If your business is facing an IRS tax audit in 2024, it will be important for you to know what you can expect during the process. This includes knowing what issues are likely to come up—and knowing what risks these issues present not only for your business, but also potentially for you as a business owner. Here, Washington D.C. business tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, provides an overview of common income and employment tax issues that tend to come up during business tax audits.Read More

Criminal tax audits present substantial risks for both individual and corporate taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) can pursue criminal charges for a wide range of tax-related violations, many of which carry six-figure fines and years (or even decades) of federal prison time. Learn about seven potential charges resulting from an IRS criminal tax audit from Washington D.C. criminal tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.Read More

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is ramping up its efforts to target businesses and their owners in 2024. IRS business tax audits can be invasive and present substantial risks; and, as a result, business owners need to ensure that they are making informed and strategic decisions. With this in mind, engaging an experienced Washington D.C. business tax lawyer is a key first step toward avoiding unnecessary consequences.Read More

In a recent News Release, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) strongly encouraged business owners to file under the Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program (ERC VDP) before the March 22 deadline if they improperly claimed the ERC during or after the COVID-19 pandemic. The ERC VDP provides a limited-time opportunity for eligible businesses to resolve their invalid ERC claims by repaying 80 percent of their refund. But, as Washington D.C. tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, recently discussed, filing under the ERC VDP will be risky for some businesses. As a result, informed decision-making is key, and business owners should seek advice before the March 22 deadline expires.Read More