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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:

Taxpayers who are behind on their federal filing obligations have two primary options for coming into compliance. While submitting a delinquent filing or late payment might seem like the best approach, this will often invite scrutiny from the IRS. As a result, most taxpayers will benefit from using one of the IRS’ streamlined voluntary disclosure programs. Learn more from Washington D.C. international tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group:

If you are facing an IRS criminal tax audit, there is a lot you need to know. Federal criminal tax charges carry the possibility of federal prison time, and even if you are able to avoid incarceration, the audit could lead to substantial liability for back taxes, interest, and fines. Learn more from Washington D.C. criminal tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.