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.

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.

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.