While the federal government extended Tax Day to July 15 last year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is currently no indication that a similar extension is under consideration for 2021. This means that U.S. taxpayers need to be prepared to file their returns and pay what they owe no later than April 15. When filing your returns, there are several mistakes you need to avoid—as failure to avoid them can potentially lead to an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit or investigation.
Read MoreThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has signaled its intent to target tax evasion and tax fraud in a number of specific areas in 2021. Among others, this includes sports, gambling, lending practices and trusts. Here, Boston tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, highlights some of the key issues that can lead to problems for taxpayers in Massachusetts if they do not manage their federal income tax reporting and payment obligations appropriately.
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