Tag Archives: TAX RETURNS

ON FBAR WILLUL NON-FILING AND WILLFUL BLINDNESS – THE RUMSFELD DISCLAIMER

Posted on April 23, 2014 by steinbergtaxlaw

In United States v. Williams, (2012), the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the District Court’s holding that Williams’ failure to file an FBAR that was due June 30, 2001 was a non-willful failure to file because the government already … Continue reading →

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MORE ON RETURNS OF SAME-SEX COUPLES

Posted on September 11, 2013 by steinbergtaxlaw

It is noteworthy that the IRS announced new rules for same-sex couples  (Rev. Rul. 2013-17) discussed in my post of 9/3/2013 (IRS Issues Rules for Same-Sex Couples) applies to original or amended tax returns filed on or after September 16, 2013.  This means … Continue reading →

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TAX TIPS FOR NEWLY DIVORCED OR MARRIED TAXPAYERS WITH NAME CHANGE

Posted on February 3, 2012 by steinbergtaxlaw

IRS TAX TIP 2012-23: The IRS released 5 tips for newly divorced or married taxpayers which are reproduced below: If you changed your name after a recent marriage or divorce, the IRS reminds you to take the necessary steps to … Continue reading →

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IRS ISSUES SPECIAL ADVISORY REGARDING IDENTITY THEFT

Posted on January 17, 2012 by steinbergtaxlaw

Identity theft has become a major issue for IRS.  When IRS receives a tax return it does not immediately check the wage and withholding information reported in the return with the W-2 Forms filed by the employer with Social Security.  The … Continue reading →

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YOUR TAX RETURN

Posted on July 2, 2010 by steinbergtaxlaw

Every winter just following the New Year’s arrival, Americans revisit a dreaded and tedious process – gathering together tax information.  The tax filing season, as tagged by tax professionals who from it earn a living, culminates for most with the … Continue reading →

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