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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is targeting international taxpayers suspected of fraudulently claiming deductions for conservation easements on their U.S. tax returns. It has recently ramped up its efforts to investigate international taxpayers suspected of fraud and has begun issuing settlement letters to those at risk of litigation. Targeted taxpayers need an experienced Maryland international tax attorney who can communicate effectively with the IRS on their behalf. Read More

Small businesses, construction companies and their executives are increasingly facing scrutiny related to their federal tax filings. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have ramped up their efforts to target these taxpayers in 2026—with criminal tax fraud investigations leading to serious federal charges in many cases. Learn more from Maryland criminal tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of U.S. International Tax Advisors: Read More

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is continuing to successfully pursue audits and investigations targeting pandemic-era fraud in 2026. This includes fraud under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program. Learn how the IRS is proving PPP and ERC fraud in 2026—and what targeted businesses and individuals can do to protect themselves—from Maryland criminal tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of U.S. International Tax Advisors. Read More

The IRS’ streamlined filing compliance procedures provide a way for U.S. taxpayers to come into compliance when they are behind on their foreign financial asset disclosures due to inadvertent oversights and mistakes. While U.S. taxpayers living abroad are generally eligible to submit streamlined filings, special considerations apply. Learn more from Maryland tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of U.S. International Tax Advisors: Read More

While the COVID-19 pandemic is fast becoming a distant memory, targeting pandemic-era fraud remains a top priority for the federal government in 2026. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are continuing to target all forms of pandemic-era fraud, including fraud under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credit (ERC) programs. Learn what business owners and others need to know about the risks of facing PPP or ERC-related scrutiny from Maryland tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of U.S. International Tax Advisors: Read More