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News & Analysis
Latest legal news and recent law changes.

News & Analysis

The Burton Law Firm analyzes recent legal news and emerging trends

Why the IRS Takes so Long to Respond

The Inspector General for the IRS (TIGTA) recently reported on the Accounts Management’s backlog. Accounts Management is primarily responsible for resolving taxpayer-initiated changes to their accounts and requests for information.

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Clash of the Canons

The statutory interpretation canon dictating that exemptions from taxation are strictly construed against the taxpayer is frequently used by the IRS in order to enforce their own interpretation of the tax code on all those subject to taxation.

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Nil Tax Exemption for NIL Collectives

There was an oddity in the sports world that lasted for generations. Professional athletes profited from their status through sponsorships for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), yet these NIL opportunities were closed to collegiate athletes.

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The Plan for IRS Expansion

The IRS told a tale: A Taxpayer creates a secure Business Online Account at IRS.gov and lets us know which communications methods they prefer – email, paper mail or phone. The taxpayer selects email. They later receive an email explaining tax credits and deductions for which they may be eligible.

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