Caroline D. Ciraolo was quoted in a recent Tax Notes article entitled “Tax Enforcement Announcements Are Overused, Defense Attorneys Say,” published on November 2, 2021. The article explores the intended and unintended consequences of the IRS and Justice Department publicizing enforcement efforts on tax compliance, accurate public information, and the
On October 15, 2021, The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions compliance guidance in the virtual currency industry from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the publication of Ransomware Trends in Bank Secrecy Act Data by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). These anti-ransomware efforts are
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that the annual IRS Nationwide Tax Forum will be held virtually this year, beginning July 20, 2021. Traditionally, the Forum is hosted in multiple U.S. cities during the summer months. However, to protect participant and presenter health and safety, this year’s event will
In a segment entitled, “If You Invested in Cryptocurrency, Make Sure You Do Your Taxes. Here’s Why,” Don Fort spoke with KCBS Radio’s Stan Bunger about the tax implications of owning and investing in cryptocurrency. Listen to the full interview here.
Don Fort was quoted in a recent Wall Street Journal article entitled “The IRS Is Coming for Crypto Investors Who Haven’t Paid Their Taxes,” published on May 14, 2021. Fort discusses recent actions taken by the IRS to ramp up cryptocurrency tax enforcement and compliance. The article quotes Fort as
In the second episode of the Financial Crimes – Dirty Money Stories podcast, AML RightSource Creative Director Elliot Berman talks with K&F counsel Robert Russell and K&F Director of Investigations Don Fort about the tax implications of using virtual currencies for purchases and as investments. Financial Crimes — Dirty Money
