The IRS has issued its 2009 "dirty dozen" list of tax scams, including those involving retirement plans. The IRS said that it continues to uncover abuses in retirement plan arrangements, including Roth Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs). The IRS is looking for transactions that taxpayers are using to avoid the limitations on contributions to IRAs as well as transactions that are not properly reported as early distributions. Taxpayers should be wary of advisers who encourage them to shift appreciated assets into IRAs or companies owned by their IRAs at less than fair market value to circumvent annual contribution limits. Other variations have included the use of limited liability companies to engage in activity which is considered prohibited.
Employee Benefits-IRS Cautions Against Tax Scams Using Retirement Plans
April 14, 2009
