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Using the Fifth Inapplicable to Bank Records

Dec 6, 2011

In In re Grand Jury Investigation M.H. v. United States, 648 F.3d 1067 (9thCir.2011), the Ninth Circuit held that foreign bank account records required to be kept under the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) fall within the Required Records Doctrine, thus rendering the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination inapplicable to a subpoena for these records. M.H. […]

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Worker Misclassification Serious Problem in Connecticut

Nov 15, 2011

Connecticut employers found by Department of Revenue Services (DRS) auditors to have misclassified their workers can face large tax assessments along with penalties and interest. In most cases these assessments are substantial. However, before this happens, DRS is encouraging employers to apply to the state’s Voluntary Disclosure Program. DRS Commissioner Kevin B. Sullivan said Voluntary Disclosure […]

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Due Diligence Checklist Requirement for EITC

Oct 6, 2011

The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it is issuing proposed regulations that would require paid tax return preparers, beginning in 2012, to file a due diligence checklist, Form 8867, with any federal return claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). It is the same form that is currently required to be completed and retained […]

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Arrest for Viewing Confidential DRS Information

Oct 2, 2011

Following a thorough internal investigation, Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) Tax Enforcement Agents arrested an employee on charges that confidential taxpayer information was viewed without authorization. DRS employee Adrian Nelson, 33, of Windsor was arrested at DRS headquarters on one count each of Unauthorized Inspection of Tax Return Information and Computer Crime in the […]

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IRS Repeals Limit for Innocent Spouse Relief

Oct 2, 2011

The Internal Revenue Service announced that it will extend help to more innocent spouses by eliminating the two-year time limit that now applies to certain relief requests. “In recent months, it became clear to me that we need to make significant changes involving innocent spouse relief,” said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. “This change is a […]

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IRS Encourages Fresh Start for Employers

Sep 21, 2011

The Internal Revenue Service today launched a new program that will enable many employers to resolve past worker classification issues and achieve certainty under the tax law at a low cost by voluntarily reclassifying their workers. This new program will allow employers the opportunity to get into compliance by making a minimal payment covering past […]

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IRS Shows Continued Progress on International Tax Evasion

Sep 15, 2011

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service continues to make strong progress in combating international tax evasion, with new details announced today showing the recently completed offshore program pushed the total number of voluntary disclosures up to 30,000 since 2009. In all, 12,000 new applications came in from the 2011 offshore program that closed last week. […]

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CT Tax Clearance Certificate Requirements

Aug 27, 2011

The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services released Information Publication 2011(16) which states that a purchaser who fails to withhold a sufficient amount of the purchase price as required, is liable, to the extent of the purchase price, valued in money, for the seller’s sales and use taxes, admissions and dues tax or income tax withholding liability. […]

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OVDI Deadline Extended to Sept. 9, 2011

Aug 27, 2011

The IRS has extended the deadline for offshore voluntary disclosure initiative (“OVDI”) requests until Sept. 9, 2011, because of the potential impact of Hurricane Irene on taxpayers. The IRS had previously given taxpayers until Aug. 31 to present their requests to the IRS. The 2011 OVDI was announced on Feb. 8, 2011, and follows the […]

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Richard Convicer speaks at the NE Tax Institute

Aug 12, 2011

Attorneys Richard Convicer has been invited to speak at the prestigious New England Tax Institute in Hartford, Connecticut on September 23rd.  Attorney Convicer will be discussing federal Criminal Tax Investigations.

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