U.S. Government Increases Pressure on U.S. Taxpayers: IRS Releases New Guidance Regarding the 2012 Voluntary Disclosure Program
Posted in Press Releases on July 30, 2012 | Share
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued new guidance pursuant to the 2012 Voluntary Disclosure Program that may create a new penalty structure for certain U.S. persons entering the program. Mr. Thorn urges U.S. taxpayers with undisclosed offshore accounts to take advantage of the 2012 Offshore Amnesty Program and come into compliance before foreign banks turn-over client names!
Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 30, 2012 - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued new guidance that could impact the penalties assessed on dual citizens as well as U.S. persons living abroad. The 2012 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program creates a special opportunity for U.S. taxpayers at risk of criminal investigation to obtain amnesty from criminal prosecution and to minimize their civil penalties.
Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, a law firm that represents many taxpayers throughout the U.S. and around the world with undisclosed offshore accounts in the 2009, 2011 and now 2012 IRS Amnesty Program, states, “The U.S. government has been committed to bringing all U.S. taxpayers into compliance. In an effort to spur disclosures, the government is increasing pressure on foreign banks to turn-over U.S. client data.” Mr. Thorn continues, “With the latest wave of foreign bank investigations, the new guidance, which creates a special niche for dual citizens and U.S. persons living abroad, presents a great opportunity for taxpayers to ensure set civil penalties and to reduce criminal exposure.”
Undisclosed offshore accounts should come forward through the IRS’s 2012 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative before the government brings either civil audits or criminal charges against them which can result in significant financial penalties and the possibility of incarceration. Immediate action and experienced tax law representation is needed to voluntarily disclose your foreign financial accounts in order to avoid criminal prosecution.
For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group at 202-270-7273 or visit us at https://www.thorntaxlaw.com/.
About Thorn Law Group, PLLC: Thorn Law Group, PLLC is a law firm dedicated to helping clients resolve complicated tax, criminal tax, and international tax problems.
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Kevin E. Thorn
Managing Partner Thorn Law Group, PLLC
202-270-7273
https://www.thorntaxlaw.com/
