Monthly Archives: October 2014

PRO SE TAXPAYERS OFTEN DON’T SEE THE BUS THAT HITS THEM: SELF-REPRESENTATION CAN BE DANGEROUS

Posted on October 6, 2014 by taxpenaltylawyer

I receive many calls from taxpayers considering how to bring their unreported offshore accounts into compliance. Sometimes and often with respect to expatriates, these individuals will have prepared their own returns and even attempted to represent themselves through some of … Continue reading →

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WHEN NOT TO REQUEST INNOCENT SPOUSE TREATMENT

Posted on October 1, 2014 by taxpenaltylawyer

The case of Kimberly A. Sorentino v Commissioner (Summary Opinion 2014-99, September 24, 2014) illustrates what can happen when a taxpayer doesn’t get the relief she needs because she’d asked for the wrong relief. Although the Court’s Summary Opinion may … Continue reading →

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