Offshore Account UpdatePosted on August 31, 2026
DOJ and IRS FBAR investigations are on the rise. We have seen an increase in these investigations in 2026, with individual and corporate taxpayers facing substantial penalties in many cases. In addition to fines of up to six times the value of a taxpayer’s undisclosed accounts, the DOJ can pursue criminal penalties when warranted.
Read MoreOffshore Account UpdatePosted on August 17, 2026
The IRS recently announced that its long-standing First-Time Abatement (FTA) program is being replaced by a new Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) program, effective in Summer 2026. While taxpayers who are eligible for the AEP will receive penalty relief automatically, others must still take affirmative steps to mitigate their liability exposure.
Read MoreOffshore Account UpdatePosted on July 31, 2026
Facing scrutiny from IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS CI) is a serious matter. IRS CI investigations can lead to charges for both tax-related and non-tax-related offenses, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) pursues cases based on evidence uncovered during these investigations when warranted. Boston criminal tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, has extensive experience representing clients in these high-stakes matters.
Read MoreOffshore Account UpdatePosted on July 17, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued final regulations identifying Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts as listed transactions. Listed transactions are subject to additional reporting requirements, and they are generally viewed as red flags for tax evasion.
Read MoreOffshore Account UpdatePosted on June 30, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a “time-limited” opportunity to settle conservation easement disputes. The IRS began sending settlement letters to eligible taxpayers in May and continues to send them on a rolling basis. Taxpayers who receive settlement letters will need to make informed decisions about how to respond—and they will want to consult with an experienced Boston tax lawyer before the 90-day response deadline expires.
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