Tax Fraud Legal Guides (63 found)

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Tax fraud occurs when people or corporations seek to avoid paying the state, federal, or local tax they owe.
Kestutis Thomas Stevens
Written by Kestutis Thomas Stevens
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Recent amendments to international tax treaties indicate changes to IRS policies regarding audit for foreign-situated monies. New tax treaties especially affect United States citizens with income in Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Lichtenstein, and Monaco.
Adam Augustine Carter
Written by Adam Augustine Carter
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Under the IRS Whistleblower Program, individuals who provide detailed, specific evidence exposing tax fraud may receive a financial award of up to 30 percent of the proceeds recovered by the IRS.
Dennis N. Brager
Written by Dennis N. Brager
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering a reduction on Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) and other penalties for offshore bank account holders who make a voluntary disclosure by September 23, 2009.
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Carefully review IRS rules about dependents before claiming dependents on your tax return. According to IRS rules, a dependent must be either a qualifying child or other relative.
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Fraud occurs when a dishonest person or company cheats to gain advantage over another person or company. It is a crime punishable under both criminal and civil laws.
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The violation of federal and state securities investing and trading laws is known as securities fraud.
R Scott Oswald
Written by R Scott Oswald
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act whistleblower retaliation provision provides protection for employees who report potential securities fraud to a federal regulatory agency, a member of Congress, or a work supervisor.
Jason M. Zuckerman
Written by Jason M. Zuckerman
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The federal False Claims Act enables private individuals to file suit against alleged perpetrators of fraud against the government.
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White collar crime defines a criminal activity committed without using violence. Examples include insider trading, insurance fraud, tax fraud, securities and investment fraud, and identity theft.
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Internet law is still being defined and developed because the Internet is relatively new.
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If you are a victim of identity theft, immediately notify your creditors and close any compromised accounts. Protect yourself by filing a police report and placing a fraud alert on your credit report.
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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Alabama consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Montana consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Nebraska consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Nevada consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to New Hampshire consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to New Jersey consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to New York consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to North Carolina consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.

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