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- The IRS Collection System is BrokenTaxpayers sometimes owe the IRS and cannot currently pay. It happens. When it happens, taxpayers often reach out to the IRS for help. The IRS has processes in place to handle these requests. In fact, it has a while collection function that is set up to handle these requests. This collection function is a bureaucratic…… Continue reading The IRS Collection System is Broken
- You Can’t Raise What You Didn’t Know: The Variance DoctrineOur income tax system uses a self-reporting process. Taxpayers, in most cases, voluntarily file income tax returns. The IRS can then evaluate the filings to determine whether they appear to be correct or warrant further investigation. The IRS has developed a whole regime of forms to be used for this very purpose. Taxpayers who fill…… Continue reading You Can’t Raise What You Didn’t Know: The Variance Doctrine
- Using Ranching Tax Loss to Offset Other IncomeRanch operations often start with genuine business intentions. A successful business owner buys land. They get into cattle grazing areas or orchards. The owner hires experienced ranch hands and invests in equipment and facilities. The ranch may make money from livestock sales, hay production, or crop harvesting. The ranch would likely report losses for the…… Continue reading Using Ranching Tax Loss to Offset Other Income
- What is a Statutory Employee and Who Qualifies?Our tax laws usually look to various foundational definitions, such as units of property, activities, or even roles. When it comes to workers who receive compensation for their work, it is often the role that matters the most. We see this in disputes over whether a contractor is really an employee for payroll tax purposes.…… Continue reading What is a Statutory Employee and Who Qualifies?
- Can Jury Trial for IRS Penalty be Conditioned on Paying the Penalty First?There have been a number of court cases that have considered whether various administrative agency determinations violate constitutional jury trial rights. These are often premised on the fundamental promise of American justice that courts should remain open to all. The issue is presented when government agencies require substantial upfront payments before allowing judicial review. One…… Continue reading Can Jury Trial for IRS Penalty be Conditioned on Paying the Penalty First?
- Business Owner Liable for Tax Incurred by a Buyer After the Sale of the Business?If you own a business and you sell it to a third party, should you be liable to the IRS for taxes triggered by the buyer after the business you sold? What if the tax was triggered by the buyer’s wrongdoing? What if there was no evidence that you even knew that the buyer would…… Continue reading Business Owner Liable for Tax Incurred by a Buyer After the Sale of the Business?