Category Archives: NYS Dept. of Tax’n & Finance

From Federal Courts, NYS Courts & NYS Tax Tribunals — August 2014

I. From The Court of Appeals A unanimous Court of Appeals, reversing, dismissed the long-held interpretation by the Department of Taxation of Tax Law §605[b][1][b], in a dispute adjudicated first at the administrative level in the Division of Tax Appeals, … Continue reading

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From Washington & Albany — Washington: New Taxes Arrive; Governor Cuomo: NY Taxes Too High

I.         From Washington A rainbow of new federal income taxes arrived on January 1, 2014, led by the new 3.8 percent “Medicare” tax imposed by IRC §1411. Although enacted as part of the health care legislation of President Obama, … Continue reading

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From Federal Courts, NYS Courts & NYS Tax Tribunals: Recent Developments & 2013 Decisions of Note

I.  Federal Courts The Supreme Court in United States v. Windsor declared unconstitutional Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 (DOMA), as violating the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment, which guarantees every person equal protection … Continue reading

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IRS & NYS DTF Matters: Recent Developments & 2013 Regs. & Rulings of Note

I.      IRS Matters Final Regulations For Health Insurance As of January 1, IRC § 5000A requires that all “non-exempt” individuals obtain “minimum essential healthcare coverage.” Final regulations governing penalties for noncompliance have been issued. (T.D. 9632). The regulations provide, inter … Continue reading

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Tax News & Comment — May 2013

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Revised New York Criminal Tax Statutes

Tax professionals preparing 2009 New York State corporate, income, employment and sales tax returns should be alert to statutory changes which create new tax offenses and which impose stricter criminal penalties for existing offenses. In some cases, tax professionals may be prosecuted under an accomplice theory for aiding or abetting dishonest taxpayers. This memorandum summarizes the new legislation, whose objective is to improve tax compliance and prevent tax evasion by drastically increasing penalties for serious acts of tax evasion and tax fraud. For more information about the new statute, and for legal guidance, please contact this office. Continue reading

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Memorandum — Revised New York Criminal Law Statutes

Tax Professionals preparing 2009 New York State corporate, income, employment and sales tax returns should be alert to statutory changes which create new tax offenses and which impose stricter criminal penalties for existing offenses.  In some cases, tax professionals may … Continue reading

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