Tag: IRS
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Oh, You Forgot to File? The IRS Is Here to Remind You – With Love, of Course
Well, well, well, the IRS is rolling out its red carpet again, but not for the usual suspects. This time, the guest list is exclusive: 125,000 high-earning Americans who apparently decided taxes were optional sometime between 2017 and 2022. Bravo, folks. If you’re pulling in over $400,000 a year (or over $1 million for the…
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IRS Unveils New Federal Income Tax Brackets For 2025
by Tyler Durden The IRS on Oct. 22 unveiled the new federal income tax brackets for 2025. As The Epoch Times’ Zachary Stieber reports, each bracket was changed, including the top one. Single taxpayers making more than $636,350, or couples making more than $751,600, will be subject to a 37 percent tax rate. That’s up from $609,350, and $731,200, respectively.…
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Unlocking the Potential of Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits (REMICs)
The landscape of real estate investment has continually evolved, offering a variety of opportunities for investors to grow their wealth. Among these opportunities, the Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC) stands out as a powerful vehicle for those looking to invest in mortgage-backed securities. Created by the Tax Reform Act of 1986, REMICs have transformed…
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IRS Cracks Down on High-Income Non-Filers: What Global Investors Need to Know
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a major new initiative targeting high-income individuals who have failed to file tax returns. This effort, which focuses on approximately 125,000 cases involving high earners, including millionaires, aims to address financial activity exceeding $100 billion. For global investors and high-net-worth individuals, understanding the implications of this crackdown is…
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IRS Enforcement Initiatives Focus on Large Corporations and Complex Partnerships
From the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing IRVINE, Calif., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is fiercely committed to uncovering instances of tax fraud. They regularly develop new strategies to enhance their enforcement efforts and protect the integrity of the tax system. As of 2024, the IRS is working hard to make…
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Navigating U.S. Tax Day: Top 5 Tips for Offshore Investors
As Tax Day approaches in the United States, offshore investors managing their assets and financial interests across borders need to be particularly vigilant about their tax obligations to avoid penalties and maximize their investment potential. Below are five essential tips to help offshore investors stay compliant and optimize their tax strategies when dealing with U.S.…
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IRS Cracks Down on High-Income Non-Filers: What It Means for Offshore Investors
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently taken a decisive step towards addressing tax compliance among high-income earners. In a significant policy shift, the IRS announced it would begin sending notices to thousands of individuals who have failed to file tax returns for at least one year between 2017 and 2022 and have reported incomes…
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Navigating Tax Regulations in Offshore Investments
In today’s globalized economy, investors are increasingly looking beyond their domestic borders to diversify their portfolios and seek potentially lucrative opportunities. Offshore investments have become a popular option, offering benefits such as asset protection, privacy, and tax efficiency. However, these benefits come with the complexity of navigating tax regulations, making it crucial for investors to…
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The Success of FATCA: A Case Study in International Financial Regulation
In an era of burgeoning globalization and digital finance, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) stands as a remarkable achievement in the fight against tax evasion and the promotion of financial transparency. Implemented in 2010 by the U.S. government, FATCA aims to detect and deter U.S. taxpayers who use foreign accounts to circumvent U.S.…