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A top House Democrat wants an investigation into the Department of Government Efficiency's access to IRS systems. Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Gerry Connolly requested the investigation in a May 15th letter to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. He raised concerns about DOGE plans to centralize IRS data. Connolly also highlighted potential issues with the IRS' data-sharing agreements with the Department of Homeland Security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The National Labor Relations Board's inspector general is conducting an investigation into the Department of Government Efficiency's work at the agency. In April, an IT staffer named Daniel Berulis filed an official whistleblower disclosure with Congress highlighting concerns over DOGE's practices at the NLRB and data that may have been removed from the agency. In response to the disclosure, Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, requested an investigation in a letter to Luiz A. Santos, acting inspector general of the Labor Department, and Ruth Blevins, inspector general at the NLRB. Timothy Bearese, an attorney at the NLRB currently serving as its acting director of congressional and public affairs, told FedScoop that the agency has no comment but “can confirm that the OIG is conducting an investigation, as requested by Ranking Member Connolly.” Back In April, Bearese told NPR that the NLRB had not granted DOGE access to agency systems. At that time, he also said that there had been a past investigation based on Berulis' concerns that “determined that no breach of agency systems occurred.” A spokesperson for House Oversight Committee Democrats told FedScoop on Thursday that “there are multiple investigations into Elon Musk's violations of sensitive investigatory information at the NLRB.” House Oversight Democrats are asking a Treasury Department watchdog to open an investigation into DOGE's data and IT modernization dealings at the IRS following reports of an internal “hackathon” at the tax agency that may have involved Palantir. In a letter sent Thursday to Heather Hill, acting head of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, House Oversight ranking member Gerry Connolly, D-Va., cited “deep concern” over reporting in Wired last month that revealed plans for a 30-day sprint where DOGE engineers and a third-party vendor — potentially the data analytics giant Palantir — would create a new application programming interface connected to taxpayer data. That API, Wired reported, would essentially serve as a storage center for all IRS data and enable agency systems to interact with unknown cloud services. Building a “mega API” is likely connected to plans for a “master database” that also pulls in data from the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration, according to Wired, part of a Trump administration effort to track and surveil immigrants. “The reported data centralization and integration effort could undermine intentional compartmentalization of IRS systems,” which raises “serious privacy questions,” Connolly wrote. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, senior senator for Tennessee and the first woman to represent the Volunteer State in the United States Senate. She serves on the Deputy Whip Team and is a member of the Finance Committee; the Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee; the Veterans' Affairs Committee; and the Judiciary Committee. Senator Marsha Blackburn serves as the Ranking Member on the Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security and on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law. Before her election to the Senate, Marsha represented Tennessee's 7th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. The conversation focuses on the following topics: ✅ President Trump's State of the Union Address, presenting his vision for a Golden Age of America. ✅ Senator Blackburn requiring transparency and accountability, working with FBI Director Kash Patel in obtaining unredacted Epstein logs and other pertinent materials ✅ Senator Blackburn spearheading DOGE Acts to hold the federal government accountable for managing taxpayer dollars. Collaborative efforts with Elon Mask in making the federal government more efficient and slash wasteful spending. ✅ Strengthening the economic partnership between the U.S. and Taiwan. ✅ Senator Blackburn's recently introduced Tax Administration Simplification Act, to provide straightforward, taxpayer-focused improvements to streamline tax filing and payment for individuals and small businesses. ✅ Strengthening US-Israel ties and combating anti-Semitism with new leadership in Congress and the White House. ✅ Making America Healthy Again | Healthy foods and eating habits for a healthier America. Throughout her time in Congress, Marsha has led the fight to hold Communist China accountable. Her in-depth analyses of the Chinese Communist Party's threats to American sovereignty have prompted Congress to examine legislation countering Beijing's malign influence on global supply chains, technology infrastructure, and international organizations. After Beijing took over the once autonomous region of Hong Kong in 2019, Marsha led bipartisan legislation, which was signed into law by President Trump, that prohibits the U.S. export of crowd control equipment to the Hong Kong Police Force. Her bipartisan Open Technology Fund Authorization Act, which supports internet freedom by addressing authoritarian regimes' efforts to censor the internet, was also signed into law. At the same time Marsha has stood up to Communist China, she has worked to bolster the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. In August 2022, she visited Taiwan, met with President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei, and called to strengthen connections between the U.S. and Taiwan. During this visit, Marsha made her stance clear: Taiwan is a country. On border policy, Marsha bases her approach on the simple truth that until our borders are secure, every town will be a border town and every state will be a border state. In the Senate, she has led the charge to fully fund the United States Border Patrol, restart construction of a physical barrier, impose harsher criminal penalties for drug smuggling, and fight for law and order on behalf of the thousands of women and girls lost to cross-border human trafficking. Further reading: Blackburn, Hassan, Colleagues Introduce the “Patients Before Middlemen Act” to Bring Down Cost of Prescription Drugs (https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2025/3/health%20care/blackburn-hassan-colleagues-introduce-the-patients-before-middlemen-act-to-bring-down-cost-of-prescription-drugs) Blackburn, Kelly Push for More Federal Resources to Combat Fentanyl Crisis in Tennessee (https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2025/2/crime/national%20security/blackburn-kelly-pushes-for-more-federal-resources-to-combat-fentanyl-crisis-in-arizona) Blackburn, Schatz Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Taiwan Partnership, Safeguard U.S. from Communist China's Security Threats (https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2025/2/china/jobs%20and%20economy/national%20security/blackburn-schatz-introduce-bill-to-strengthen-u-s-taiwan-partnership-safeguard-u-s-from-communist-china-s-security-threats) americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @MarshaBlackburn @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

President-elect Donald Trump's plans to deconstruct the federal workforce would take a bite out of IRS efforts to answer taxpayer phone calls and enforce compliance for tax cheats. After getting billions in funding from the 2022 tax-and-climate law, the IRS started a long-needed rebuild, including bringing on more workers. Between Oct. 1, 2021 and Sept. 30, 2023, the IRS processed nearly 53,000 new hires, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said in a September report. But Trump's promises to end remote work for federal workers and reinstate a policy that would make it easier to fire certain employees are seen as ways to end the IRS's competitiveness in the job market and ability to keep employees who are flight risks. Bloomberg Tax reporter Erin Slowey spoke with Kelly Reyes, executive director of the Professional Managers Association that represents the interests of IRS managers, about what a presidential transition means for IRS employees and how agency managers are preparing for next tax filing season. Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

The IRS wants U.S. citizens to be honest about paying their tax obligations. But who keeps the I-R-S on its toes? For the last 25 years, that's been the job of the Treasury Inspector for Tax Administration known as TIGTA. It started in 1999, following landmark Congressional overhaul of the IRS in 1998. Here with a review, senior advisor Matt Schimmel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The IRS wants U.S. citizens to be honest about paying their tax obligations. But who keeps the I-R-S on its toes? For the last 25 years, that's been the job of the Treasury Inspector for Tax Administration known as TIGTA. It started in 1999, following landmark Congressional overhaul of the IRS in 1998. Here with a review, senior advisor Matt Schimmel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diesen Monat machen wir es kurz: SPD, CDU und FDP leiten mit Vorschlägen zu Einkommensteuer, Unternehmensteuer und Finanzbildung den Steuer-Wahlkampf ein. Wir diskutieren die Vorschläge und ihre Implikationen für Verteilungsgerechtigkeit. Außerdem zeichnen wir einen Vergleich zwischen Entwicklungen in der britischen und der deutschen Steuerverwaltung seit den Pandemiejahren. Zum Abschluss stellt Julia ihr kürzlich veröffentlichtes Buch "Blackbox Steuerpolitik" vor und berichtet aus dem Entstehungsprozess. (02:23) Strategiepapier der SPD: 95% sollen entlastet werden (07:41) CDU will Unternehmensteuern senken (13:59) Finanzbildung durch die FDP: "CL_erklärt" (17:17) Britische und deutsche Steuerverwaltung im Vergleich (31:24) Julia stellt ihr Buch vor: "Blackbox Steuerpolitik" Julias Buch "Blackbox Steuerpolitik": ⁠https://dietz-verlag.de/isbn/9783801206826/Blackbox-Steuerpolitik-Wie-unser-Steuersystem-Ungleichheit-foerdert-Ein-Reformvorschlag-Julia-Jirmann⁠ Das Strategiepapier der SPD: ⁠https://www.seeheimer-kreis.de/fileadmin/data/documents/20241007_Seeheimer_Strategiepapier_Arbeitende_Mitte_staerken.pdf⁠ Stefan Bach rechnet den SPD-Vorschlag für die ZEIT durch: ⁠⁠https://www.zeit.de/wirtschaft/2024-10/steuerreform-spd-einkommen-reichtum-finanzpolitik⁠⁠ CDU-Antrag zur Unternehmensteuersenkung im Finanzausschuss: ⁠https://www.bundestag.de/dokumente/textarchiv/2024/kw26-de-unternehmensteuerrecht-1008390⁠ OECD zur Entwicklung der Unternehmensteuern weltweit: ⁠https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/tax-policy-reforms-2024_c3686f5e-en.html⁠ Mit Geld und Verstand: ⁠https://www.mitgeldundverstand.de/fibi/DE/Festival-fuer-Finanzbildung/Rueckblick/rueckblick.html⁠ Geld mit Verstand: ⁠https://www.geldmitverstand.de/⁠ Studie "Finanzbildung als politisches Projekt": ⁠https://www.otto-brenner-stiftung.de/finanzbildung-als-politisches-projekt/⁠ Der Bericht "State of Tax Administration 2024" von TaxWatch: ⁠https://www.taxwatchuk.org/state-of-tax-administration-2024/⁠ Hier könnt ihr unseren Newsletter abonnieren: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.netzwerk-steuergerechtigkeit.de/mitmachen/newsletter/⁠⁠⁠ Und hier geht's zu den Fördermitgliedschaften: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.netzwerk-steuergerechtigkeit.de/unterstuetzen/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wir freuen uns über jegliches Feedback an yannick.schwarz@netzwerk-steuergerechtigkeit.de oder per Nachricht an einen unserer Kanäle auf den sozialen Medien: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/netzwerksteuergerechtigkeit⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credit für die verwendete Musik, jeweils von pixabay.com: Intro: Eco Technology von Lexin_Music Outro: The Pace of Africa von Purple Planet Music

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration flagged 1,800 contracted employees listed as active but were no longer assigned to an ongoing contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration flagged 1,800 contracted employees listed as active but were no longer assigned to an ongoing contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taxpayers who can't resolve their issues with the I-R-S can turn to the Taxpayer Advocate Service. But phoning the service is likely to bring frustration of its own. That comes to light after a look-see by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. Details now from TIGTA's chief of staff for inspections and evaluations, Eleina Monroe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taxpayers who can't resolve their issues with the I-R-S can turn to the Taxpayer Advocate Service. But phoning the service is likely to bring frustration of its own. That comes to light after a look-see by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. Details now from TIGTA's chief of staff for inspections and evaluations, Eleina Monroe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Day in Legal History: Carlin's Seven Dirty Words Get to SCOTUSOn July 3, 1978, the US Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, affirming the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) authority to reprimand New York radio station WBAI for airing George Carlin's "Seven Dirty Words" comedy routine. The 5-4 ruling centered on Carlin's sketch, which listed words inappropriate for public broadcast. The Court held that the FCC could regulate indecent material on public airwaves during times when children might be listening. Justice John Paul Stevens, writing for the majority, emphasized that broadcast media have unique accessibility to children and thus require special considerations. This ruling underscored the government's role in safeguarding public morality on airwaves, distinguishing broadcast media from other forms of communication due to its pervasive presence and accessibility. The decision sparked ongoing debates about free speech and government regulation, influencing policies on broadcasting standards and the permissible content on public airwaves.A federal district court in Kansas has preliminarily blocked an Education Department rule that protects children from discrimination based on gender identity in schools receiving federal funding. Judge John W. Broomes issued the injunction, affecting Alaska, Kansas, Utah, and Wyoming. This rule, which extends Title IX protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity, has now been blocked in 14 states, following similar injunctions last month.Judge Broomes, appointed by Trump, found that the states are likely to succeed in their claim that the Biden Administration exceeded its authority by expanding the definition of sex discrimination. The states argued that the regulation's definition of sexual harassment would suppress the speech of students who believe sex is immutable and binary, and who use biologically accurate pronouns. Broomes agreed, stating that the rule's definition of sex-based harassment is impermissibly vague under the Administrative Procedure Act.This decision is a setback for the Biden Administration's efforts to enhance LGBTQ rights. Since the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which guaranteed same-sex marriage, conservative legal efforts have focused on issues such as transgender bathroom bans, athlete bans, and restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.The Department of Justice has not yet commented on the ruling. The case, Kansas v. Dep't of Education, is represented by the Kansas Attorney General's Office.Biden's Title IX Transgender Protections Blocked by Kansas JudgeIn light of a recent Supreme Court ruling narrowing a criminal obstruction law, lawyers for Jan. 6 Capitol rioters are preparing to challenge convictions and seek reduced sentences. The Supreme Court's decision requires prosecutors to prove that defendants destroyed or altered documents to convict them under the obstruction statute, impacting over 200 cases related to the Capitol riot.Attorneys have indicated plans to file motions in the US District Court for the District of Columbia to dismiss charges or seek resentencing for clients who did not handle documents, particularly those linked to the Oath Keepers. This move will significantly affect cases where the obstruction charge was the sole felony. Carmen Hernandez, a criminal defense lawyer, anticipates various creative legal arguments in response to the ruling.The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision on June 28, which favored Capitol rioter Joseph Fischer, has set a new precedent for interpreting the obstruction statute, originally enacted to address evidence destruction post-Enron scandal. This ruling is a setback for federal prosecutors who had heavily relied on the statute to charge participants in the Capitol attack. Elizabeth Franklin-Best, appealing for Oath Keepers' leader Stewart Rhodes, expects the ruling to substantially impact his sentence, as he was also convicted of seditious conspiracy.Several attorneys for other Jan. 6 defendants have indicated intentions to seek relief based on the Fischer ruling. The DC courts will likely face an influx of filings for years. The broader immediate impact is somewhat limited as only 249 out of over 1,400 charged individuals were affected by the statute, with 52 cases having obstruction as the only felony.The Justice Department is still evaluating the ruling's implications, and early signals suggest prosecutors might not concede in all cases. Some defense lawyers are preparing to argue that the initial indictments were flawed under the new interpretation. However, outcomes will likely vary, with hurdles for those who pled guilty before the ruling, and effectiveness depending on individual judges and defendants.The Supreme Court's re-interpretation of the obstruction statute, requiring proof of document destruction or alteration, is critical. This change affects the foundation of many convictions and challenges the prosecutorial approach, necessitating a reassessment of cases and potentially leading to significant legal revisions and reductions in sentences.Jan. 6 Rioters to Request Relief After Supreme Court RulingUS law firms are quickly capitalizing on recent Supreme Court decisions that limit federal agency powers. Within hours of these rulings, firms began sending updates and hosting webinars to explain the implications to their clients. The Supreme Court's decisions, made over three days, restrict agencies' use of internal judges, overturn the Chevron deference principle (which required courts to defer to agency interpretations of ambiguous laws), and revive challenges related to statute limitations, potentially leading to more lawsuits over old regulations.Experts believe these rulings will significantly boost administrative law challenges, particularly benefiting firms that frequently contest federal regulations. Many lawyers have reported a surge in client inquiries, noting that the end of Chevron deference might lead businesses to pursue more litigation due to increased chances of success. The statute of limitations decision is also expected to result in more legal actions, though some attorneys predict a gradual increase rather than an immediate surge in new cases.Some attorneys highlight that the post-Chevron landscape is creating uncertainty and questions among clients across various industries. There is an expectation that while some companies may adopt a more aggressive litigation strategy, others might prefer lobbying to challenge regulations, as many corporate clients are cautious about escalating legal expenses.Overall, the Supreme Court's rulings are reshaping the legal environment, prompting law firms to guide clients through this evolving landscape and capitalize on emerging opportunities.US law firms smell opportunity as Supreme Court guts agency powers | ReutersIn my column, I argue that the IRS's shift to a broader audit mandate for all high-income taxpayers could undermine tax compliance improvements. The IRS needs to reassess and refine its audit strategies to optimize resources and maximize compliance, particularly among the wealthiest individuals. I propose a hybrid audit strategy that ensures nearly 100% audit coverage for the top 1% of income earners, with progressively lower rates for lower high-income brackets. This approach would be more effective than the current broad mandate, which lacks specific metrics for measuring success and could fail to capture significant non-compliance.Previously, the IRS had a directive to audit at least 8% of returns for individuals with incomes over $10 million, which was a focused and measurable effort. The new policy, however, aims for broader scrutiny without clear methods to gauge effectiveness, raising concerns about its impact on audit rates and overall compliance. My suggested hybrid approach would combine the precision of the former directive with a progressive audit threshold system, concentrating IRS resources where they can yield the highest return.Focusing on high-income taxpayers with the greatest potential for avoidance ensures better deterrence of tax evasion. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration's report supports this, showing that audits of high-income individuals are more productive. By defining specific audit coverage thresholds for the highest income brackets, the IRS can optimize its efforts and expand compliance audits down the income brackets.The critical legal element here is the need for targeted and measurable audit strategies. Specific metrics are essential to ensure the IRS's audit efforts are efficient and effective, allowing the agency to allocate resources where they can achieve the greatest impact on revenue and compliance.IRS Hybrid Audit Approach Best Bet to Scrutinize Rich Taxpayers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

The conversation with Damien Brady, Vice President of Research for the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, focused on the recent report by the Treasury Inspector General for the Tax Administration about the IRS's failure to effectively audit high net worth individuals. The report found that the examinations were unproductive and that the IRS was shifting its focus to individuals with $400,000 or more. The conversation also touched on the need for IRS reform, the impact of tax complexity, and the challenges of balancing the federal budget. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Day in Legal History: House Un-American Activities Committee Probes HollywoodOn May 29, 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) began its infamous investigation into communist influence in the Hollywood film industry. This marked the start of a series of public hearings aimed at identifying and eliminating alleged communist subversion in American cultural institutions. The HUAC's probe into Hollywood was driven by the fear that communist ideology was being subtly propagated through films and entertainment, which were seen as powerful tools for shaping public opinion.The investigation led to the subpoena of numerous writers, directors, and actors, many of whom were questioned about their political beliefs and associations. The most notable outcome of these hearings was the creation of the "Hollywood Ten," a group of screenwriters and directors who refused to answer the committee's questions, citing their First Amendment rights. These individuals were subsequently blacklisted by the industry, effectively ending their careers in Hollywood.The HUAC hearings had a chilling effect on the film industry, leading to widespread censorship and self-policing by studios to avoid further scrutiny. This period is often remembered as a dark chapter in American history, reflecting the intense paranoia and political repression of the early Cold War era. The Hollywood blacklist persisted for many years, and its repercussions were felt long after the initial hearings concluded.The HUAC's actions in 1947 set a precedent for future investigations into alleged subversive activities, influencing American political and cultural landscapes for decades. This event underscores the tension between national security concerns and the protection of civil liberties, a balance that continues to be a contentious issue in modern times. The Hollywood probe by HUAC remains a significant example of how fear and suspicion can lead to widespread violation of individual rights and freedoms.PwC has become the first reseller of OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise, aimed at business use, marking a significant step in the adoption of AI tools in the corporate world. This agreement will also make PwC the largest user of this AI product. The deal is part of a broader trend among Big Four accounting firms, which are increasingly incorporating AI into their services. PwC had previously announced a $1 billion investment over three years to integrate AI into its operations, enhancing the efficiency of tasks such as auditing and tax accounting.Joe Atkinson, PwC's chief products and technology officer, highlighted that the firm's experience with AI will help them effectively market these tools to clients, offering significant advantages over traditional methods. PwC's substantial deployment of ChatGPT Enterprise will set it apart in the market, as the firm aims to lead clients through their AI adoption journey. As of now, PwC's largest clients are already engaging with generative AI for various functions, including marketing and customer service, utilizing advanced AI capabilities that surpass traditional chatbots. The rest of the Big Four firms—Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and KPMG—are also making substantial investments in AI, forming partnerships with major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and IBM to enhance their services.PwC First to Resell OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise to ClientsYesterday, May 28, 2024, a federal judge in Texas transferred a lawsuit challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule on credit card late fees to Washington, D.C. This decision marks the second time U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman has moved the case from his court in Fort Worth, following a federal appeals court's recent decision to relinquish jurisdiction. The CFPB seeks to defend a rule capping credit card late fees at $8, a key component of President Joe Biden's administration's effort to combat "junk fees."The transfer to Washington, D.C. could benefit the CFPB, as it is now in a jurisdiction where the agency is based. This case involves major plaintiffs, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Bankers Association, who are challenging the rule. The CFPB has argued that the rule is necessary, citing that credit card issuers collected over $14 billion in late fees in 2022, with an average fee of $32.Judge Pittman, a Trump appointee, previously blocked the rule from taking effect, basing his decision on a 2022 ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which found the CFPB's funding structure unconstitutional. However, the Supreme Court overturned this ruling on May 16. The CFPB plans to seek the removal of Pittman's injunction, although the plaintiffs have other arguments to prevent the rule from being enforced. The transfer is seen as a strategic move to place the case in a more favorable venue for the CFPB.Texas judge again transfers lawsuit over card late fee rule to Washington, D.C. | ReutersIllinois is on the verge of implementing a progressive tax structure on sports wagering, which could see tax rates as high as 40%. The Illinois General Assembly has passed an amendment to a bill that introduces a graduated tax rate for sports wagering receipts. Businesses with sports wagering receipts between $30 million and $50 million will face a minimum tax rate of 20%, while those with receipts exceeding $200 million will be taxed at the maximum rate of 40%.This progressive tax structure is a pioneering approach in the sports betting industry and could serve as a model for other states considering the legalization and taxation of sports betting. Illinois aims to maximize state revenue from this rapidly growing industry without stifling its competitiveness. The state's approach balances the need for significant tax income with maintaining a healthy market.Illinois's model contrasts with other states like New York, which has a flat 51% tax on gross gaming revenues. Illinois's graduated system introduces a level of progressivity, that is higher rates for entities with higher revenues, potentially influencing other states to adopt similar frameworks. For instance, New Jersey is considering raising its sports betting taxes to a uniform 30%, it remains to be seen if the Garden State may consider an Illinois-style graduated rate system. Revenue from vice taxes, including those on gambling, is crucial for states facing budget deficits. However, it's essential that the revenue generated from such taxes be allocated effectively to offset the social costs associated with these activities. In the case of sports wagering, funds should support public health initiatives, addiction treatment programs, and educational campaigns.Illinois's progressive tax on sports wagering aims to balance industry growth with regulation. If the revenue is used appropriately, Illinois could become a comprehensive model for other states to follow, focusing not only on revenue potential but also on mitigating the larger social impacts of increased sports betting.Illinois Eyeing Sports Wagering Tax Up To 40%In my column this week, I address the urgent need for a proactive approach to combat biofuel tax credit fraud. A recent audit by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration highlighted significant flaws in the administration of these credits, revealing that many are awarded without proper documentation. This system's reactive nature allows fraud to flourish, as the IRS can only issue deficiency notices after fraudulent claims are filed.Biofuel tax credits, intended to promote renewable fuel production and use, have been a cornerstone of U.S. energy policy since 2004. However, the current law's limitations prevent the IRS from denying credits at the time of filing, enabling schemes that exploit information delays. To combat this, the IRS should be given the authority to enforce registration requirements and deny non-compliant claims proactively.Implementing a track-and-trace system could also help by uniquely identifying and tracking each gallon of biofuel through its production and distribution journey. This would create multiple checkpoints, making it challenging for fraudsters to repeatedly claim credits on the same fuel.Past fraud cases, such as the Washakie biodiesel fraud and schemes involving Gen-X Energy Group, illustrate how easy it is to exploit the system. Fraudsters cycle biofuel between refineries and distribution points, claiming new credits each time, or recycle biodiesel back into feedstock to produce more biodiesel for additional credits.The IRS is currently hampered by Section 4101 of the tax code, which allows taxpayers to claim credits without meeting registration requirements. This loophole leaves the IRS to address fraud only after it has occurred, often too late to recover lost funds.A track-and-trace system, used successfully in other industries, could ensure that each gallon of biofuel is tracked from refinement to consumption, making it harder for fraudulent activities to go unnoticed. By assigning unique identifiers and logging each step in a database, this system would create an auditable chain of custody.Addressing these vulnerabilities requires legislative action to empower the IRS to deny fraudulent claims at the point of filing. Strengthening enforcement capabilities and closing existing loopholes will help safeguard the integrity of biofuel tax credits and ensure they serve their intended purpose.To Combat Biofuel Tax Credit Fraud, We Need a Proactive Approach Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

About ten years ago, news outlets began reporting on an outbreak of “Identity Theft” scams targeting the IRS and our tax returns. In that season the office of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration released a report that “confirmed IRS identity theft cases, and these returns accounted for additional losses estimated to be more than $5.2 billion.” That was for just one year. While the IRS has gotten better at detecting and prosecuting these false tax returns, “Identity Theft” continues to be a growing problem. In April, AARP reported that, “American adults lost a total of $43 billion to identity fraud in 2023”. As disconcerting as those facts are, there is another, even more sinister kind of “Identity Theft” that has been happening for over two-thousand years. It is Satan's robbing followers of JESUS of the riches that come with our true “Identity in Christ”. JESUS warned His followers about this and promised to send the HOLY SPIRIT to “guide us into all truth” regarding Satan's destructive plans. In this meassage, Pastor Joe Still teaches how to live under the HOLY SPIRIT's Identity Theft Protection Plan.

Joining Pam and Rich for this discussion are Professor Daniel Ho and RegLab Fellow Christie Lawrence, JD '24 (MPP, Harvard Kennedy School of Government).Dan is the founding director of Stanford's RegLab (Regulation, Evaluation, and Governance Lab), which builds high-impact partnerships for data science and responsible AI in the public sector. The RegLab has an extensive track record partnering with government agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency, Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of Labor, and Santa Clara County on prototyping and evaluating AI tools to make government more fair, efficient, and transparent. Building on this work, the RegLab also helps agencies strengthen AI governance and operationalize trustworthy AI principles.Christie, a third-year JD student, worked with RegLab and Stanford's Innovation Clinic on projects to advise DOL on responsible AI and development practices and to support the work with Prof. Ho on the National AI Advisory Committee, which advises the White House on AI policy. In this interview, we'll learn about several RegLab projects—and the importance of helping government develop smart AI policy and solutions.Connect:Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast WebsiteStanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn PageRich Ford >>>  Twitter/XPam Karlan >>> Stanford Law School PageStanford Law School >>> Twitter/XStanford  Law Magazine >>> Twitter/XLinks:Dan Ho >>> Stanford Law School web page[00:00:00] Chapter 1: Setting the StageMention of the rapid acceleration of technology and the release of ChatGPT.Highlighting the risks associated with AI, such as bias and privacy concerns.Discussion on the relationship between AI and governance, including recent developments in AI policy and governance.Mention of the Biden administration's executive order on AI and its implications.[00:03:04] Chapter 2: The Role of Reg Lab and Collaboration with the IRSExplanation of the Reg Lab and its purpose.Discussion on the need for government agencies to modernize their technology infrastructure.Overview of the collaboration with the IRS to improve tax evasion detection using machine learning.Discovery of disparities in auditing rates and subsequent IRS reforms.Highlighting the intersection of AI, social justice, and government practices.[00:09:12] Chapter 3: Student PerspectiveChristie Lawrence shares her experience working on AI policy at Stanford Law School.Discussion on bridging the gap between policy, law, and technology.Impactful work done by students in collaboration with government agencies.[00:11:38] Chapter 4: AI and Social JusticePam Karlan's experience with AI issues in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.Examples of algorithmic discrimination and its implications for social justice.Discussion on the challenges of addressing AI-related issues in government practices.[00:23:55] Chapter 5: Future DirectionsOptimism about the future of AI governance and the recent executive order's impact.Anticipation of legislative proposals and state-level initiatives in AI regulation.Importance of maintaining an open innovation ecosystem and addressing talent gaps in government agencies.[00:25:55] Chapter 6: Audience Questions 

(4/25/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Assistant U.S. attorneys at DOJ are calling for more flexibility and consistency in their telework options. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration helped stop a $3.5 billion fraud scheme targeting pandemic relief funds. And GSA will release a new buying guide this week to help agencies purchase generative AI capabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(4/25/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Assistant U.S. attorneys at DOJ are calling for more flexibility and consistency in their telework options. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration helped stop a $3.5 billion fraud scheme targeting pandemic relief funds. And GSA will release a new buying guide this week to help agencies purchase generative AI capabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helen Knight and James Hurst discuss the releases from Tax Administration and Maintenance Day on 18 April 2024 particularly the consultation launched around the VAT treatment of private hire vehicle fares. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has delivered the Spring Budget 2024. In a rowdy House of Commons, the Chancellor delivered what will be his last Spring Budget before a UK general election widely expected to take place in autumn this year.  Further details on some of these measures are expected to follow on Tax Administration and Maintenance Day 2024 – confirmed as taking place on 18 April – but there were plenty of interesting points (and politics) in the tax policies included in this wave of announcements. In our latest podcast Jill Gatehouse, Emily Szasz, Josh Critchlow and David Haughey from our London tax team discuss some of the tax measures they found the most noteworthy in the Spring Budget 2024, including: Replacing the current tax rules for non-UK domiciled individuals (so-called ‘non doms') with a new residence-based regime; Changes to the transfer of assets abroad rules following the Supreme Court decision in Fisher to ensure this anti-avoidance regime cannot be bypassed by individuals transferring assets offshore via a UK company; The introduction of Reserved Investor Funds (RIFs), a new type of UK investment fund in the form of an unauthorised contractual scheme; and Other changes to the UK's tax code, including: Further reductions to NICs, benefitting both employed and self-employed workers; On stamp duty/SDRT, new guidance on recently-enacted legislation restricting the application of the higher rate charge on the issue and certain transfers of UK shares and securities into clearance services or depositary receipt systems – but nothing further on the Stamp Taxes on Shares Modernisation proposal; Delaying the sunsetting of the Energy Profits Levy, so that it will end in 2029 (or earlier if energy prices fall below levels set by the previously-announced Energy Security Investment Mechanism); Establishing a new R&D tax relief expert panel tasked with ensuring relevant HMRC guidance remains up-to-date as industry develops; and Consulting on the introduction a new UK ISA, giving individuals a £5,000 annual allowance to invest in certain UK-focussed assets on a tax-free basis.

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has welcomed the recent media coverage and public discourse of the Draft Tax Administration Procedures Act, which was circulated to select stakeholders for comment from last year 2023. The Comptroller and Senior Legal Officer at the IRD have sought to clarify some of the issues surrounding the draft legislation.   For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

The proposed Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill and its enforcement is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ettienne Retief, chairman of the SA Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)'s national tax and SARS committee.  Topics of discussion include: proposals in the new bill; history of SA's grey listing; and ways in which government could work to enforce the laws;  Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production

Friends of Europe's Dharmendra Kanani is joined this week by Maria Elena Scoppio, Director for Indirect Taxation and Tax Administration at DG TAXUD. Fresh out of the EU Tax Symposium, Scoppio lifts the veil on what was discussed, sharing that, for the first time in the symposium, a psychologist was invited, which goes to show the importance of behavioural taxation. Given that tax is one of the most sensitive areas and subject to unanimity, Scoppio argues in favour of enhanced cooperation to advance legislation and not become trapped in "masochistic" endeavours.

Episode 200! Thanks to all the listeners here to celebrate this milestone. In this episode we're talking about the coming tax season (never too early right?). A lot of tax headlines to discuss this episode:IRS announces that this coming filing season, taxpayers may be able to file most documents and returns electronically and by 2025 the IRS will digitize all paper file returns when they are receivedIRS might push for an early end to the employee retention tax credit as the number of "legitimate claims" declinesTreasury Inspector General for Tax Administration says that while the IRS has done a good job of addressing cyberthreats, it needs to do a better job with documentation New tech being built called IVIX, the first AI powered platform to help governments address financial crimes and tax evasionTax prep companies like H&R Block and TaxSlayer have for years been sharing Americans sensitive financial data with tech giants like Meta and Google in a potential of violation of federal lawI speak with Steven Lyon, Senior Manager, Product Specialists with SafeSend to discuss all these updates and how to meet challenges as practitioners. ResourcesSteven Lyon LinkedIn ProfileAP News article, "IRS aims to go paperless by 2025 as part of its campaign to conquer mountains of paperwork", by Fatima Hussein Accounting Today article, "IRS good at addressing cyberthreats, but not documenting them" by Chris GaetanoIVIX websiteCNN article, "Tax prep companies shared private taxpayer data with Google and Meta for years, congressional probe finds", by Brian Fung

An IRS watchdog is calling on the agency to make better use of pay incentives already available to stay on track with plans to build up its workforce. The IRS has more than a dozen pay incentives available to recruit and retain employees with skills that are essential to its operations. But the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, in a recent report, found the IRS only used these pay incentives to recruit, retain or relocate about 1,400 employees between fiscal 2019 and 2022. The agency, during this period, made a total payout of $1.5 million through these incentives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An IRS watchdog is calling on the agency to make better use of pay incentives already available to stay on track with plans to build up its workforce.The IRS has more than a dozen pay incentives available to recruit and retain employees with skills that are essential to its operations.But the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, in a recent report, found the IRS only used these pay incentives to recruit, retain or relocate about 1,400 employees between fiscal 2019 and 2022.The agency, during this period, made a total payout of $1.5 million through these incentives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While the politicians debate how much money it should have, the IRS cranked dutifully away this past tax filing season. The agency says it operated on schedule for the first time since 2020, the advent of the pandemic. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration tracked the season closely. With what it found, the deputy IG for audit, Diana Tengesdal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While the politicians debate how much money it should have, the IRS cranked dutifully away this past tax filing season. The agency says it operated on schedule for the first time since 2020, the advent of the pandemic. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration tracked the season closely. With what it found, the deputy IG for audit, Diana Tengesdal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helen M. Knight takes a look at some of the consultations released on Tax Administration and Maintenance Day on 27 April 2023.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

It's tax season and we want you to avoid being a victim of tax fraud. As we record this episode, we are a week away from tax day. However the information in this episode is good year round. So if you hear it in a best of episode, it still applies. Since 2018, more than 75,000 victims have lost $28 million to scammers impersonating the IRS over the phone, email, texts and more. That's what the FTC says (the Federal Trade Commission) which enforces consumer protection laws, including those against fraud. The true number is certainly higher because of victims who don't make reports. What the IRS won't do 1)The IRS won't call you. 2)The IRS won't text you. 3) The IRS won't email you. 4)The IRS won't call and threaten that the police are going to arrest you. 5) The IRS won't call and ask for an immediate payment on a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. 6) The IRS won't threaten to suspend your license. The IRS can't suspend your license. 7) The IRS won't say your account is on hold. 8)The IRS won't text with a message “Unusual Activity Report” with a link to click.  9) The IRS won't threaten deportation. Why? The IRS cannot revoke immigration status. 10)The IRS won't threaten to suspend your Social Security Number. They can't do that. 11)The IRS won't email you and say “We recalculated your tax return and you need to click this link to claim the higher refund.” Why? The IRS doesn't email. 12)The IRS will not email you, text you or call you saying 'This is the Bureau of Tax Enforcement, and we're putting a lien or levy on your assets'. Why? The IRS doesn't email , text or in general call.There is no Bureau of Tax Enforcement. 13) The IRS won't email or text you 'Click here to see some details about your tax refund'. Why? The IRS doesn't email or text. These emails or texts are intended to trick the reader into clicking on links that lead to a fake IRS-like website and expose the user to malware. The IRS does not use email, text messages or social media to discuss tax debts or refunds with taxpayers. How do I know this? I'm quoting the IRS website.  What you should know about these calls 1)Caller ID can be faked. Just because your Caller ID says IRS, it doesn't mean it's the IRS. 2)Ask anyone claiming to be the IRS for their name, badge number and callback number. 3)You can verify if someone is real by calling the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484. Link to report a scam here. .https://www.tigta.gov/reportcrime-misconduct How the IRS will contact you if they need to contact you 1)They will send a letter. 2)They will send another letter. 3) If several letters go unanswered, they might call or they could come to your house.4) BUT THE IRS WILL ONLY COME TO YOUR HOUSE AFTER THEY HAVE CALLED FIRST TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY WILL ONLY CALL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BY MAIL.  Let's say you owe unpaid taxes 1)You can appeal if you think the IRS is wrong. 2)If you do owe money, you can work out a payment plan.  IRS at 800-829-1040.  IRS Dirty Dozen  List https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-wraps-up-2023-dirty-dozen-list-reminds-taxpayers-and-tax-pros-to-be-wary-of-scams-and-schemes-even-after-tax-season Great article at Nerd Wallet https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/avoid-irs-scams#:~:text=IRS%20scams%20involve%20criminals%20impersonating,you%20don't%20actually%20owe. Episode 508 of Dads Daughters and Dollars (Don't Be Scared of the IRS, My Story) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-508-dont-be-scared-of-the-irs-my-story/id1523622122?i=1000576371700

CPA Australia's Senior Tax Manager Elinor Kasapidis attended September's invite-only, ATO-hosted OECD Forum on Tax Administration. At this event in Sydney, discussions took place between global tax regulators, administrators, and business representatives, with a raft of ideas debated. In this episode, she unpacks what was raised in the forum's agenda and offers CPA Australia's perspective on the event. Listen now. Host:  Dr Jane Rennie, CPA Australia General Manager Media and Content Guest: Elinor Kasapidis, CPA Australia Senior Manager Tax Policy

The IRS has been making progress toward eliminating a longstanding problem. Namely, companies who are delinquent in their federal taxes, but that nevertheless receive federal contracts. For the most recent figures, Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked with LaToya George, the director of the Office of Audits at the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

"For my friends, everything; for my enemies, the law" is what the latest report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration shows. Basically, you can be delinquent on taxes and still get government money if you're the right type - or else you get a dorky new hire IRS agent kicking down your door. Plus, the Supreme Court refuses to hear a challenge to the ATF bump stock ban - what dangerous precedent that sets. Finally, a noted historian explains the ancient hatred underlying the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

We've all heard the horror stories about the mess at the IRS. We've heard how many of their printers and copiers don't work because they're out of ink. We've heard about how old and unreliable their computer system is, and we've heard how multiplied thousands of refunds have been delayed as the agency deals with a massive backlog of unprocessed returns.What we didn't know until just recently is that one of the ways the IRS chose to deal with that backlog was simply to throw away thirty million unprocessed paper returns. In this edition of FAIRtax Power Radio, the Guys look at a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration that details yet another reason why we need to put the IRS out of business by replacing the income tax with the FAIRtax.

Monday May 16, 2022 - The TREASURY INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR TAX ADMINISTRATION recently conducted an audit and issued a report on May 4, 2022 - A Service-Wide Strategy Is Needed to Address Challenges Limiting Growth in Business Tax Return Electronic Filing. "This audit was initiated because the IRS's continued inability to process backlogs of paper-filed tax returns contributed to management's decision to destroy an estimated 30 million paper-filed information return documents in March 2021. The IRS uses these documents to conduct post-processing compliance matches to identify taxpayers who do not accurately report their income." The IRS destroyed 30 Million information return documents! These information returns are required documents - taxpayers shoulder the cost and burden of producing these documents in a timely fashion. And the IRS destroyed 30 million. Don't worry - says the IRS - “There were no negative taxpayer consequences as a result of this action,” “Taxpayers or payers have not been and will not be subject to penalties resulting from this action.” So, it is important that information returns are filed - and information returns should be expanded - but, if they are destroyed, there are no consequences. Attorney Steven A. Leahy reviews this latest TIGFTA report today on Today's Tax Talk. https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/taxes/articles/irs-destroyed-30-million-paper-tax-documents-due-to-backlog/ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/13/joe-biden-asked-to-replace-irs-chief-charles-rettig-over-tax-document-destruction.html https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-blasted-for-destroying-millions-of-information-returns-due-to-backlog --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steven-leahy1/message

Inland Revenue guidance on the deductibility for income tax purposes of costs incurred due to COVID-19, Inland Revenue releases an issues paper on the future of tax administration in a digital world, The tax perils of not taking advice before migrating.

The TREASURY INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR TAX ADMINISTRATION (TIGTA) conducts a yearly audit to "assess the adequacy and security of the IRS's information technology." Problems were reported in the IRS's handling of the privacy of taxpayer data, access controls, system environment security, information system boundary components, network monitoring and audit logs, disaster recovery, roles and responsibilities, and separation of duties, as well as security policies, procedures, and documentation. Two of five function areas of the IRS's Cybersecurity Framework were rated “not effective,” namely its ability to identify its cybersecurity risks, and its ability to detect cybersecurity incidents. In both areas, TIGTA said that the IRS had defined policies, procedures and strategies, but that they were not consistently implemented, leaving taxpayer information at risk. Attorney Steven A. Leahy discusses the report and its impact on taxpayer data. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steven-leahy1/message

Today I'm talking to Special Agent David Renfro, a federal agent for the Treasury Department.  David's diverse career took him from being a Federal Air Marshal right after 9/11 to working on joint terrorism task forces and eventually as an investigator with the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, a job he calls the best kept secret in Federal law enforcement.  All along the way he had opportunities to do a wide variety of training at FLETC in Glynco, Georgia, a federal training center he recently returned to  as a staff member and program manager.This episode gives you a lot of wisdom from David as he talks about the twists and turns of his career. He explains how he decided to make each move and how to prepare for the next step in his career.  And hang on to the end where David comments on how he timed his latest career move based on his family dynamics.Resources: Man Alive, by Patrick MorelyMusic is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and the KCKPD Pipes and Drums.Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 016

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) continues to transform its operations to better serve the public, both in Jamaica and diaspora communities.Its online offerings are vastly improved and public satisfaction has been high, said Courtney Johnson, the taxpayer education officer at the TAJ. “Over 75 per cent of our customers found that using the online platform is convenient, it is safe…,” he said.Johnson said the TAJ continues to work to ensure it provides the best service possible to all customers. He notes too that the TAJ is already number one in the Caribbean; and the vision is to become a world-class organisation.In an interview with Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley, the TAJ taxpayer education officer spoke about various improved offerings and others to come on stream soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things to Know About Expat Taxes in Australia..About this eventTaxes can be intimidating and confusing. Fortunately, there are experts to help demystify the constantly evolving tax landscape.Join this discussion of the U.S and Australia's critical tax rules and learn how you can legally minimize your tax burden internationally.Our Speakers:Tony Anamourlis (CTA) (SSA) - PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR ABBOTT & MOURLYTony obtained his Law degree from the University of New England and the College of Law respectively and also holds a Master of Laws. He was admitted to practice in the New South Wales Supreme Court and subsequently admitted in Victoria, Queensland , Western Australia and in the New Zealand High Court. Following completion of his Articles with a Victorian Law firm, he undertook various advanced lecturing roles in the areas of commercial law and tax law at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. He has also presented at leading domestic and international tax conferences.Tony was a former tax lecturer in charge and chief examiner of the tax unit at Master's level at Latrobe University. In addition Tony is also currently undertaking research on Globalising Tax Information Exchange Agreements between Tax Havens and Non Tax Havens and continues to research and write in current commercial, international and domestic tax issues.As part of his research, complementing his tax and commercial practice for last 20 years, Tony's main focus is on commercial and tax where he provides realistic advice with commercial outcomes. Tony's research and practice interests includes but not limited to areas of domestic tax, structured business advice, Tax Compliance, Tax Affect Accounting, Transfer Pricing, Capital Gains Tax, Trusts, Tax Administration, Tax Litigation, General Commercial matters, Reconstructions, Corporate Insolvency and Corporate Governance.Prior to engaging in legal practice and academia, Tony was employed as a tax and compliance manager and was employed to various CPA and Chartered Accounting firms, dealing with various complex tax and compliance issues.In addition, during Tony's spare time he is active in providing his services on a pro bono basis to disadvantaged and underprivileged persons in society and also attends charitable /fundraising events for disadvantaged children.Derren Joseph- International Tax for Private Clients, Global Mobility, & Cross-Border Investors (US, UK, & SE Asia)Derren is an EA (Enrolled Agent - license # 00100858-EA) who has been admitted to practice before the IRS and is an associate member of the American Institute of CPAs (#7920958).He is the author of "Taxes for International Entrepreneurs and Ex-pats: Proven Principles for Legally Reducing Taxes” (https://www.amazon.com/author/derrenjoseph).A Partner in Hayden T Joseph & Co. (DBA "Advanced American Tax") also a member of the International Tax Team at Moores Rowland Asia Pacific, with over 30 offices in 11 Asian countries.He has 2 Masters degrees in Economics. A Certified Diploma from ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the UK), done Executive Education with Columbia Business School. He has completed Advanced Tax coursework at both New York University and the University of London.Derren enjoys writing and giving seminars.He had his views published in the Singapore Business Review, Forbes Asia, the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, the International Business Structuring Association (in the UK), Offshore Alert.He also has given seminars on tax issues in the U.S., Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, The Philippines, Hong Kong, and the Caribbean.NOTES:1. Link for this event: https://www.facebook.com/htj.tax/live/2. Submit questions in advance - Hanna@AdvancedAmericanTax.com3. Those WITHOUT Facebook?Zoom link will be provided 24 hours in advance via an Eventbrite message so ensure that you sign up via Eventbrite to get the message.If you don't get the Zoom link 24 hours before the event via Eventbrite?Email: Hanna@AdvancedAmericanTax.com4. It is also helpful if you use the Eventbrite calendar function to ensure that the event is automatically saved to the calendar on your device in your local time. Many times people miss the event because they misunderstood the time zones. Allow Eventbrite to make it easy for you. Leverage technology. Please don't contact us to confirm the time."5. For those joining us on Zoom?"Pictures or videos will be taken during the event to be posted on social media. If you do not wish to have your image used. Keep your camera off."

Tax administration. Taxes in the United States are administered by hundreds of tax authorities. At the federal level there are three tax administrations. Most domestic federal taxes are administered by the Internal Revenue Service, which is part of the Department of the Treasury. Alcohol, tobacco, and firearms taxes are administered by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Taxes on imports (customs duties) are administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). TTB is also part of the Department of the Treasury and CBP belongs to the Department of Homeland Security. Organization of state and local tax administrations varies widely. Every state maintains a tax administration. A few states administer some local taxes in whole or part. Most localities also maintain a tax administration or share one with neighboring localities. Internal Revenue Service. The Internal Revenue Service administers all U.S. federal tax laws on domestic activities, except those taxes administered by TTB. IRS functions include: Processing federal tax returns (except TTB returns), including those for Social Security and other federal payroll taxes. Providing assistance to taxpayers in completing tax returns. Collecting all taxes due related to such returns. Enforcement of tax laws through examination of returns and assessment of penalties. Providing an appeals mechanism for federal tax disputes. Referring matters to the Justice Department for prosecution. Publishing information about U.S. federal taxes, including forms, publications, and other materials. Providing written guidance in the form of rulings binding on the IRS for the public and for particular taxpayers. The IRS maintains several Service Centers at which tax returns are processed. Taxpayers generally file most types of tax returns by mail with these Service Centers, or file electronically. The IRS also maintains a National Office in Washington, DC, and numerous local offices providing taxpayer services and administering tax examinations. State administrations. Every state in the United States has its own tax administration, subject to the rules of that state's law and regulations. For example, the California Franchise Tax Board. These are referred to in most states as the Department of Revenue or Department of Taxation. The powers of the state taxing authorities vary widely. Most enforce all state level taxes but not most local taxes. However, many states have unified state-level sales tax administration, including for local sales taxes. State tax returns are filed separately with those tax administrations, not with the federal tax administrations. Each state has its own procedural rules, which vary widely. Before 1776, the American Colonies were subject to taxation by Great Britain and also imposed local taxes. Property taxes were imposed in the Colonies as early as 1634. In 1673, the English Parliament imposed a tax on exports from the American Colonies, and with it created the first tax administration in what would become the United States. Other tariffs and taxes were imposed by Parliament. Most of the colonies and many localities adopted property taxes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/law-school/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/law-school/support

Leon County has five constitutional officers as prescribed by Florida law: the sheriff, supervisor of elections, clerk of court, tax collector and property appraiser. Representatives from those last 3 offices will talk about their function and how they provide needed services to local government and residents, even during a pandemic. The guests are: Leon County Clerk of Court Gwen Marshall; Property Appraiser Akin Akinyemi; and Alethea Jackson, Chief of Tax Administration for the office of Leon County Tax Collector Doris Malloy.

Tom Brandt is the Chief Risk Officer for the Internal Revenue Service in the United States, where he leads the agency's enterprise risk and audit management programs. Prior to that, he was the Director of Planning and Research in the IRS's Large Business and International Division, with responsibility for the division's workload selection and risk identification processes. In 2016, Tom served as the Head of the Tax Administration Unit at the OECD in Paris, where he led the work of the Forum on Tax Administration, a body that brings together the leaders of tax administrations from more than 50 countries. After returning to the IRS in 2017, he founded and continues to serve as Chair of the OECD's Enterprise Risk Management Community of Interest. He's been a member of the Board of Directors for the Association for Federal Enterprise Risk Management and served as its President in 2019.

Senators have unveiled a cannabis operation and opportunity act allowing recreational users over 21 to purchase up to 10 ounces a day. This policy will put cannabis under 4 federal bureaus: United States Food Administration; Alcohol, Tobacco, and Tax Administration; Trade Bureau under the Treasury Department; and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Things to Know About Expat Taxes in Australia..About this eventTaxes can be intimidating and confusing. Fortunately, there are experts to help demystify the constantly evolving tax landscape.Join this discussion of the U.S and Australia's critical tax rules and learn how you can legally minimize your tax burden internationally.Our Speakers:Tony Anamourlis (CTA) (SSA) - PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR ABBOTT & MOURLYTony obtained his Law degree from the University of New England and the College of Law respectively and also holds a Master of Laws. He was admitted to practice in the New South Wales Supreme Court and subsequently admitted in Victoria, Queensland , Western Australia and in the New Zealand High Court. Following completion of his Articles with a Victorian Law firm, he undertook various advanced lecturing roles in the areas of commercial law and tax law at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. He has also presented at leading domestic and international tax conferences.Tony was a former tax lecturer in charge and chief examiner of the tax unit at Master's level at Latrobe University. In addition Tony is also currently undertaking research on Globalising Tax Information Exchange Agreements between Tax Havens and Non Tax Havens and continues to research and write in current commercial, international and domestic tax issues.As part of his research, complementing his tax and commercial practice for last 20 years, Tony's main focus is on commercial and tax where he provides realistic advice with commercial outcomes. Tony's research and practice interests includes but not limited to areas of domestic tax, structured business advice, Tax Compliance, Tax Affect Accounting, Transfer Pricing, Capital Gains Tax, Trusts, Tax Administration, Tax Litigation, General Commercial matters, Reconstructions, Corporate Insolvency and Corporate Governance.Prior to engaging in legal practice and academia, Tony was employed as a tax and compliance manager and was employed to various CPA and Chartered Accounting firms, dealing with various complex tax and compliance issues.In addition, during Tony's spare time he is active in providing his services on a pro bono basis to disadvantaged and underprivileged persons in society and also attends charitable /fundraising events for disadvantaged children.Derren Joseph- International Tax for Private Clients, Global Mobility, & Cross-Border Investors (US, UK, & SE Asia)Derren is an EA (Enrolled Agent - license # 00100858-EA) who has been admitted to practice before the IRS and is an associate member of the American Institute of CPAs (#7920958).He is the author of "Taxes for International Entrepreneurs and Ex-pats: Proven Principles for Legally Reducing Taxes” (https://www.amazon.com/author/derrenjoseph).A Partner in Hayden T Joseph & Co. (DBA "Advanced American Tax") also a member of the International Tax Team at Moores Rowland Asia Pacific, with over 30 offices in 11 Asian countries.He has 2 Masters degrees in Economics. A Certified Diploma from ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the UK), done Executive Education with Columbia Business School. He has completed Advanced Tax coursework at both New York University and the University of London.Derren enjoys writing and giving seminars.He had his views published in the Singapore Business Review, Forbes Asia, the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, the International Business Structuring Association (in the UK), Offshore Alert.He also has given seminars on tax issues in the U.S., Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, The Philippines, Hong Kong, and the Caribbean.NOTES:1. Link for this event: https://www.facebook.com/htj.tax/live/2. Submit questions in advance - Hanna@AdvancedAmericanTax.com3. Those WITHOUT Facebook?Zoom link will be provided 24 hours in advance via an Eventbrite message so ensure that you sign up via Eventbrite to get the message. If you don't get the Zoom link 24 hours before the event via Eventbrite? Email: Hanna@AdvancedAmericanTax.com4. It is also helpful if you use the Eventbrite calendar function to ensure that the event is automatically saved to the calendar on your device in your local time. Many times people miss the event because they misunderstood the time zones. Allow Eventbrite to make it easy for you. Leverage technology. Please don't contact us to confirm the time."5. For those joining us on Zoom?"Pictures or videos will be taken during the event to be posted on social media. If you do not wish to have your image used. Keep your camera off."

In today's Federal Newscast, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration says a high number of IT workers at the IRS are eligible to retirement.

To get another country's perspective on the TADAT experience, let's take a virtual trip to Peru. I am joined today by Ms. Sonia Rodriguez, a senior staffer from the National Superintendency of Customs and Tax Administration, known as “SUNAT”.

BRN AM | Can Blockchain Revolutionize Tax Administration? | Orly Mazur, Assistant Professor of Law, SMU Dedman School of Law   | Visit www.broadcastretirementnetwork.com and subscribe

Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis outlines the EU's trade policy for a post-COVID world in the context of the EU's recently published Trade Policy Review. The Trade Policy Review aims to chart a course for EU trade policy in this new global context and aid it in asserting its open strategic autonomy, supporting its economic recovery and promoting an open, rules-based international trading order. This discussion covers a wide range of topics, including EU trade and economic policy, European open strategic autonomy, and the EU's transatlantic relations. This webinar is a part of the IIEA's Global Europe Project, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs. About the speaker: Valdis Dombrovskis was appointed European Commission Executive Vice-President for An Economy that Works for People in 2019, and has held the Trade Commission portfolio since October 2020. He was previously Commission Vice-President for the Euro and Social Dialogue from 2014-2016. Prior to joining the European Commission, he has served as Prime Minister of Latvia from 2009-2014, an MEP in the European Parliament, Latvian Finance Minister and as Chief Economist at the Bank of Latvia's Monetary Policy Department. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's in Physics from the University of Latvia, as well as a Bachelor's in Economics and Master's in Customs and Tax Administration from Riga Technical University.

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration releasing a report covering information about the refunds for the $10,200 unemployment adjustment instituted by the American Rescue Plan Act.➡️ My Video on Who Has to Amend Their Return for the $10,200 Unemployment Compensation Adjustment: https://youtu.be/HyZCv9-1f38​IRS Tax Relief:➡️ Do you owe the IRS more than $10,000 in back taxes?  Email me at taxrelief@loganallec.com and let me know how much you owe by year.➡️ TIGTA Report (Interim Results of the 2021 Filing Season): https://www.treasury.gov/tigta/auditr...

The Charted Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Ikeja and District Society, has urged governments to imbibe and display the culture of accountability and transparency in administration and utilisation of tax income.The tax body said corruption was responsible for the low income from tax in the country.The Chairman, CITN, Ikeja and District Society, Mr Funso Abidakun, made reference to recent research by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, which revealed that more than 81 per cent of taxable Nigerians did not pay their income taxes as and when due.The research showed that the local governments and their officials were among the most untrustworthy, followed by the state governments and the tax officials, the statement said.He says figures available revealed that there were 20 million registered taxpayers in the country, which was low compared to the country’s population of nearly 200 million people.

Christina Ho is joined by prominent government leaders Larry Koskinen and Michael Peckham to discuss how AI is being applied to improve $700B  worth of grantmaking. Listen as they discuss specific business challenges in grantmaking, opportunities in the grant space to leverage AI and other technology, and what some of their biggest lessons learned and motivators are after over 35 years in the government. Larry Koskinen has served the public interest for more than forty years through executive positions in the federal government, commercial professional services firms, and non-profit organizations—both within the United States and abroad. He is a member of the Federal Senior Executive Service, and is currently serving as Chief Risk Officer at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, where he leads HUD's departmental enterprise and fraud risk management programs. Prior to joining HUD, he served as an executive in the federal Inspector General community, managing data analytics, finance, human capital, information technology, strategic planning and support operations at the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration and the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. He was Management Officer for Peace Corps International Operations and also Chief Business Architect. He served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines. Michael Peckham is the Chief Financial Officer and Director of the Financial Management Portfolio for the DHHS Program Support Center. He is a champion for positive change, creating new approaches to old problems through human-centered design, agile methodologies, microservices architecture, and applying emerging technology to promote data driven business decisions. Mr. Peckham has successfully led multiple agency-wide initiatives including the ReImagine HHS ReInvent Grants Management transformation and the HHS DATA Act initiatives.

Tax Administration has evolved over time. Not only in URA but in vast revenue Authorities globally. Economically, the world continues to evolve with trends emerging every second that passes. This however should not drift us from the basic principles of taxation. Our Third Tax Knowledge Cast is to help us reflect and remind us of the basic principles of taxation and why we do what we do. Ms. Allen Atukunda, a DT supervisor with 23 years of tax practice, experience in taxpayer service, arrears and objections management, participated in the re-engineering of DT business processes that gave birth to the current e-Tax system. She was also a core member of the Integrated Tax Systems Enhancement Project. Currently, Allen supports DT's mandate of revenue mobilization by providing technical guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders in the Business Policy division. Allen is here today to share with us basics on Value Added Tax (VAT) to help us reflect as we go about our business.

Oyindamola Akinrinola, a 23-year-old Nigerian citizen has been convicted for her role in fraud schemes that targeted victims across the United States.According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 23-year-old Oyindamola Akinrinola of Lawrence has pleaded guilty in federal court for her role“Akinrinola and her co-conspirator in Nigeria victimized individuals, several elderly, through a variety of online scams,” said U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister. “She now faces time in federal prison for her crimes. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of fraud schemes like these, no matter where they originate. I also take this conviction as an opportunity to reiterate to all Kansans the vulnerability of our senior citizens to scams and con artists, who prey upon them. We must all be vigilant to protect our parents, grandparents, elderly relatives, friends and neighbors from such frauds and fraudsters.”“Scams such as lottery, online dating, and impersonating Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees continue to be a major threat to taxpayers, especially senior citizens,” said J. Russell George, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. “Scammers will use a variety of techniques to cheat taxpayers. TIGTA will do everything within its power to ensure that those involved in the impersonation of IRS employees are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We appreciate the assistance of the U.S. Department of Justice in this effort.”According to U.S. Attorney McAllister, the charges, and other information presented in court: Akinrinola, a Nigerian national who was granted legal permanent residency in the United States in 2018, was part of a scheme to defraud U.S.-based victims out of money and property. Akinrinola's co-conspirator in Nigeria orchestrated several scams, such as tricking victims into believing they were eligible for fictitious awards or establishing purported (but false) romantic relationships with victims and exploiting their affections.The co-conspirator in Nigeria directed victims to send money to Akinrinola. While in Kansas as a college student, she received funds from the scam victims—in amounts ranging from hundreds of dollars to as much $20,000—via wire transfers, money orders, financial applications, Wal-Mart money grams, Western Union, the United States Postal Service, and various other means. Akinrinola kept a portion for herself as her reward and sent the bulk of the funds to her co-conspirator in Nigeria. To do so, she generally used the Sendwave, WorldRemit, or Boss Revolution mobile applications.The following are just a few examples of the scams Akinrinola and her co-conspirator perpetrated:Victims 1 and 2 received Facebook messages from an individual who purported to be with FedEx. They were told they won a $130,000 grant and that FedEx would deliver the cash after Victim 2 paid a “case file fee.” Victim 2 then deposited $2,500 cash into a Bank of America account for the fee. Victim 2 was then told she needed to pay another $1,000 for a “winning certificate.” Because Victims 1 and 2 did not have $1,000, they allowed the purported Facebook account holder to purchase three iPhones through their Verizon account. Victims 1 and 2 were instructed to mail the iPhones to Akinrinola (in Kansas). Victim 2 then received an image from the Facebook account claiming to be from the IRS and requesting $15,000 before release of the grant funds.Victim 3 was the victim of an online dating scam and lost approximately $8,000, of which he sent $900 to Akinrinola via a kiosk at a Walgreens store.Victim 4 also was the victim of an online dating scam. Victim 4 lost approximately $3,815, and he sent $710 to Akinrinola. Victim 4 believed the money was for musical instruments for children in Nigeria.Victim 5 was the victim of a Facebook scam. A man on Facebook, known to Victim 5 as “Steven,” told Victim 5 that he was in the military and needed money, and Victim 5 sent $1,000 to Akinrinola in this scam.Sentencing is scheduled for June 15, 2021 at 9:00 am, before U.S. District Judge Holly L. Teeter.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US Congressional tax leader says no consensus on international tax changes – “Platform for Collaboration on Tax” releases toolkit to help developing countries with effective transfer pricing documentation requirements – OECD Forum on Tax Administration releases new handbook for International Compliance Assurance Program (ICAP) – OECD issues 2021 Global Forum Capacity Building Report.

Justin Nejad of the Department of Tax Administration discusses tax relief programs

Across the country, cities are facing severe budget shortfalls because of COVID-19 and its consequences. In this landscape, city and county governments are struggling to consistently do more with less. As local governments are looking for new ways to balance their budget and streamline their services, they should look to this innovative solution: automated revenue management. In this episode, I talk with Christy Cato, Vice President of Tax Administration at Avenu Insights & Analytics, about how automation can benefit local governments. What we discussed: How automated revenue management works. How automation can generate new revenue and keep employees on staff. How governments can implement automation for more efficient workflows. What processes you should avoid automating. This discussion with Christy Cato was taken from our show Local Government Insights. If you want to hear more episodes like this one, check us out on Apple Podcasts. If you don't use Apple Podcasts, you can find every episode here.

Annette Schmitz: [1] Welcome, listeners, the first episode of our podcast series, What's in Your Toolbox? My name is Annette Schmitz from the TADAT Secretariat. To kick off the series, let's travel virtually to Norway. In 2017, the government of Norway relaunched its TFD program, a Tax For Development program. They relaunched this program as a response to obligations under the ATI the Addis Tax Initiative. [2] The TFD program provides financial support to different multilateral organizations involved in tax reforms. Several organizations have developed tools to support tax administrations and tax system reforms. As the number of available tools continues to grow, so does the complexity in selecting the right tool or combination of tools. [3] It's important to understand the characteristics and comparative advantages of the different tools and frameworks that are currently available or in development. With this background, NORAD, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and the NTA, the Norwegian Tax Administration, map the selection of analytical tools and frameworks developed to support tax administrations and tax system reforms. [4] In the report, Reforms of Tax Administration and Systems, a mapping of current analytical tools and frameworks, the following tools were selected for mapping. Among the Revenue Administration Analytical Assessment Tools, the report includes the OECD’s FTA, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Forum on Tax Administration Maturity Models, the IMF, the International Monetary Fund's RA-GAP, short for Revenue Administration Gap analysis, TADAT, the Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool. [5] Also included are the European Union's Tax Administration Fiscal Blueprints, FB for short, and the World Bank's Tax Diamond, the development of implementation and monitoring directives for tax reform tool. [6] The data collection and reporting tools included in Norway's mapping exercises are ATAF’s ATO, the African Tax Administration Forum's African Tax Outlook, the ATI’s indicators, the IMF's International Survey on Revenue Administration were often referred to as ISORA, and USAID CTD, the United States Agency for International Development Collecting Taxes database. [7] The mapping includes a comparison of scope, coverage, and the relevant characteristics that are important to understand the differences, similarities and comparative advantages of the tools. A few country examples are included in the report. The country examples described the impact on the recipient tax administrations and tax administrations experiences with the assessment process. [8] They also highlight how tax administrations have different approaches when selecting tools and utilizing results. Joining me today is Frode Lindseth, and he is senior advisor in the capacity building unit of the NTA, and the man behind this mapping exercise. Welcome, Frode. Frode Lindseth: [9] Thank you, Annette, and thanks to you and the TADAT Secretary for giving me this opportunity to talk about this exercise further. Annette Schmitz: [10] Frode, can you start by explaining what we mean when we say tools to support tax administrations and reforms? Frode Lindseth: [11] Well, I haven't seen one clear definition, but I guess you can say that they're all designed around guidance and support for tax administrations for different purposes and to support different stages of the reforms. And I think it's fair to say that they're all designed around good international practice to guide improvements. [12] Then they kind of separate when it comes to coverage, assessment and modality and involvement in the unit from the tax administration. And I just want to underline that this mapping exercise is about a selection of tools for tax administrations only PMF tools, tax policy tools, etc. are not included in this method. Annette Schmitz: [13] So walk us through the process. Why did the NTA and NORAD decide to take on this initiative and conduct a mapping exercise of select tax administration analytical tools and frameworks? Frode Lindseth: [14] Yes. OK, so just a short recap on the background. As you said, Norway relaunched its tax for development program back in 2017. This program includes financial support to different organizations, but it also includes an agreement with the Norwegian tax administration as a key component in the bilateral workstream in the program. This is basically where the NTA comes in. [15] So when we decided to do this, the capacity building team in NTA, we realized that during our scoping and design of missions that there were quite a few tools out there, which was great because we got the pressure to reuse diagnostic results as input to our capacity building programs. [16] But at the same time, we saw that the number of tools kept growing and so the complexity for all involved to understand and select the right tool or in some cases maybe combinations of tools. Also, at that time, we saw that it was not easy to find out if an assessment had been done and it was not always easy to get access to results. [17] Further, we couldn't really find one easy to access source of information on all the tools, comparative advantages, and from NORAD's side as a donor, it was important to get a deeper understanding about the different tools and their differences. Annette Schmitz: [18] So that was the why the mapping exercise was done. Can you tell us about how it was done? What was the selection criteria for the tools that were mapped out in this report? Frode Lindseth: [19] Yes, in 2019, the PCT Annette Schmitz:  and by PCT we mean the Platform for Collaboration on Tax  Frode Lindseth: The PCT published a progress report with a complete list of existing tools mapped by what stage they best supported in a reform. And this overview confirmed that there were quite a few tools in place. And we made a selection based on our thoughts about use and coverage. [20] So we ended up with the nine tools that you listed in the beginning, and we classify them into groups basically following the same classification as in the PCT report. So, this was our starting point and we designed a survey where we believe that by systemizing the responses, we would get a more systematic and detailed information on different tools, which we thought would facilitate more informed decisions on what tool to select or combination. [21] And we also thought that this mapping would contribute to reuse of results with the purpose to minimize the burden on all involved. We also hope that this mapping could add some input to future development of new tools or maybe modules in existing. So the main source of information for this mapping exercise are the written responses to this survey we received from the different tool owners. Annette Schmitz: [22] And what did you discover through this exercise? Frode Lindseth: [23] When we started this, we had this idea or this picture about a table listing all the tools and their characteristics organized in rows and columns, making it easy to identify differences and potential overlap. But we soon realized that there were so many dimensions in play that it was not possible to simplify and squeeze it all together in a simple table. [24] And I guess that leads us to one of the main findings. They're all different. There is no tool that ticks all the boxes. And there is there are no perfect overlap between tools or modules. They are all different and have their special features when it comes to modules in play and coverage. When it comes to what stage in a tax reform process, the best support. And there are differences in assessment and modality. [25] Some of the tools are designed for assessment by trained staff, others not. And there are huge differences in the main steps in the assessment process. And last but not least, there are differences in the involvement required from all involved, including tax administrations. I would like to point to the report for more details on what tools do and what they don't and how. Annette Schmitz: [26] Frode, you've mapped out these select tools. What's next? Frode Lindseth: [27] First, I just want to clarify that I am not a big fan of the idea of merging as many tools as possible and ending up with maybe only one or very few. I think there is, and it should always be a free market for good ideas on how to assess support and improve performance in tax administrations. [28] And I think the main message after this mapping is that they are all different and should be selected and used based on specific needs and capacity. So what's next? Starting with the donors. Donors need to coordinate among themselves and make sure that the need for new tools are well-documented. [29] My point is basically that when new tools are developed, this should not only be supply driven by one organization but should be done in consultations with all relevant stakeholders. And I guess TADAT is one example, a good one. The story about TADAT started with a feasibility study back in 2011 with the purpose to determine the need for developing a new tool for assessing the performance of tax administrations. [30] Moving on to the tool owners, I think they should continue to coordinate and look for opportunities to merge definitions and data collection processes where possible. And I think ISORA is a good example on how several organizations came together and managed to merge the data collection process. [31] Tool owners should continue to look for opportunity to publish reports or at least results or information about ongoing DRM activities. One example I would like to mention is a database just made available from PCT webpage that brings together all DRM activities by PCT partners. Next, I think tool owners need to do a regular stock take and update on available tools. [32] And finally, I think it would be good with some guidance on how different tools complement each other and how they can be used together in different stages of a tax reform. Annette Schmitz: [33] You recommend there should be guidance with how tools complement each other. What do you mean? Frode Lindseth: [34] I think that selecting the right combination of tools is not easy and I think guidance on how this could be done is needed. In the report, we added a few country examples to show how different countries have different approaches when it came to selecting tools or combination of tools, and how they use the results. [35] Peru and Uganda are good examples. They both had several assessments done over the last years using different tools, and they both had good learning effects from all assessments. And they found ways that they could use results from the different assessments to improve performance. Annette Schmitz: [36] And what about tax administrations, what should they do? Frode Lindseth: [37] Administrations should familiarize themselves with tools and frameworks available and then choose, if they can, based on their specific needs and capacity. And I think we need to help them on a regular stock take on available tools would be one of the things that should be done. [38] As a good example, I would like to point to Poland, where the revenue administration considered different tools to support a specific need they had at a specific time, and they selected based on what they found to be the best fit for that specific purpose. Annette Schmitz: [39] So Frode, since you've worked on and published this report, the world is quite different due to the covid-19 pandemic, are there any implications for your report? Frode Lindseth: [40] At the time we did this, covid-19 was not an issue, but if it had, I think it would be interesting to know how, or, and if these tools had adapted to this situation. I understand that TADAT assessments are done remotely at the moment. Annette Schmitz: [41] Correct. TADAT went virtual March 13th, 2020. Since then, we've conducted many virtual trainings, and Colombia, Georgia, Dominica and South Africa have undergone virtual assessments. Frode Lindseth: [42] You cannot see it in another way. These tools will be more important given this new situation, and I guess it all boils down to how flexible they are and how easily they can adapt to the new situation. Annette Schmitz: [43] So Frode, to sum up, what are the main takeaways from this report? Frode Lindseth: [44] Looking at the landscape of tools there are quite a few of them. I think a regular stock take, an update on tools available, together with some guidance on how different tools complement each other, is needed to help tax administration choose and help donors prioritize. Access to the information on what the tools do and don't do, is needed. No tool ticks all the boxes, although some are quite close. Annette Schmitz: [45] Tell me which ones come close Frode? Frode Lindseth: [46] Well, I guess I can't tell you because you need to read the book to find out who the owner is, and you need to read there being a report to find out what tool is best for you. Annette Schmitz: [47] Thank you so much for. It was a pleasure speaking with you today. Frode Lindseth: [48] Thank you. And thank you for the opportunity to talk about this, being the report. Annette Schmitz: [49] For a more in-depth look at the mapping exercise, please visit the NORAD.NO website. Thank you for listening, ‘til next time.

Our guests continue discussing their TADAT experiences. In this second part, we focus on collaboration, integration, and organizational risk management. A key question is whether, in their own experience, tax administrations are operating as a cohesive community. TRANSCRIPTAnnette SchmitzHello and welcome back. I am Annette Schmitz from the TADAT Secretariat. In our previous episode, TADAT and Tax Administration Linkages, Tracey-Ann, Gord, Khwaja, and Simon discussed the value of the TADAT methodology and how they have used it in their professional engagements. They also shared with us insights on the importance of TADAT training and how it can catalyze collaboration within a tax administration. Today’s episode picks up where they left off.Here’s part two:So we're talking about collaboration and horizontality. But how can the extent of interaction or collaboration between these domains be measured? Simon Peter KiyingiWell, for me, the extent of interaction and collaboration, I would really look at the level of process and system integration, things like unified compliance improvement plans, capacity building programs that are looking at the entire picture. You're looking at different domains during the training programs and letting everyone know how their work affects the other particular domains. Tracey-Ann BonnerYeah. So, what the TAJ facilitates and a lot of the tax administrations that I’ve had experience to be part of their assessment, they facilitate the interaction internally via their strategic division. Their strategic plans, their strategic services division, and the planning division where they will record quarterly reviews, giving the opportunity for different divisions to come together and share the limitations and the constraints that they're having, both internal and external. Gordon HawkesI think measurement is a difficult concept here. It’s not easy and I think it really is predicated on what happens before you even want to look at measurement; and collaboration and interaction you have to ask, what for? Is it with respect to an outcome? And if it's with respect to an outcome, I think it's a matter of making each party recognize their role within the achievement of the outcomes.So first you start off with who are the implicated parties and what are their particular roles in that outcome? And what do they do? Like what do each of the areas do in contributing to that outcome or that problem or to whatever it might be? You need to get them to see themselves in that outcome.So maybe you need to help develop a logic model that really helps to allow them appreciate and understand their interaction, their role in the outcome that they're trying to achieve. And then when you get there, you start to have buy-in because people then start to recognize ‘I do have some responsibility for this, or I do have some accountability for this.And flowing from that responsibility, maybe they develop this responsibility charter, and accountability charter, with agreed-upon measures so they determine what measures they need within the charter to demonstrate that they're equal in meeting that outcome or whatever that the problem is that they're trying to achieve.And from that flows the need for interaction and collaboration. So, it's one of those things where measurement is absolutely essential, but maybe measurement is too far down the spectrum. Maybe what we really need to focus on are all the elements that build the collaboration, that build the interaction. And then, by the very fact that you've done these things, that measurement will then flow from that.  Munawer KhwajaThat's a very good point. I think we don't have to measure everything. There are certain things that we first need to build a culture for in the sense that to build a culture of cooperation, making people in other departments understand what people in your department are doing and vice versa, because it's a highly specialized function.So if you're doing transfer pricing, you may not be knowing how enforced collections are done. So, having a kind of regular interaction between the same groups is something that is very useful and doesn't have to be measured. Maybe over time, when things become more interactive then measurement would be a way forward. Annette SchmitzWhat are the implications of tax administration organizational complexity on risk management?  Tracey-Ann BonnerBased on what we've discussed so far, what I'm seeing is that for risk management, it now has to be championed and initiated at the strategic level, need to look at a more integrated approach with risk management, not only focusing on compliance risks but also focusing on operational risk, business continuity, human capital risk being two of the big-ticket items as well.We also have to look at dedicating resources for risk management. Resources such as I.T. solutions, risk management specialists as well. We're looking at conducting more in-depth analytics, utilizing empirical data, and ensuring that you have collaboration in managing cross-cutting risks. Risk that affects compliance, that affects business continuity, risks that affect human capital as well.You know, looking at all of those together and impact each other and managing them in a more corporate-integrated approach, because there are times when management in one area may be a positive. Managing or taking advantage of the risk in one area may negatively impact another area. So, for example, disaster recovery, where business continuity’s concerned.If you decide that, your backup measure is going to be to shut down the tax administration for a day,  so, you know, now it is going to impact compliance, and payments may become delayed. Right? So, you know, that corporate approach to risk management becomes at the forefront as tax administration operations become more complex.And we're also looking at, and TADAT has included that and it has always been a big-ticket item for me, is evaluating and establishing our risk appetite and tolerance levels, because you're not going to be able to take advantage of all the opportunities out there and you're not going to be able to manage all of the risks out there, but you'll be able to lower them to a minimum as possible.And based on your resources, based on your capacity to take risk, then you can make a decision on which risk you go after, which risk you manage, and your risk management strategies become more focused. Right? And effective as well, because that's what risk management is really about, to be proactive and to be resourceful and economic in your operations as well. So, in summary, the three main lines of defense as far as organizational risk management is concerned would have to be strengthened.The front line, which is the owners of the risk; the middle line, which is the specialized person that you will have to oversee a risk management both on the operational side and the compliance side and having collaboration there as well; and also the third line of defense, which is corporate governance, accountability, and transparency, where internal audit now becomes a key role in that area.  Munawer KhwajaAbsolutely. I think you have hit the nail on the head for the last question because the last question was about, is there in practice a whole-of-agency approach.And here transparency and accountability, are the key cornerstones for that because if you have transparency in your organization, if you have accountability, then you can carry the message much more effectively on what you are doing, what you have not been able to do and create the kind of discussion forum within the organization to help. One of the things that the TADAT secretariat did a couple of years ago was to have a survey of not the senior management of tax administrations, and Simon may remember that, but of functional staff within the tax administration, because very often we don't get to hear their voice and they know where the shoe pinches. The senior management may not.So TADAT did a very good job at doing that. And when it was brought to the senior management, they were shocked. They didn't know that these were the things that were causing problems. So, a whole-of-administration approach would require to go deep down and discuss the problems fearlessly. Simon Peter KiyingiWith the risk management, a number of people think that everyone in the organization is kind of a risk manager. Yes and no. And like Tracey-Ann said, it's very important to have that specialized unit that is handling the strategy and the risk. And they definitely need tools that look at the organization-wide perspective of risk. Gordon HawkesAnd I think it's awareness, too. I think awareness plays a key role in this. I definitely agree with the transparency and accountability, but there has to be broader awareness across the organization. I think, again, it's so fundamental because it's that lack of awareness that really seems to where you say the shoe pinches seems to be where things get pinched.And if we can, broaden appreciation and awareness and maybe some of that requires us to be a little more understanding of what the other areas are about, then we can start to better identify the complexity. The areas where the pinch occurs and then collaboratively, collectively start to address those elements.And that, to me, then starts to develop that whole-of-agency approach, because now you're developing a community, right? It's a culture and that community within the organization. And really, until the tax administration really develops itself as a community, I think there's always going to be some issues.I think it really does help an organization recognize that we're looking at the health of the tax system, which is the community, the tax community. And so, we recognize, the TADAT recognizes that, you know, we can't look at elements, although it does in part looks at areas within isolation, we try to bring all those aspects together to really get that full appreciation.And that's really what we want to do; to make the tax administrations themselves more cognizant of is that we're a community and we all are working towards the same outcome, the same goal. And we have to start to break down, going back to the silos.I may be being repetitive here but break down those silos and really from that point of appreciation, start to make ourselves aware, and have more cognizance of our role within the organization. Tracey-Ann BonnerThat's a good point Gord. I can relate to that point, because in back in 2012, when we just started developing a more integrated approach in tax administration for risk management, awareness was the first road we took. You know, that's where we were guided. So, we were doing awareness across all locations.And what we found is that when they become more aware of what this risk management is all about, and how it was packaged as well, it's showing the importance to them how the staff at large benefit and how their role impacts the organizational view the way forward for the organization.They started to see themselves more in the operations of the organization. So, these are location-wide sensitization sessions as we called them at the time—they really had an impact on awareness mainly because persons started, you know, thinking more risk-based, the language, the culture started to change at the time.Starting to break down the silos. We went to sessions where persons were saying, it has nothing to do with me. And I said, ‘OK.’ Don't you think safety is a risk? You know, coming to work with the building in which you occupy? Don't you think safety is a risk? And this is the part you play in safety, the management of risk.So it also has to do with how you package in the change and how you package what we need to do to break down the silos that exist.  Gordon HawkesI just think this has been absolutely excellent. And, you know, I think these are very the topics that we've covered are just really quite at the fore at this point in time. And I love this discussion. It's been very good.  Tracey-Ann BonnerYes. It has been a very informative and fruitful discussion.  Simon Peter KiyingiIt was a very fruitful discussion. Annette SchmitzThank you for listening. Next time on the TADAT podcast: Fröde LindsethThere should always be a free market for good ideas on how to assess, support, and improve performance in tax administrations. Annette SchmitzYou've just heard Fröde Lindseth, Senior Advisor in the Capacity Building Unit of the Norwegian Tax Administration. Frode and the TADAT podcast kick off a special series of podcast episodes where we ask; “What’s in your toolbox?” In this first episode of the series, Frode discusses his mapping exercise of select analytical tools and frameworks published in the July 2020 report. If you’ve wondered about the OECD’s Maturity Models, Tax DIAMOND, ISORA, RA-GAP, ATO or CDT – to name but a few – you won’t want to miss it.In the meantime, visit our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/TADATSecretariat. You will find training videos and select country testimonials on how they have implemented the TADAT methodology. And while you are there, go ahead and click that red Subscribe button. Till next time.

Guests discuss the value of the TADAT methodology and how they have used it in their professional engagements. The conversation also brings insights into the importance of TADAT training and how it can catalyze collaboration within a tax administration.

COVID-19 has continued to cause many around the world to adjust to a new way of life, including a new way to work. As months have passed, some countries are reopening, and others continue facing challenges. In this episode, we have a conversation with the Director General of Spain’s tax administration on what the tax administration has learned from this pandemic.

How are countries’ tax systems adjusting to address the COVID-19 crisis?This episode addresses the impact of COVID-19 on countries’ revenue administrations, tax policy and legal frameworks and provides insights into how the Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is responding to requests for support from member countries.  Our guests continue to discuss the challenges of the crisis as well as ways to prepare for recovery.

Taxes are eternally a pain to do and maintain over the years, but outside of the United States, other countries are shifting gears in order to make everyone’s lives a whole lot easier. Countries like Croatia have adopted the practice of progressive taxation, as well as new technologies for taxation that keep the system running smoothly. Dr. Diane Hamilton speaks to Dame Of Honour Kesnija Cipek, who works at the Republic of Croatia’s Ministry of Finance in the Tax Administration. Together, they take a look at new technological solutions on the taxation front, and how these might benefit other countries that haven’t picked them up yet. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Take The Lead community today:DrDianeHamilton.comDr. Diane Hamilton FacebookDr. Diane Hamilton TwitterDr. Diane Hamilton LinkedInDr. Diane Hamilton YouTubeDr. Diane Hamilton Instagram

In this episode I show you how to spot a FAKE stimulus check using information directly from the Secret Service.I cover:2:16 - the memo line and why you should NEVER see the word "stimulus" on your stimulus check3:39 - the Treasury Seal to the upper right of the Statue of Liberty4:22 - the special bleeding security ink used on the Seal4:58 - the watermark5:16 - the ultraviolet overprinting6:12 - microprinting on the back7:16 - what you should do if you think you received a fake stimulus checkWhere the Government Wants You to Report a Fake Stimulus Check:- Local Law Enforcement- A Secret Service Field Office: https://www.secretservice.gov/field_o...- Department of the Treasury: https://home.treasury.gov/- Office of Inspector General: https://oig.hhs.gov/- Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration: https://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contac...- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: https://www.ic3.gov/- National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF): https://www.justice.gov/disaster-fraud- Internal Revenue Service (IRS): https://www.irs.gov/- Federal Trade Commission (FTC): https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/Source: https://www.secretservice.gov/

Dame of Honour Ksenija Cipek has worked for more than 25 years for the Ministry of Finance, Tax Administration of Republic of Croatia. She is a highly respected and recognized international tax expert who has heavily involved in lawmaking and was responsible for many tax reforms in Croatia. As a Project Leader she established Compliance Risk Analysis System (CRMS) and provided idea solution for automatic VAT refund based on Risk Analysis System in Croatian Tax Administration. She is currently involved, as a Head of Tax Risk Analysis, in a future development of CRM System, connection of tax legislation and CRM System through risk analysys, especially in an analysys of solutions for applying new technologies as a Blockchain and Digital Distributed Ledger. She is Board Advisor of European Network for Economic Cooperation and Development (EUCED A.E.I.E.E.E.I.G), Member of the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) and Lecturer at the Faculty of Law of the University of Zagreb

How can good governance lead to positive reform initiatives? This episode discusses the importance of good governance in tax administrations and to what extent it can support a culture that fosters good practices within institutions. Our guests address this question by drawing on the experiences of the IMF’s work on Capacity Development and the Senegalese Tax Administration.

How effectively do tax administrations engage their employees? Why is human capital a critical element in tax administration reform efforts? This episode delves into the issues of human capital management with reflections on practices in the public and private sectors. The speakers discuss the Honduran tax administration case and its experiences in talent retention and involving women in senior management roles.

How effectively do tax administrations engage their employees? Why is human capital a critical element in tax administration reform efforts? This episode delves into the issues of human capital management with reflections on practices in the public and private sectors. The speakers discuss the Honduran tax administration case and its experiences in talent retention and involving women in senior management roles.

In part 1 of an interview with former IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, Tax Notes Today senior reporter William Hoffman and Koskinen discuss IRS resources, enforcement, and taxpayer services. For additional coverage, read these article in Tax Notes:IRS Rules New Cryptocurrency From Hard Forks Is TaxableIRS Exams Focus on EITC Claims, Not Poor, Inspector General SaysIRS Budget Reduced Billions in Employment Tax CollectionsSmall Business Enforcement Gets Fresh Focus From New IRS Bosses

While the world has changed a lot since the Uganda Revenue Authority was created in 1991, the organization’s mission has not. To keep pace and fulfill its mandate, the URA has had to adapt its strategy and collection methods. In this episode of the TADAT podcast, Commissioner General Doris Akol discusses some of theorganization’smajor reformsover its 28-year history. She explainshowautomation,the reduction of exemptions, and the development of a segmentation strategyhave recently helpedthe country increase its tax-to-GDP ratio, despite decreased revenue fromglobal trade.

They can't compare to piano-playing felines, but IRS videos do have their share of online followers. Yes, the IRS has a YouTube channel of short, highly formatted videos. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration looked into the video program and found few problems, actually. Here with details, Acting Assistant Inspector General for Management Services Heather Hill joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

In today's Federal Newscast, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration finds the I-R-S doesn't always follow its own procedures for reviewing and adjudicating cases of missed filings or under-reported income.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US House Republican tax writers voice concern to President Trump about France’s DST proposal – US officials comment on future final Section 250 FDII regulations – IRS’s new APMA Functional Cost Diagnostic Model may be used in examinations in ‘appropriate’ cases – GAO issues report on FATCA – OECD Forum on Tax Administration announces ICAP 2.0

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US House Ways and Means Committee hearing debates benefits of 2017 TCJA, including international provisions – US, India sign CbC report exchange agreement – IRS releases 2018 APA report – Forum on Tax Administration releases report on tax aspects of sharing and the gig economy at plenary meeting  

The Treasury Department might be losing out on billions in tax revenue legitimately owed by people who make their living in the fast growing gig economy. That's the main finding from a recent audit by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. Assistant IG Matt Weir joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for the highlights.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US international-focused tax technical corrections bill expected following November elections – Tax Reform 2.0 may fine-tune new international provisions – IRS issues final anti-corporate inversion regulations – IRS LB&I announces two new compliance campaigns on repatriation of foreign earnings -- IRS LB&I issues transfer pricing, automatic exchange of information memos – US Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration releases negative FATCA report – OECD issues discussion draft on financial transactions under BEPS Actions 8-10

Identity thieves are after more than money and credit card numbers. They're also using stolen identities to get a job and leave the real person with the tax bill. It was only recently that the IRS started notifying victims of employment-related identity theft. And a program glitch means many have yet to be told. Russ Martin, assistant inspector general for audit returns processing and account services with the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, joined Federal News Radio's Eric White on Federal Drive with Tom Temin to dive deeper into the details.

Lynn Nichols Federal Tax Update Podcast Feb. 26, 2018, edition   Listen as Lynn Nichols provides commentary on 6 Items pertaining to current developments in U.S. tax law. This week’s topics include: No Plans to Apply Reasonable Compensation Beyond S Corps There are no plans to apply the reasonable compensation exclusion to qualified business income under the new 20 percent passthrough business deduction to entities other than subchapter S corporations, according to a Treasury official. [Tax Notes Today; 2/12/2018]     Tax Equity Industry Struggling to Adapt to TCJA The new tax law’s corporate-friendly changes welcomed by most businesses have left investors and brokers involved in the tax credit financing industry spinning. [Tax Notes Today; 2/14/2018]     IRS to Close Carried Interest ‘Loophole’ Prompted by New Law Fund managers using shell companies to avoid stricter limits on the use of carried interest aren't likely to see the tax benefits they were expecting.   [Tax Notes Today; 2/15/2018]     Statute’s Clear Language Sinks Capital Asset Argument A nonrefundable deposit received as part of a failed real estate transaction can’t be treated as a capital gain, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held. [Tax Notes Today; 2/15/2018]    Forfeited Deposit From Failed Property Sale Is Not Capital Gain The Eleventh Circuit, affirming the Tax Court, held that a nonrefundable deposit a partnership received in a contract for the sale of property wasn’t entitled to capital gains treatment when the buyer defaulted, finding that the property wasn’t a capital asset under section 1221 because it was used in the partnership’s hotel and restaurant business. [CRI-Leslie LLC et al. v. Commissioner; CA 11; No. 16-17424; 2/15/2018]      TIGTA: IRS Failed to Notify Over 458,000 Identity Theft Victims The IRS did not notify most victims of employment identity theft that their identities were being used by others for employment in 2017 because an IRS programming error limited notification only to new victims, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said in a February 12 report. [ Treasury Report 2018-40-016; 2/12/2018]   First Circuit Upholds Deficiency Against Engine Parts Dealer The First Circuit, finding no error, affirmed a Tax Court decision that upheld an IRS deficiency determination that reduced a wholesale engine and engine parts dealer’s cost of goods sold, that reduced deductions for employee compensation paid to the company president’s sons, and that assessed an accuracy-related penalty. [ Transupport Inc. v. Commissioner; CA 1; No. 17-1265; 2/14/2018]

This two-part podcast is relevant to candidates preparing for the P6 (MYS), Advanced Taxation exam, and is based on the prevailing laws as at 31 March 2017. It collates and discusses the provisions in the Income Tax Act 1967 and the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 relating to tax administration. Part 2 deals with powers of the director general, liabilities of a director, responsibilities as a payer/acquirer, statutory time bar, advance/private rulings, and tax audits and investigations.

This two-part podcast is relevant to candidates preparing for the P6 (MYS), Advanced Taxation exam, and is based on the prevailing laws as at 31 March 2017. It collates and discusses the provisions in the Income Tax Act 1967 and the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 relating to tax administration. Part 1 deals with responsibilities as a taxpayer, responsibilities as an employer, and rights of a taxpayer.

CEO in the office of the Tax Ombud, Advocate Eric Mkhawane speaks about tthe latest amendments to the Tax Administration Act which has been welcomed by his office....

About 38 African states convened this week for an action plan to harness the cash economy under the auspices of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) in Durban. It emerged at the conference that the popular mode of conducting business in the continent involves cash transactions that are largely unrecorded, and gobble at least 38 percent of the continent's GDP in terms of unaccounted tax. Discussions centred mainly around the African cash economy and its implications for domestic resource mobilisation. Logan Wort, executive secretary at the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) speaks to Elvis Presslin

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, begins with the general news section, where he shares an invitation from the Treasury Department to comment on the Capital Magnet Fund application process and annual report. He also touches on what representatives from the IRS, Treasury and CDFI Fund had to say recently about the lowincome housing tax credit, new markets tax credit and historic tax credit. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he discusses the National Low Income Housing Coalition's report on some of the reasons why affordable housing is out of reach for a growing number of renter households. He then previews the State of the Nation's Housing report, which will be released by the Joint Center for Housing Studies this month. In state housing news, he discusses one California bill that could make the state low-income housing tax credit more attractive to investors. In new markets tax credit news, he shares the latest Qualified Equity Investment issuance report and how much allocation authority has been issued to investors in the past month. In the historic tax credit section, he discusses what one Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration audit found about oversight of historic rehabilitation tax credit claims. And he closes out with renewable energy tax credit news, where he provides a leadership update from the Solar Energy Industries Association.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, begins with the general news section, where he shares an invitation from the Treasury Department to comment on the Capital Magnet Fund application process and annual report. He also touches on what representatives from the IRS, Treasury and CDFI Fund had to say recently about the lowincome housing tax credit, new markets tax credit and historic tax credit. In the low-income housing tax credit section, he discusses the National Low Income Housing Coalition's report on some of the reasons why affordable housing is out of reach for a growing number of renter households. He then previews the State of the Nation's Housing report, which will be released by the Joint Center for Housing Studies this month. In state housing news, he discusses one California bill that could make the state low-income housing tax credit more attractive to investors. In new markets tax credit news, he shares the latest Qualified Equity Investment issuance report and how much allocation authority has been issued to investors in the past month. In the historic tax credit section, he discusses what one Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration audit found about oversight of historic rehabilitation tax credit claims. And he closes out with renewable energy tax credit news, where he provides a leadership update from the Solar Energy Industries Association.

Join Drexel School of Economics and Econsult Solutions, Inc. for their 2nd annual joint conference, discussing topics in urban tax policy. Two panel discussions will take place over the course of the afternoon: (1) Topics in Tax Administration; and (2) Tax Policy and Economic Development.

Recently, the media and blogosphere has erupted with claims that another “IRS Scandal” is in the mix. The implication from many covering the new scandal is that the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration is basically in contempt of court, and is blatantly ignoring the order of a DC District Court judge to release certain… Read more → The post What happened? The Cause of Action v. TIGTA Lawsuit appeared first on Tax Machine Blog™.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses the latest about the debt limit and the confirmation of Sen. Max Baucus as the next U.S. ambassador to China and what it might mean for tax reform. In new markets tax credit news, he shares news about legislation that would permanently extend the New Markets Tax Credit program, a report on the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund's release of comments on its Community Investment Impact System and compliance reporting, and February's Qualified Equity Investment Issuance Report. In our low-income housing tax credit news, he covers the passage of the Agriculture Act of 2014 and an additional co-sponsor of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Rate Act. In renewable energy tax credit news, he shares the results of a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration about potential double dipping in the Section 1603 grant program and a report from the American Wind Energy Association about activity in the wind industry in the last quarter of 2013. On our historic tax credit news, has two state-level updates: one from Indiana and one from Kentucky.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses the latest about the debt limit and the confirmation of Sen. Max Baucus as the next U.S. ambassador to China and what it might mean for tax reform. In new markets tax credit news, he shares news about legislation that would permanently extend the New Markets Tax Credit program, a report on the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund's release of comments on its Community Investment Impact System and compliance reporting, and February's Qualified Equity Investment Issuance Report. In our low-income housing tax credit news, he covers the passage of the Agriculture Act of 2014 and an additional co-sponsor of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Rate Act. In renewable energy tax credit news, he shares the results of a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration about potential double dipping in the Section 1603 grant program and a report from the American Wind Energy Association about activity in the wind industry in the last quarter of 2013. On our historic tax credit news, has two state-level updates: one from Indiana and one from Kentucky.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses lawmakers' responses to Sens. Max Baucus and Orrin Hatch's request for tax reform proposals, a Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration audit of the potential for improper or fraudulent bond tax credit claims and upcoming legislative deadlines. In low-income housing tax credit news, he alerts listeners to legislation introduced to make permanent a fixed floor for the 9 percent and 4 percent tax credits and to increase LIHTC allocations to tribal areas, as well as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's release of its proposed fiscal year 2014 fair market rents. In historic tax credit news, he reveals the results of the National Park Service and Rutgers University's 2012 report on the use of HTCs and Vermont's award of its 2014 Downtown Historic Tax Credits. In new markets tax credit news, he encourages listeners to sign on to the New Markets Tax Credit Coalition's advocacy letter to support the NMTC program, to participate in a user survey on the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund website and to submit the paperwork necessary to participate in the 2013 and 2014 allocation rounds. In renewable energy tax credit news, he shares the Interstate Renewable Energy Council's sixth annual report on solar installation trends.

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses lawmakers' responses to Sens. Max Baucus and Orrin Hatch's request for tax reform proposals, a Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration audit of the potential for improper or fraudulent bond tax credit claims and upcoming legislative deadlines. In low-income housing tax credit news, he alerts listeners to legislation introduced to make permanent a fixed floor for the 9 percent and 4 percent tax credits and to increase LIHTC allocations to tribal areas, as well as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's release of its proposed fiscal year 2014 fair market rents. In historic tax credit news, he reveals the results of the National Park Service and Rutgers University's 2012 report on the use of HTCs and Vermont's award of its 2014 Downtown Historic Tax Credits. In new markets tax credit news, he encourages listeners to sign on to the New Markets Tax Credit Coalition's advocacy letter to support the NMTC program, to participate in a user survey on the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund website and to submit the paperwork necessary to participate in the 2013 and 2014 allocation rounds. In renewable energy tax credit news, he shares the Interstate Renewable Energy Council's sixth annual report on solar installation trends.

Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act, a recent article about tax reform and the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 in general tax credit news. In new markets tax credit news, he reminds listeners about the approaching 2012 application deadline and alerts community development corporations in Hurricane Isaacaffected areas about a potential deadline extension. The historic tax credit news segment features a reminder about this week's National Historic Tax Credit Conference and the upcoming Historic Boardwalk Hall webinar as well as a request for comment from the National Park Service historic preservation certification application and the revival of the Missouri's tax credit review commission. Low-income housing tax credit news includes a California bond issuing agency review and a Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration municipal bond review. Mr. Novogradac wraps up the podcast with renewable energy tax credit news and a Section 1603 program audit of Moraine Wind II in Minnesota.

Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, discusses the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act, a recent article about tax reform and the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 in general tax credit news. In new markets tax credit news, he reminds listeners about the approaching 2012 application deadline and alerts community development corporations in Hurricane Isaacaffected areas about a potential deadline extension. The historic tax credit news segment features a reminder about this week's National Historic Tax Credit Conference and the upcoming Historic Boardwalk Hall webinar as well as a request for comment from the National Park Service historic preservation certification application and the revival of the Missouri's tax credit review commission. Low-income housing tax credit news includes a California bond issuing agency review and a Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration municipal bond review. Mr. Novogradac wraps up the podcast with renewable energy tax credit news and a Section 1603 program audit of Moraine Wind II in Minnesota.