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New Segments: Ponzi Schemes & The Safe Harbor

Taxpayers who lose money in Ponzi Schemes may enjoy a tax advantage and recoup some of their lost funds by deducting their losses as financial theft losses. Watch two short videos by Richard S. Lehman. Simply press play. Ponzi Schemes There are several investments that turn out to be fraudulent[…]

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The Claw Back in a Ponzi Scheme

Very often there may be a Ponzi Scheme financial theft, in which certain taxpayers have profited since they made early investments and were paid unusual profits that did not exist. Often taxpayers in Ponzi Schemes that have benefited from the financial loss of others are called upon by a trustee[…]

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NEW SERIES: United States Taxation Of Foreign Investors

Foreign Investors in the United States. The definition of a foreign investor to the United States. This is an explanation of how to define a nonresident alien and a foreign corporation; and the different types of taxation that apply to the “nonresident alien” “individual” and the foreign corporation. This includes a review of U.S. income, estate, gift and capital gains applying to foreign taxpayers.

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Two new PODCASTS; Section 1341 Claim of Right PLUS Tax Planning for Foreign Investors in United States Real Estate

PODCAST: Section 1341 “Claim of Right” Refunds: Calculating Tax Benefits, Avoiding Double Taxation on Repayments and Claw-Backs RECORDED LIVE: November 10, 2016 These and other important topics are discussed: Identifying circumstances in which a claim of right claim is appropriate Documenting Section 1341 claim for tax benefit Reporting a Section 1341[…]

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