On July 28, 2021, the IRS secured two victories in court. The first win allows the IRS to impose an additional 35% penalty on an individual as the sole owner and beneficiary of a foreign trust and the second court victory paves the way for the IRS to issue John Doe summonses in connection with its investigation of taxpayers who used an offshore service provider in Panama.
IRS Secures Two Court Victories Involving Foreign Financial Activity
