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On January 6, 2020, Trevillion partnered with Oklahoma’s oldest law firm, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, LLP. The firm has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Norman.
Rogers v. Comm., (CA7 11/19/2018) 122 AFTR 2d ¶2018-5435 The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, affirming the Tax Court, has held that Code Sec. 6015(g)(2) — which provides an exception to res judicata where a spouse seeks innocent…
A classic case of “trust, but verify.” An Ohio jury has convicted Kevin R. Foster, 42, of Montclair, N.J., of 16 charges related to a fraud scheme. He was found guilty of wire fraud, money laundering, bankruptcy fraud, tax evasion and filing false tax returns. Benjamin C. Glassman, United States Attorney for the Southern District…
Since the passing of State Question 788 here in Oklahoma, the tension and anticipation of the medical marijuana business has been palpable. I don’t see the Oklahoma legislature reinventing the wheel with regard to regulation and taxation. I participated in a very informative Marijuana Business Symposium sponsored by the Colorado CPA Society to stay abreast…
Many people start a charitable organization under IRS Code section 501(c)(3) to legitimize the charitable, religious, or educational activities carried out in thier spare time. On the other hand, some charitable organizations are full time enterprises that provide vital support for our society. Whether large or small, non-profit organizations must follow the rules as one…
Yes and no. The federal circuit courts are split on this issue. And that’s why the SCOTUS will hear the case of United States v. Marinello on Wednesday December 6th 2017. “On its face, United States v. Marinello is about mens rea: Can one be convicted of obstructing the IRS if they are unaware that…
WASHINGTON – A Leawood, Kansas, business owner was convicted today of tax fraud following a month-long jury trial, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Barry R. Grissom of the District of Kansas. The jury found Kathleen Stegman, 58, guilty of four counts of tax…
The Internal Revenue Service said it is sending letters in November and December to tax preparers suspected of filing inaccurate claims for the Earned Income Tax Credit. In an email to tax professionals on Tuesday, the IRS said the letters detail the critical issues identified on the tax returns, explain the consequences of filing inaccurate…
Jeff Trevillion Jr., shareholder, was recognized with the “Trailblazer” award from the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants. See page 32 in the magazine below: CPA Focus Magazine March/April 2013
Does anyone recall the scrambling of many people when the United Bank of Scotland (UBS) and several Swiss banks decided to reveal the identities of American account holders to the US Treasury Department? The IRS and the USDOJ agreed to an amnesty program, where American account holders who were out of compliance (violators) could voluntarily…
Even if you or someone you know is guilty of similar conduct detailed below, an experienced litigator can help navigate the pitfalls of federal sentencing. Manteca, Calif.: Robert Eldon Robertson and Esther Lynne Robertson have been indicted on charges of filing two false claims for federal refunds, filing liens against the former IRS commissioner,…
A taxpayer represented himself at trial in US Tax court regarding his dispute with the IRS over his attempt to deduct his MBA tuition as a business expense. I have no doubt that this man ignored his accountant’s advice or prepared his own tax return, was audited, and lost at trial. In a ruling…
Within the last four years, IRS referrals to the Department of Justice for the criminal prosecution of tax crimes have increased. This is remarkable because there are fewer criminal investigators currently working for the IRS. See link for further reading – http://trac.syr.edu/tracirs/latest/342/
A twelve year employee was arrested for her involvement in an identity theft scheme. Her 57 month sentence was based, in part, on her criminal history and the monetary loss to the victims and or the government. See the full article below. –A former Internal Revenue Service employee has been sentenced to four years…
Trevillion’s trial skills have greatly enhanced his ability to handle many different types of controversies and government investigations such as IRS examinations, eggshell audits, U.S. Tax Court litigation, and defending the accused is state or Federal court. Trevillion’s experience as a trial lawyer and a certified public accountant strikes a highly specialized balance between transactional work and…
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