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On behalf of Mark Pridgeon of Mark A. Pridgeon, Attorney at Law posted in Tax Controversy on Monday, October 7, 2019.

In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., Overstock.com, Inc., and Newegg, Inc. that states can require out-of-state sellers and so-called "marketplace facilitators" to collect sales tax on their behalf. Previously, the rule had been that a seller or facilitator had to have a physical presence in the state before it could be required to collect that state's taxes.

Continue reading Minnesota updates its sales tax rules for out-of-state sellers ...

Tags: Minnesota , Tax Controversy , sales tax

On behalf of Mark Pridgeon of Mark A. Pridgeon, Attorney at Law posted in Tax Controversy on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

If you own a company with interests abroad, you may have wondered if you can take advantage of the lower corporate tax rates some countries have adopted. After all, they've often changed their policies and tax rates in order to garner international investment.

Continue reading IMF: Foreign shell companies hold $15 trillion in untaxed capital ...

Tags: Tax Controversy , corporate taxes , foreign investment , foreign tax debt , tax evasion

On behalf of Mark Pridgeon of Mark A. Pridgeon, Attorney at Law posted in Tax Controversy on Friday, August 16, 2019.

Now that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is fully in effect, let's take a look at some common tax problems you may be facing as a contractor or "gig economy" worker.

Continue reading Working in the gig economy? Some common tax problems ...

Tags: Tax Controversy , estimated taxes , gig economy , independent contractor , interest , penalties , unreported income

On behalf of Mark Pridgeon of Mark A. Pridgeon, Attorney at Law posted in Tax Controversy on Friday, July 19, 2019.

When the government accuses you of a crime, sometimes it seizes any and all property it believes is tied to that crime. This process is called "civil asset forfeiture." When money and assets are seized, it becomes the taxpayer's burden to prove that they were not involved in or the proceeds of criminal activity -- and that can be hard to do.

Continue reading New RESPECT Act limits IRS seizures for 'structuring' offenses ...

Tags: RESPECT Act , Tax Controversy , civil asset forfeiture , seizure , structuring

On behalf of Mark Pridgeon of Mark A. Pridgeon, Attorney at Law posted in Tax Controversy on Monday, June 10, 2019.

Minnesota officials charged a former co-op manager of using business funds to bankroll personal expenses. The government has accused the manager of using his position within the business to gain loans from banks to pay for elaborate hunting trips, real estate purchases and other personal expenses.

Continue reading Minnesota co-op manager charged with tax crimes ...

Tags: Tax Controversy

On behalf of Mark Pridgeon of Mark A. Pridgeon, Attorney at Law posted in Tax Controversy on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Tax fraud may seem like a crime committed in other parts of the country, a crime the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) investigates in New York or California. Allegations are present throughout the country, even here in Minnesota.

Continue reading Minnesota man faces seven years in prison for tax fraud ...

On behalf of Mark Pridgeon of Mark A. Pridgeon, Attorney at Law posted in Tax Controversy on Monday, May 6, 2019.

Tax season has come to an end and most of us have either filed our tax returns or gotten an extension. But what happens if we do not file our income tax returns? A recent case involving a local Minnesota man provides an example.

Continue reading Minnesota Department of Revenue accuses man of tax evasion ...

On behalf of Mark Pridgeon of Mark A. Pridgeon, Attorney at Law posted in Tax Controversy on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman and dozens of others have received negative publicity for their alleged roles in a college admission scandal. The scandal involved a relatively large payment in exchange for admission to well-known universities. Yale and USC are among those implicated.

Continue reading Will college admission scandal lead to charges for tax crimes? ...

On behalf of Mark Pridgeon of Mark A. Pridgeon, Attorney at Law posted in Tax Controversy on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

Tax season is upon us. While going through your tax filings you may wonder when you need additional help. In some cases, an accountant is sufficient. In others, you may benefit from the counsel of an attorney.

Continue reading Three times you need a tax attorney ...

On behalf of Mark Pridgeon of Mark A. Pridgeon, Attorney at Law posted in Tax Controversy on Friday, February 15, 2019.

Fraud against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can come with serious penalties. A couple of recent cases provide examples:

Continue reading Recent tax crime convictions highlight severity of penalties ...

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