Offshore Tax Evasion – IRS to End Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program
In Information Release – 2018-52, the Internal Revenue Service announced on March 13, 2018, that it will shut down and end its Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (“OVDP”) on September 28, 2018. Thus, taxpayers with undisclosed foreign financial assets have time to utilize the OVDP before the program closes, but need to act ASAP and consult with experienced tax controversy counsel so that a complete filing submission is made by September 28, 2018.