TAXLITIGATOR – Tax Controversy (Civil & Criminal) Report

We are very pleased to announce that Sandra Brown is featured in this month’s Los Angeles Lawyer discussing the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Practice. Check out the current state of the practice and Sandra’s insights.

The tax system of the United States is often described as one of “voluntary compliance.”  However, there is little about the filing of required ax returns and paying amounts legally due that is truly voluntary.  The reality is taxpayers have a “legal duty” to comply with U.S. tax laws and, for those who fail to do so, the federal laws provide the IRS with the ability to pursue the imposition of a wide array of sanctions, including criminal prosecution.

In the article Sandra discusses when taxpayers who are not in compliance should consider the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Practice and the benefits it can provide.

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