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<title>5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Facing an IRS Criminal Tax Audit in 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The IRS is aggressively pursuing criminal tax audits in 2026, with a particular focus on targeting large accounts with the potential for significant recoveries. Along with back tax liability, taxpayers targeted in these audits can also face fines and prison time—as well as levies, liens, and other means of enforcement. As a result, when facing an IRS criminal tax audit, avoiding mistakes is critical. Learn more from Virginia criminal tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>IRS Criminal Tax Audits: Understanding the Process and Potential Outcomes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[For taxpayers who are facing IRS criminal tax audits, knowing what to expect during the process is critical. It is also critical to know what to expect in terms of potential outcomes. Here is a brief introduction from Virginia tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group:]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Big Changes Could Be Coming to the IRS’ Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) in 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed several changes to its Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) that could potentially take effect later this year. If they do, they could have a significant impact on taxpayers’ decisions regarding whether to submit voluntary disclosures as well as taxpayers’ ability to avoid criminal prosecution through the program. Virginia criminal tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains:]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Who Should (and Shouldn’t) File Under the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) in 2026?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[If you have willfully violated the Internal Revenue Code or withheld information about your offshore accounts or other foreign financial assets from the federal government, you may be eligible to come into compliance through the IRS’ Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) in 2026. But before you file, there are several important factors you need to consider. Here are some key insights from Virginia tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group:]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>IRS Audit Rates Are Increasing—Are You (or Is Your Business or Partnership) At Risk in 2026?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Facing an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit can present substantial risks. Along with liability for unpaid taxes, targeted businesses, partnerships and individuals can also face liability for interest and penalties. With audit rates increasing heading into 2026, it is critical for at-risk taxpayers to ensure that they are prepared. Learn more from Virginia tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group:]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>IRS Publishes New Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Fact Sheet: What Employers Need to Know in 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is continuing to prioritize Employee Retention Credit (ERC) fraud enforcement heading into 2026. It is targeting both successful and unsuccessful ERC claimants—including claimants excluded by the One Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB) in some cases. Learn more from Virginia tax defense attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group:]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Did You Fall for a Social Media Tax Credit Scam? You May Owe the IRS</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently published a news release in which it announced that thousands of taxpayers have filed “inaccurate or frivolous returns” due to falling for social media scams promoting improper use of the Fuel Tax Credit and the Sick and Family Leave Credit. In its news release, the IRS also announced that it has imposed more than $162 million in penalties in these cases. As Virginia tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains, even when taxpayers fall victim to social media scams, they are still required to pay the full amount they owe:]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Offshore Account Disclosures: Remedying Past Violations and Ensuring Compliance in 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Along with reporting their income to the federal government, many U.S. taxpayers have an obligation to report their offshore accounts as well. Just like underreporting income, failing to report offshore accounts can have serious consequences. Offshore account violations can carry civil or criminal penalties depending on the circumstances involved, and the IRS has aggressively enforced offshore account disclosure compliance in recent years. Learn more from Virginia offshore tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>With IRS Criminal Tax Cases on the Rise, Who is At Risk?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is working with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue criminal tax cases with increasing frequency. These cases often involve substantial penalties—including large fines and prison time. Who is most at risk, and what can (and should) these taxpayers do to protect themselves? Virginia criminal tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>IRS: Individual and Corporate Underpayment Interest Rates Staying the Same for Q4 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that the federal individual and corporate underpayment interest rates are staying the same for the fourth quarter of 2025. This means that they have remained unchanged for the entirety of the year. What do you need to know if you owe interest to the IRS? Virginia tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains:]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>IRS Investigations Targeting PPP Fraud and ERC Fraud Are On the Rise</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Internal Revenue Service (IRS) investigations targeting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud and Employee Retention Credit (ERC) fraud are on the rise. Even though both of these pandemic-era programs ended several years ago, the IRS is continuing to aggressively pursue charges against businesses and business owners—and it has ramped up its efforts in recent months. Learn more from Virginia tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:51:45 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>IRS Audits Are on the Rise in 2025: What Business Owners and High-Income Individuals in Virginia Need to Know</title>
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<description><![CDATA[IRS audits are on the rise. Consistent with plans the IRS announced last year, we are seeing a high level of audit activity in cases involving large businesses and high-income individuals. Learn more from Virginia tax audit lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>What is 100% “Bonus" Depreciation and How Does it Work?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the key tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a provision that permanently extends the 100% “bonus” depreciation rule adopted under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. What is “bonus” depreciation? When can (and should) businesses claim it? What are the risks involved? Virginia business tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>IRS Criminal Tax Investigations Targeting Casino Winnings: What Virginia Gamblers Need to Know</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Correcting Offshore Account Disclosure Violations: If You Failed to File an FBAR or Form 8938</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Taxpayers who own offshore accounts may need to disclose these accounts to the federal government annually using a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) and/or IRS Form 8938. Failure to file an FBAR or Form 8938 can have serious consequences, so it is imperative that taxpayers who are behind on their offshore account disclosures work diligently to come into compliance. Learn more from Virginia international tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>What Do You Need to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill for 2026?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is now officially federal law. President Trump signed the OBBB into law on July 4, 2025, and many of its provisions have immediate implications for the 2025 tax year. With this in mind, what do taxpayers need to know about the OBBB for 2026? Virginia tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains:]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Can You Avoid the IRS' "Failure to File" Penalty After Tax Day?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The IRS' “failure to file” penalty begins to accrue immediately as soon as you fall behind on your federal returns. Even if you don’t receive a penalty notice from the IRS, you are still liable for the penalty, and both past-due taxes and penalties begin accruing interest immediately as well. As a result, falling behind on your federal returns can increase your liability significantly. What are your options in this scenario? Virginia tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Audit Rates, Outcomes and More: Key Insights for Taxpayers from the IRS Data Book</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Data Book is an annual publication in which the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) highlights several aspects of its collection and enforcement efforts over the prior year. The IRS recently released its Data Book for fiscal year 2024. Here, Virginia IRS lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, shares some key insights from the 2024 Data Book.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:05:22 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Received an IRS Audit Notice? Don't Make These Common Mistakes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[If you have received an audit notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you need to be careful. Regardless of whether you are behind on your federal tax obligations (or your business is behind on its federal tax obligations), you will need to play a proactive role in the audit process—and you will need to be careful to avoid mistakes that could lead to unnecessary consequences. Learn more from the Virginia tax audit lawyers at Thorn Law Group.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>10 Commonly Overlooked Issues that Can Trigger IRS Audits</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Numerous issues can trigger scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). While some of these issues are well-known (i.e., failing to report employment or business income), others are more likely to lead to trouble for unsuspecting taxpayers. Learn more from Virginia tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group:]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Failed to File? Here's How to Deal with the IRS</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Failing to file a federal tax return can have serious consequences. This is especially true for high-income non-filers—with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) placing particular emphasis on holding these individuals accountable. With this in mind, if you failed to file a federal tax return in 2025, what do you need to know? Virginia tax defense attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains:]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>What Should I Do if I'm Not Prepared to File My Taxes on April 15?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Tax Day is April 15, 2025. While some people get their taxes done early, nearly a third of all U.S. taxpayers wait until the last minute, and a significant percentage of U.S. taxpayers are not ready to file when Tax Day arrives. If you fall into this latter category, what do you need to know? Virginia tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, explains:]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>What Tax Forms Do You Need to File with Your Form 1040 in 2025?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When preparing your federal tax returns, one of the first decisions you need to make is which version of Form 1040 to use. There are several different versions—including versions intended for self-employed individuals, senior citizens and U.S. taxpayers living overseas. Once you choose the right version of Form 1040, then you need to decide what additional forms you need to submit to the IRS. Learn about some of the most common examples from Virginia IRS lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>IRS Warns of Taxpayer Scams that Can Lead to Filing Fraudulent Returns in 2025 “Dirty Dozen” List</title>
<link>http://www.virginia-tax-lawyer.com/blog/irs-warns-of-taxpayer-scams-that-can-lead-to-filing-fraudulent-returns-in-2025-dirty-dozen-list/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) publishes a list of tax scams that can cause unsuspecting taxpayers to file fraudulent returns. The IRS refers to these scams as the “Dirty Dozen.” In this article, Virginia tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, highlights some of the top concerns from the IRS’ “Dirty Dozen” list for 2025.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:11:27 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Tax Tips, Guidance and Warnings from the IRS—What U.S. Taxpayers Need to Know in 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently published three News Releases that provide tax tips, guidance and warnings on several issues for U.S. taxpayers as they prepare their annual returns in 2025. Since the IRS has called out these issues specifically, they are likely to be among the IRS’ top priorities when selecting taxpayers for audits later this year and beyond. Learn more from Virginia IRS lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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