When a taxpayer makes money from something like selling marijuana, they still owe taxes on that income. The law requires the marijuana profits to be reported for income tax purposes. This type of income is usually only reported and tax collected if the IRS catches wind of the illegal activities. This is often limited to……
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Tax on Funds Received as an Intermediary Conduit
As tax attorneys in Houston, we often see investments made by local ethnic communities that are focused on investing overseas or raising money from overseas. This often involves those who immigrate to the U.S. from foreign countries, and do well in the U.S. financially. The investments are often made based on direct knowledge of opportunities……
The IRS’s Bank Deposit Analysis
When conducting an audit involving income tax returns, the IRS will almost always check for unreported income. The IRS has specific procedures for conducting this type of income verification. This often involves a bank deposit analysis by the IRS agent. This type of analysis can be used to identify unreported income, but it can also……