by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | Scam & Theft Loss Resolution
The short version An IRS audit of a theft-loss deduction is usually a proof exercise. The examiner is not just asking whether something bad happened. The examiner is asking whether the return position fits IRC 165, whether the claimed year and amount are supportable,...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | Scam & Theft Loss Resolution
The short version An IRS notice after a scam loss deduction does not automatically mean the deduction is wrong. It does mean the response has to be organized around the notice deadline, the exact IRS question, and the proof that supports the loss. Do not answer only...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | Scam & Theft Loss Resolution
The short version An IRS notice about a theft loss deduction is not just a paperwork problem. It is a deadline-driven dispute over whether your facts fit the loss rules, whether the year is right, whether reimbursement is still possible, and whether the proof file...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | Americans Abroad
The short version This is the last article in a series about coming home, on paper, from being behind on US taxes while living abroad. The earlier pieces cover the mechanics: which program fits, the test that decides whether you owe a penalty, the one certification...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | Americans Abroad
The short version Here is a hard fact that catches careful, honest people every year. You can owe the IRS nothing in tax and still face a five-figure or six-figure penalty, because of a form you never knew existed. The form is Form 3520, and it is the landmine in an...
