Scacpa's Weekly Federal Tax Update

Lynn Nichols Federal Tax Update Podcast March 26, 2018, edition   Listen as Lynn Nichols provides commentary on 5 Items pertaining to current developments in U.S. tax law. This week’s topics include: Plastic Surgeon’s Fraud, Tax Evasion Conviction Affirmed   A divided Third Circuit upheld a plastic surgeon’s conviction for fraud and tax evasion stemming from his participation in a tax fraud scheme, finding that the district court didn’t abuse its discretion by excluding evidence that he paid his taxes after discovering he was being investigated or by allowing allegedly unfair comments by the government. [Evdokimow, David v. United States; CA 3; No. 15-3876; 3/19/2018]   IRS Says Vasectomy Decision Could Be Reversible The IRS could revisit its recent decision that male sterilization doesn’t qualify as preventive care under some health plans, but first the agency needs a workable standard for determining what is preventive. (Speech at Employers Council on Flexible Compensation) [Tax Notes Today; 3/20/2018