Accusations from federal agencies can result in serious criminal cases and possible consequences. In some instances, the Internal Revenue Service may suspect a Massachusetts resident of committing tax crimes and start an investigation into that person's actions....
Tax Crimes
When does using tax shelters turn into tax crimes?
Most Massachusetts residents would agree that they would not want to pay more than is owed on any financial obligation. For this reason, people look for as many ways as possible to avoid paying too much in taxes. Tax shelters are one way to make that happen, but when...
The IRS may start knocking on doors
Millions of Americans, including most Boston residents, diligently file their tax returns every year whether they will have to pay or will receive a refund. Then there are taxpayers who fail to timely file their returns and do not pay their taxes. For this reason, the...
If the IRS rejects a return, it could be due to identity theft
Technology has done so much to simplify life, but it also complicates it in many ways. The personal information of Massachusetts residents is out there for clever hackers to steal. When that information is stolen in order to defraud the IRS through tax-related...
Cryptocurrency owners may want to watch out for the IRS
Technological advances have made it a challenge for taxing authorities to pursue those they believe are hiding money in order to avoid paying taxes -- until recently, that is. The IRS has worked diligently to find ways to track people who own cryptocurrency in order...
Taxpayers may be innocent victims in tax crimes
Like other people across the country, when Massachusetts residents do not know how to do something, they often turn to someone who does. For instance, fixing an electrical problem, treating an illness and even preparing their tax returns often require some help....
Got virtual currency? You could receive a letter from the IRS
Boston taxpayers are required to report all of their income, which includes any virtual currency owned. The problem is that it is easy to forget about it and that could draw the attention of the IRS. In fact, the federal taxing authority recently announced that it has...
Have you heard of he IRS’s Information Returns Processing System?
Most Massachusetts taxpayers fill out their yearly tax forms, and they make sure they include every dollar of income in order to avoid any adverse repercussions for not doing so. Perhaps it's because they know, or at least suspect, that when it comes to collection...
3 face tax crimes for allegedly falsifying tax returns
Owning a business is a dream of many Massachusetts residents, but doing so comes with certain financial responsibilities. Most people fulfill these obligations, which include paying personal and business taxes. Every so often, the IRS alleges that certain business...
Innocent people pay for taxes filed incorrectly due to scams
It is tax time again. Numerous Massachusetts residents may anticipate refunds while others expect to pay. In either case, filings need to be made, and many people turn to others for help in maximizing refunds and minimizing payments. The problem is innocent people...