closing in on U.S. taxpayers with unreported or under-reported domestic and offshore income and assets. The IRS has increased audits in...more

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Pass-Through Entities are Under Scrutiny by IRS

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On 10/22/24, the IRS announced that is has officially commenced operations of the newly established pass-through field operations unit within its Large Business and International (LB&I) division, which was announced last...more

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Getting an Erroneous Tax Refund Case to a Jury is a Fraught Task in the Fifth Circuit

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In Grigsby v. United States, the Justice Department used discovery procedures in federal district court essentially to audit a taxpayer’s federal income tax credits for research activities. The court found that the taxpayer...more

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Challenge to Collection Due Process? Will Supreme Court Affirm IRS’s Offset of Valid Refund With Disputed Tax Liability?

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Earlier this year the IRS announced that, as part of its larger compliance efforts begun last fall under the Inflation Reduction Act, the agency’s stepped-up enforcement activity with respect to high wealth, high income...more

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The Action Cryptocurrency Investors Need to Take Immediately

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What is the action cryptocurrency investors need to take immediately? What has changed, and why should any digital asset holder or investor pay attention to this game-changing development? Here is the short answer: If you...more

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