Offshore Account UpdatePosted on January 30, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed some significant changes to its Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP). If adopted, these changes could take effect later this year and significantly impact the voluntary disclosure process. Learn more from Boston criminal tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group:
Read MoreOffshore Account UpdatePosted on January 16, 2026
The IRS’ Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) provides a way for U.S. taxpayers to proactively resolve willful tax law violations. The alternative—taking a wait-and-see approach—is extremely risky, as failing to remedy known tax law violations can lead to additional consequences. Learn some important information about filing under the VDP in 2026 from Boston tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.
Read MoreOffshore Account UpdatePosted on December 31, 2025
The IRS is ramping up its auditing efforts heading into 2026. We have recently seen a substantial uptick in audits targeting both individuals and businesses. This includes corporate executives, licensed professionals, professional athletes, construction companies, financial services companies and technology companies (among others) in the U.S. and abroad. Are you (or is your business) at risk of facing an IRS audit in 2026? If so, what do you need to know? Boston tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains.
Read MoreOffshore Account UpdatePosted on December 17, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently published a Fact Sheet that addresses its ongoing efforts to target improper Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. The ERC was a pandemic-era program that provided significant tax benefits to eligible businesses. But, while eligible businesses were initially allowed to claim the credit retroactively into 2025, the One Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB) retroactively revised the filing deadline to January 31, 2024.
Read MoreOffshore Account UpdatePosted on November 28, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched a two-year pilot program that is intended to make the Post Appeals Mediation (PAM) process “more attractive to taxpayers.” The PAM process is an option for taxpayers who need to challenge decisions issued by the IRS’ Independent Office of Appeals. Learn more from Boston tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group:
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