Internal Revenue Service Despite the administration’s attempts to slash its budget, lawmakers grant $11.431 billion to the IRS, a $196 million increase over last year and $456 million more than Trump requested. The figure includes $320 million to implement changes enacted as part of the GOP tax overhaul plan.  

Over the years, numerous individuals have been identified as evading U.S. taxes by attempting to hide income in offshore banks, brokerage accounts or nominee entities. They then access the funds using debit cards, credit cards or wire transfers. Others have employed foreign trusts, employee-leasing schemes, private annuities or insurance plans for the same purpose. The IRS…

Interest rates increased for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2018. The rates will be: five (5) percent for overpayments [four (4) percent in the case of a corporation]; two and one-half (2.5) percent for the portion of a corporate overpayment exceeding $10,000; five (5) percent for underpayments; and seven (7) percent for large corporate…

When a taxpayer changes their name, that change can affect their taxes. All the names on a taxpayer’s tax return must match Social Security Administration records. A name mismatch can delay a tax refund. Here’s what a taxpayer should do if anyone listed on their tax return changed their name: Reporting Taxpayer’s Name Change. Taxpayers…

Notice 2018-21 provides rules claimants must follow to make a one-time claim for payment of the credits and payments allowable under §§ 6426(c), 6426(d), and 6427(e) of the Internal Revenue Code for biodiesel (including renewable diesel) mixtures and alternative fuels sold or used during calendar year 2017. This notice also provides instructions for how a…