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How to Form an S-Corporation

[hr] How to Form an S-Corporation in Nevada First you need to set up an LLC or Corporation with the Nevada Secretary of State.   You can set it up online at http://nvsos.gov/.  I recommend using a licensed attorney to help you set up your corporation or LLC because if it is not done properly you could […]

Cort Arlint for Nevada Controller

Partner in the law firm Cort Arlint is running for Nevada Controller in 2014.  Cort brings over 10 years public accounting experience as well as his work in the legal profession.  He took part auditing the State of Nevada during 2005-2007 while working for Kafoury and Amrstrong CPAs.  The unique combination of accounting and law […]

How to form a Limited Liability Company in Nevada

What is an LLC? In an LLC, owners have limited personal liability for the debts and actions of LLC, similar to a corporation. The benefits of pass-through taxation and flexibility, much like a partnership, make LLCs an attractive business structure. An LLC is an entity created by state statute.   A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is […]

How to Avoid an IRS Audit – Advice from a Tax Attorney

  An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organization’s or individual’s accounts and financial information to ensure information is being reported correctly, according to the tax laws, to verify the amount of tax reported is accurate. Publication 556, Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights and Claims for Refund explains the audit process in more detail. […]

How to Report Suspected Tax Fraud Activity

How to Report Suspected Tax Fraud Activity Suspected tax fraud can be reported to the IRS using Form 3949-A, Information Referral. The completed form or a letter detailing the alleged fraudulent activity should be addressed to the Internal Revenue Service, Fresno, CA, 93888. The mailing should include specific information about who is being reported, the […]

Top ten tax scams

1.  Hiding Income Offshore The IRS aggressively pursues taxpayers involved in abusive offshore transactions as well as the promoters, professionals and others who facilitate or enable these schemes. Taxpayers have tried to avoid or evade U.S. income tax by hiding income in offshore banks, brokerage accounts or through the use of nominee entities. Taxpayers also […]

Top 5 tax scams to avoid

The IRS knows about these common tax scams and are pursing individuals who participate in them with fines and penalties.   1. Hiding Income Offshore The IRS aggressively pursues taxpayers involved in abusive offshore transactions and the promoters who facilitate or enable these schemes. Taxpayers have tried to avoid or evade U.S. income tax by hiding […]

What is an IRS Audit?

An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organization’s or individual’s accounts and financial information to ensure information is being reported correctly, according to the tax laws, to verify the amount of tax reported is accurate. Publication 556, Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights and Claims for Refund explains the audit process in more detail.