It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes the government realizes that it may have bitten off more than it can chew and reconsiders its actions. Such reassessment occurred twice this past April when both the...
Category: Taxation
PA State and Local Tax Also Due on April 18 in 2011
April 15, 2011
A few weeks ago I shared the good news that the IRS extended the tax deadline to April 18 this year. If you’re like me, you probably thought, “That’s nice, but two days doesn’t make that much...
IRS Tax Return Deadline Extended for 2011
March 17, 2011
For most tax professionals and many taxpayers, April 15th stands out every year as the day when tax returns and any related tax payments are typically due. However, this year we will have three extra days to file returns...
Clarifying the Adoption Tax Credit and Special Needs Children
February 25, 2011
Since publishing my recent post regarding The Adoption Tax Credit and Special Needs Children we have received numerous comments and emails asking for clarification. More specifically, most inquiries are related to what...
Third Circuit Sends Innocent Spouse Relief Case Back to Tax Court: Mannella v. IRS
February 16, 2011
A few months ago I wrote about a case I argued in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The case concerned whether an IRS regulation requiring taxpayers requesting equitable innocent spouse...