Category Archives: IRS Policy

If you hold assets in an offshore bank account, your banking institution may receive a John Doe summons from the IRS. A John Doe summons is a request from the IRS for information about an unidentified taxpayer. The IRS typically issues a summons when it believes a taxpayer has engaged in tax evasion or fails […]

Have you recently been selected for an audit by the IRS? Don’t panic. Although an audit can be scary, an experienced tax attorney can help you manage through your audit with ease. Whether this is regarding an individual tax return, or a business tax return, the tax attorneys at Abajian Law will be able to […]

If you have received an IRS summons in the mail, you’re likely experiencing stress and worry wondering how best to proceed.

Dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is never easy. The agency has the power to freeze your assets, seize your business or home, garnish your wages, and withdraw funds from your savings accounts.

Receiving an IRS notice of deficiency doesn’t necessarily mean that you will wind up with a number of legal troubles. However, it does mean that you should immediately speak with an experienced tax attorney from Abajian Law about your situation.

The IRS has several notorious “30 day” letters that it sends to taxpayers in specific circumstances. Whatever you do, don’t ignore them.

Whether you’re new to foreign taxable income, or you’re an experienced international businessperson looking for some clarification, you might be wondering: “what is FBAR and FATCA, anyway?” The difference between FATCA and FBAR is simply this: one is a declaratory form (FBAR), while the other is a federal law that took effect in 2010 (FATCA). […]

Just a decade ago the concept of a “marijuana tax attorney” would be unthinkable. Today, with things changing so dramatically and rapidly many dispensary owners and cannabis professionals are wondering how to meet their tax obligation in good faith… without paying more than is necessary. The current tax landscape with pitfalls around every corner make […]

The IRS is a powerful debt collector, to say the least. They have the entire mechanism of the government’s resources at their disposal, and they will utilize it to ensure that they are able to collect unpaid taxes. Although the IRS is incredibly aggressive, the system is inherently fair, because there are plenty of potential […]

If you have foreign assets and/or accounts, you need to be aware of reporting requirements under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).