Archive by Year: 2026 | Thorn Tax Law

Archive by Year:2026

IRS and DOJ Ramp Up Efforts to Target Small Businesses, Construction Companies and Their Executives

Posted in on May 29, 2026

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have been ramping up their efforts to target small businesses, construction companies, and their executives in criminal tax fraud investigations. We have seen an increase in these cases in 2026, with businesses and their executives facing a wide range of federal criminal allegations. Learn more from Washington, D.C. business tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.Read More

IRS Offers New Option for Businesses Dealing with ERC Claim Denials

Offshore Account Update

Posted in on May 15, 2026

On April 27, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced “a new, streamlined way” for businesses to deal with Employee Retention Credit (ERC) denials. While the ERC was a pandemic-era program, the IRS and other federal authorities are continuing to aggressively target ERC fraud in 2026, and this aggressive approach has led to the denial of valid claims in many cases. Learn more from Washington D.C. tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.Read More

How Should You Respond to an IRS Inquiry About PPP or ERC Fraud?

Offshore Account Update

Posted in on April 30, 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently provided an update on its ongoing efforts to prosecute pandemic-era fraud, including fraud under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credit (ERC) programs. The DOJ is working alongside the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to uncover instances of PPP and ERC fraud, and, in many cases, DOJ prosecutions are flowing from IRS audits and investigations. Learn more from Washington D.C. tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.

Applying for the IRS' Voluntary Disclosure Program: Key Considerations for U.S. Taxpayers

Offshore Account Update

Posted in on April 16, 2026

Taxpayers who are behind on their federal tax obligations are at risk of facing scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This scrutiny—whether in the form of an audit or a criminal tax investigation—can pose substantial risks. Both types of inquiries can lead to liability for back taxes, interest, and penalties, and criminal investigations can also carry the risk of prison time. Mitigating these risks involves taking a proactive approach with the help of an experienced attorney. Read More

Are You At Risk of Facing a PPP or ERC Fraud Audit or Investigation in 2026?

Offshore Account Update

Posted in on March 31, 2026

Due to widespread fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government continues to pursue civil and criminal enforcement actions related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). We continue to see the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) target businesses and individuals, and both have made clear that targeting pandemic-era fraud remains a top priority in 2026. Learn more from Washington D.C. tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group:

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