In many respects, estate planning and tax planning go hand-in-hand. Failure to consider the tax implications of a proposed planning structure can leave clients and their beneficiaries facing unnecessary tax liability, and this, in turn, can leave estate planners facing allegations of negligence or professional malpractice.

On March 17, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a Tax Tip reminding taxpayers that they can face penalties for both failure to file and failure to pay. So, what if you aren’t ready to file (or pay) on April 18? Virginia tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains.