Professor Clint Wallace of the University of South Carolina School of Law discusses his argument for using tax policy to reinforce democracy. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. David D. Stewart: Welcome to the podcast. I’m David Stewart, editor in chief of Tax Notes Today International. This…

A federal jury in Detroit has found Ryan Richmond of Bloomfield, Michigan, guilty on charges including evading federal income taxes and obstructing the IRS. According to the original indictment, Richmond owned and operated Relief Choices LLC, a medical marijuana dispensary in Warren, Michigan. Warren is a short drive north from…

Do you pay tax on your crypto gains? The IRS wants you to. Do you claim tax losses for your crypto losses? The IRS probably cares a less about that, but you are entitled to claim your tax losses too, which can lessen the tax bite on your gains. It…

As the mass proliferation of digital services taxes becomes increasingly certain, the United States may be wise to reassess its categorical opposition to them and rededicate its resources to developing multilateral DST standards. DSTs are still relatively novel tax policy instruments that have yet to win consensus acceptance and, therefore,…

The COVID pandemic-induced growth in working from home (WFH) continues rippling through the economy, highlighting tensions for both employees and employers. If you work from home at least part of time, you’re part of a major shift in the professional labor market, but don’t get too comfortable—things will keep changing.…

My family and I had big plans to go to Phoenixville, Pa., today to watch “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” but with Pennsylvania State Police continuing to build a presence in our area, we opted to stay put. Law enforcement has steadily increased in Chester County as the manhunt…

When I saw the Ninth Circuit decision in the case of James Tarpey, something about it was familiar. It turns out that the opinion by Judge McKeown upholding a penalty of over $8 million dollars was the finale of a story I picked up on October 1, 2016 with Lawyer…

Not a week goes by that I don’t get a question about Social Security and taxes. Most often, taxpayers wonder how they can qualify for benefits. Here’s what you need to know about how you can qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, and how to check to see that your…

IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel gave us a glimpse of what was coming last month when he suggested that taxpayers would see more changes at the agency. This week, he offered more details, announcing a series of initiatives as part of what is being called “a sweeping, historic effort to restore…

Big government is back — big programs with big price tags, all wrapped up in some very big ambitions. When President Biden campaigned on a promise to “Build Back Better,” he wasn’t just coining a slogan. Biden came to the presidency with a back-to-the-future view of American governance. As the…