US Department of Justice Tax Division for Accountants

The course provides a concise overview on the Tax Division, United States Department of Justice. The Division is responsible for enforcing the nation’s tax laws fully, fairly, and consistently, through both criminal and civil litigation. The session explores the role of the Tax Division in ensuring fair and uniform enforcement of tax laws, protecting the public, encouraging voluntary compliance with tax laws, and how their operations impact regulatory ethics.

Topics Covered:

• Quick Overview
• About the Division
• Organization
• Leadership
• What They Do
• Corporate Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy
• Employment Tax Enforcement
• Offshore Compliance Initiative
• Swiss Bank Program
• Stolen Identity Refund Fraud
• Freedom of Information Act
• Press Room
• FY 2023 Congressional Budget
• Tax Gap
• Pure Tax Crimes
• Employment Tax Crimes
• Abusive Promotions
• Return Preparer Fraud
• National Tax Defier Initiative
• Strategies to Accomplish Outcomes
• Notable Tax Cases and Their Outcomes
• Accountant’s Role in Tax Evasion and Fraud Schemes
• Lessons Learned from Tax Enforcement Actions
• How to Stay Informed on DOJ Tax Division Enforcement Shifts
• Emerging Challenges and Future Trends in Tax Enforcement
• AI to the Rescue: Harnessing GPT and Generative AI in the Battle Against Tax Fraud

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Who Will Benefit:
This course is designed for accounting professionals, particularly those with an interest in tax law enforcement. It will be particularly relevant for those who are looking to understand the role and responsibilities of the Tax Division in enforcing tax laws.