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As we head into 2022, there is a lot that individual and corporate taxpayers need to know in order to be prepared. From new reporting obligations to new enforcement priorities, there were a lot of headlines in 2021. In this article US International Tax Advisors recaps some of the top stories from the year.

The Offer in Compromise (OIC) program provides an opportunity for eligible U.S. taxpayers to settle their outstanding tax debt for less than the full amount they owe. Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a series of videos explaining the OIC application process and warning of common scams involving the OIC program. In this article, US International Tax Advisors discusses some of the key aspects of the OIC program and offers some key insights for taxpayers who are interested in pursuing an offer in compromise.

During its 2021 fiscal year, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS CI) initiated more than 2,500 investigations resulting in approximately 1,250 sentencings. IRS CI increased its staffing during FY 2021, and it undertook various initiatives to increase its footprint in the U.S. and abroad. So, are you (or is your business) a possible target for IRS CI in 2022? In this article, US International Tax Advisors shares some key insights for U.S. taxpayers heading into the new year.

It’s the Holiday Season, and that means that tax season is right around the corner. It also means that U.S. taxpayers need to be careful to protect themselves from tax scams. The IRS notes that “[i]n recent years, tax schemes and scams have been on the rise,” and it is warning taxpayers about two types of schemes, in particular, this year. US International Tax Advisors, explains:

For taxpayers who own offshore bank accounts and other foreign financial assets, filing a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) is an important part of federal tax compliance. Taxpayers whose accounts exceed the statutory thresholds must file FBARs on an annual basis, and failure to do so can lead to steep penalties. So, what if you haven’t met your FBAR filing obligations? US International Tax Advisors explains: