Last month, Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates issued a memorandum entitled “Individual Accountability for Corporate Wrongdoing” (Yates Memo). The Yates Memo directs federal prosecutors across the nation to “hold to account the individuals responsible for illegal corporate conduct.” […]
Several developments in the government’s ongoing investigation of U.S. persons with foreign bank accounts have taken place this month. First, another seven banks have signed non-prosecution agreements pursuant to the Department of Justice’s “Swiss Bank Program.” […]
Accountants, CPAs, tax attorneys, and other tax professionals may find themselves under investigation by the IRS and the Department of Justice for their preparation of tax returns for clients or their promotion of tax avoidance strategies. […]
The September-October 2015 edition of the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Lawyer magazine includes an article entitled “The Never-Ending Story – Civil and Criminal Statutes of Limitations for Tax Fraud” written by Wiand Guerra King attorney Matthew J. Mueller. […]
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), recently proposed rules that would require certain investment advisers to establish anti-money laundering (“AML”) programs. […]
TAMPA, FL, June 17, 2015 — The IRS recently reminded taxpayers with foreign assets and accounts of several upcoming filing deadlines. The most well-known of these reporting requirements is the FBAR, or Report of Foreign […]
Wiand Guerra King P.A. (“WGK”), a nationally recognized law firm handling complex business litigation regulatory matters and white-collar defense, is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Mueller, Esq. has joined the firm as Of Counsel. […]