THE LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT S. STEINBERG, P.A.

Part T of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Manual deals with “Offenses Involving Taxation.” The Introductory Commentary states: The criminal tax laws are designed to protect the public interest in preserving the...

Latest indictment: Another Swiss Banker falls: On August 2, another former Swiss Banker was indicted in the U.S., charged as an enabler, assisting 9 named wealthy U.S. taxpayers to evade U.S. taxes by hiding assets in a...

Broadly speaking, the IRS had a good idea in trying to bring U.S. citizens and tax residents with unreported offshore financial accounts back into compliance with the tax reporting system.  The number of applicants, almost...

1.  The Wall Street Journal reports that Switzerland intends to make it easier for foreign governments to track down tax cheats hiding funds.  The Swiss Finance Ministry will now provide information if the requesting tax...

SECOND CHANCE FOR OFFSHORE TAX SCOFFLAWS By Robert S. Steinberg, Attorney, CPA, CVA February 11, 2011 LAST BEST CHANCE On February 8, 2011, the IRS announced in IR 2011-14 a second special voluntary disclosure initiative...