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Tax Evasion Tops List of Priorities at G-8 Summit

The Internal Revenue Service’s recent crackdown on tax evasion and fraud may have initially appeared to be an American phenomenon, but tax law violations appear to be an international issue. As the leaders of the international community meet for the upcoming G-8 summit, tax issues and combating tax evasion are expected to top the list […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

June 28, 2013

Swiss Bank Julius Baer Receives IRS Information Request

Julius Baer, Switzerland’s third-largest wealth manager, recently informed a number of American clients that the details of their accounts may receive an IRS information request. The Swiss bank noted that many of its American clients’ accounts fall in line with the tax evasion probing criteria outlined by the IRS, and therefore must be disclosed to the […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

June 7, 2013

Former Florida Mayor and Wife Charged with Tax Evasion

Julio Robaina, former mayor of Hialeah, Florida mayor, and his wife, Raiza Villacis Robaina, were recently charged with tax evasion in a Miami federal court, and are expected to turn themselves into the authorities to await further proceedings. The couple was charged with fraud, conspiracy, lying to federal agents, and falsifying documents. Additionally, they were accused […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

May 30, 2013

Tax Evasion

IRS 'Robo-Audits' & Privacy Concerns

The Internal Revenue Service was not wholly unaffected by budget cuts and the federal sequester, and saw many of its financial resources diminished as a result. In response, the IRS may lean on technology solutions to detect tax law violations and penalize criminals. However, the agency’s use of new data mining innovations has raised a […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

May 20, 2013

IRS Summons Wells Fargo to Release Information on Americans with Foreign Accounts

A federal court in San Francisco has authorized the Internal Revenue Service to issue a John Doe summons to Wells Fargo for information on Americans with Foreign accounts at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce FirstCaribbean International Bank (FCIB). The FCIB is based in Barbados, has 18 branches in the Caribbean, according to Forbes. However, the institution holds […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

May 15, 2013

IRS May Lean on Social Media to Gain Information About Taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service is receiving a great deal of criticism after allegations that it relies on social media and emails as an investigative tool into potential tax law violations being committed by Americans. For example, if a person submits a suspicious tax return in which they claim little income, but then post pictures of a […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

May 1, 2013

IRS Data Shows 'Clusters' of Potential Tax Evaders in Five Cities

Internal Revenue Service data analyzed by the National Taxpayer Advocate sheds light on five metropolitan areas in which the likelihood for tax evasion – and audits for potential tax evaders – is the highest. The Associated Press provided an exclusive report on the study’s findings, which reveal that small business owners and individuals living in wealthy areas […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

April 26, 2013

IRS Agent Invalidates Beavers' Tax Fraud Defense

Alleged Illegal Use of Campaign Funds lead to Tax Fraud Violations The defense strategy of Cook County Commissioner William Beavers took a hit in a federal Chicago courtroom when an Internal Revenue Services agent testified against him in the ongoing tax fraud trial. Beavers is currently facing prosecution for tax law violations which allege that he […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

April 3, 2013

Tax Fraud

Puerto Rico Entices Wealthy Americans With Chance to Avoid IRS Scrutiny

Puerto Rico is categorized as an unincorporated territory of the United States, and this designation has facilitated its current efforts in appealing to wealthy Americans and corporations. The small island has launched a campaign encouraging wealthy individuals to relocate to shield future income from the Internal Revenue Service without giving up their passports, according to Bloomberg […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 29, 2013

Pflueger Cleared of Tax Fraud Charges

A U.S. District Court acquitted Jimmy Pflueger, an 87-year-old retired auto dealer, of four federal tax fraud charges. Pflueger, who founded a string of dealerships, was charged with several tax law violations, including filing false tax returns, hiding roughly $15 million in offshore Swiss bank accounts, and failing to pay roughly $27.5 million in taxes […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 27, 2013

IRS Considers Lowering Financial Incentives for Whistleblowers

The Internal Revenue Service has encouraged Americans to help it detect and prosecute tax law violations by offering financial incentives for those who alert the agency to tax-related crimes. However, the agency is considering lowering these incentives in the future, which may affect how many people come forward. Acting IRS commissioner Steven Miller recently proposed […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 20, 2013

Auto Mogul James Pflueger Back in Court on Tax Fraud Charges

Retired automobile magnate James “Jimmy” Pflueger will return to federal court on tax law violations that include several counts of tax fraud. Pflueger is being accused of using business assets for personal gain, falsely reporting his income on his tax returns in Hawaii and California, and hiding his assets overseas. The 86-year-old allegedly misconstrued the profits […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 15, 2013

Tax Crimes

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