Paying taxes is often unavoidable, especially for business owners. In fact, someone who runs a Connecticut business likely has numerous taxes to pay, including state employment taxes, income taxes and federal unemployment taxes. While it may be tempting to hold back...
Tax Evasion
Are tax fraud and tax evasion the same thing?
It is not uncommon for certain terms to be used interchangeably. Tax fraud and tax evasion are often considered to be one in the same, but the truth is, tax fraud is just a type of tax evasion. Here is what Connecticut laws say about tax evasion and tax fraud.If a...
Paul Manafort’s tax evasion trial moving forward
Connecticut residents who pay attention to the news have probably read an awful lot about Paul Manafort. He was the campaign chairman for President Donald Trump who is accused of bank fraud and tax evasion. Both are serious crimes with significant consequences if...
Connecticut tax evasion: failure to fully report income
If a person fails to fully report his or her income and pay the proper amount in taxes, the government is likely to find out. The Internal Revenue Service does not take tax evasion lightly. While it may take time, Connecticut residents who intentionally, or...
Connecticut man accused of tax evasion pleads guilty
Business owners will do what they can to limit their tax liability. In doing so, some may make mistakes that could cost them dearly in the end. Recently, the owner of Pasquale Furano Landscaping -- a 48-year-old male -- recently opted to enter a guilty plea rather...
Tax evasion is not the same as tax avoidance
As Benjamin Franklin said, "nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes." Taxes are never going away. It is every person's responsibility to pay them. There are those in Connecticut who may struggle to do so or may be accused of taking steps to avoid...
Employers must take care to properly designate workers
Business owners small and big alike must often rely upon the assistance and services of others to complete work-related tasks and assignments. Business owners must not only attempt to find an individual who possesses the necessary skills and experience, but they must...