IRS Amnesty for Offshore Banking
On March 23, the Internal Revenue Service came up with a six month “Amnesty Program” to allow U.S. taxpayers with unreported income to disclose their foreign bank accounts without fear of any criminal tax penalties.

Foreign Bank Deposits and Financial Assets –The Jaws are Closing on the U.S. Taxpayer
This article is about the actions that are being taken now by the U.S. to force the full disclosure of all foreign assets and income of U.S. taxpayers. The U.S. is moving fast on high net wealth tax payers, especially with overseas assets.
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Americans With Foreign Bank Deposits And Unreported Income – A Stay Out Of Jail Card From The I.R.S.
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Web Seminar: "Ponzi Schemes & Tax Loss"
Learn how recovery through the "Tax Refund" is quick and reliable. This presentation is for victims and financial professionals.

• How to best secure a tax refund from PonziScheme losses
• How the government has made recovery easier
• What you need to know about theft losses
• How to plan and implement a taxpayer Ponzi scheme tax loss for maximum benefits now and in the future. Download presentation materials and view web seminar.

Bernie Madoff 'Ponzi Scheme" Reports
A series of reports focusing on the tax benefits available as a result of the Bernard Madoff fraud. These Reports are not intended to be and can not serve as legal advice to any reader. Each taxpayer has their own unique factual situation which is going to need to be reviewed by tax advisors and litigation counsel before any legal conclusions can be reached. The Reports are being made in a series form since there is still a great deal of facts to be uncovered in the Bernard Madoff fraud. These facts are going to be extremely important in coming to conclusions about tax positions.

Report No. 1: The Basics  Download as pdf
Report No. 2: A reasonable prospect of recovery Download as pdf
Report No. 3: Is the Safe Harbor Worth it? Download as pdf

"WEALTH & WISDOM" on PBS Station WXEL
A focus on taxation, litigation and The Bernie Maddoff Theft
Featuring prominent Palm Beach County attorneys Steven M. Katzman & Richard S. Lehman.

PART1: Friday, January 16, 2009

PART3: Friday, January 30, 2009

PART 4: Friday, February 6, 2009

Visit www.BernardMadoffTaxLoss.com for Tax Recovery Advice for Victims of Alleged Bernard Madoff Ponzi Scheme

Download "Standard Retainer Agreement"
It is a retainer agreement and a look at some of the procedures that we will follow to make sure that you are aware of all of your options regarding maximizing all tax losses from Ponzi schemes.

 Offer in Compromise Can Help Deal With IRS Woes
Posted: November 26, 2004
South Florida Business Journal 
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 U.S. TAXATION OF FOREIGN INVESTORS
The following narrative outline is intended to provide the foreign investor, both corporate and individual, with a basic introduction to the tax laws of the United States as they apply to that foreign investor.

>NOTE: This outline has been translated in the following languages: French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, and now Russian.
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 TAX PLANNING FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT
Knowing the right tax plan can help attract foreign investors to a domestic project. Published June 2006 in Southeast Real Estate Business
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 PRE-IMMIGRATION TAX PLANNING
Safeguarding The Immigrant's Financial Interests Prior to Residency.
Very often immigrating residents are unfamiliar with the tax laws of the United States, that they will face upon obtaining their resident status. Often this lack of knowledge can be costly with immigrants paying unnecessary taxes and burdening themselves with liabilities. The following is a checklist of issues that may be helpful to avoid these tax problems.
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 TAX PLANNING FOR THE FOREIGN REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
Tax Benefits and Tax Traps
Very often Foreign Investors are unfamiliar with the federal and state tax laws that they will face when investing in United States real estate. Often this lack of knowledge can be costly with foreign investors paying unnecessary taxes. READ         |         Download as PDF

 THE UNITED STATES A TAX HAVEN FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS AND IMMIGRANTS TO THE UNITED STATES
Posted: January, 2004 • South Florida Business Journal
As times become more and more troubled, South Florida sees more than its share of immigrants fleeing dangers and coming here to stay; and foreign investors who want their money and second homes here. One concern that is often high on their list is the payment of United States Federal taxes, both income taxes and estate taxes. From a tax perspective there are both special advantages and traps for both would-be immigrants to the United States and the foreign investor. This article will look at both the traps and the advantages. READ


 DOMESTIC PROFESSIONALS MUST RESPOND TO UNSETTLED TIMES IN SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA
Posted: March 15, 2002 – South Florida Business Journal
Unsettled times in Argentina, Venezuela, Columbia and other regions are leading to an "immigration of the wealthy". While racing to establish some sort of United States presence these people will need to take a lot of care and receive good professional advice if they are to avoid financial problems and delays. READ  

 

 

 

SIXTY-YEAR-OLD CASE MAY SET PRECEDENT
Posted: October 4, 2000
Boca Raton Business News
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 BUYING IN THE WEB CAN BECOME TAXING
Posted: October 23, 2000
Sun Sentinel News
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 INTERNET PROFITS AND THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX -
TAX COMPLIANCE TRAPS FOR THE UNWARY
Posted: December 13, 2000
Boca Raton Business News

  BUSINESS SURVIVAL CAN DEPEND ON PROTECTED INVESTMENTS
Posted: May 31, 2002
South Florida Business Journal
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  PLANNING CAN PROTECT ASSETS AGAINST GROWTH IN LITIGATION
Posted: May 24, 2002
South Florida Business Journal
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