Kevin F Sweeney

June 04, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Is Private Placement Life Insurance the Next IRS Tax Enforcement Target?

Taxpayers with PPLI policies and their advisers should consider proactively seeking legal advice about whether they are likely to survive IRS scrutiny and, if not, the best and most appropriate way to get back into tax compliance.

By Kevin F. Sweeney

6 minute read

October 17, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

IRS Announces Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Moratorium and Settlement Initiatives

Although the ERC was designed to put money into the pockets of businesses experiencing disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, it also created a cottage industry of ERC advisers competing for those businesses as clients.

By Kevin F. Sweeney

4 minute read

June 01, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

There's Still Time for Businesses to Claim Employee Retention Credits but They Must Be Vigilant

Given the value of these credits, one would think that just about every business has considered claiming ERCs. In reality, many are still not even aware that these credits are available.

By Kevin F. Sweeney

5 minute read

June 16, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

What to Do When the IRS Comes Knocking

Take a list of actions a company can take to facilitate a smooth and robust audit defense.

By Phil Karter and Kevin F. Sweeney

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