The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are continuing to target pandemic-era fraud in 2026. This includes fraud under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program. Learn what business owners in Massachusetts need to know from experienced Boston tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group:

For U.S. taxpayers who are behind on their federal filings, proactively coming into compliance is generally the best approach. Taking a wait-and-see approach can be risky, as it can lead not only to a high-stakes audit but also to criminal implications if past filing errors are knowingly ignored. Coming into compliance generally involves utilizing one of the IRS’ streamlined voluntary disclosure programs. Learn more from Boston international tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.

While facing any scrutiny from the IRS presents significant risks, the risks of facing a criminal tax audit and the risks of facing a civil examination are different. Learn about three key differences between IRS criminal tax audits and civil examinations from Boston criminal tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.