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August 10, 2022 — A South Bay man was charged today in a federal grand jury indictment alleging he used the “Desilu” name – the same name used by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s television production company famous for shows such as “I Love Lucy” and “Star Trek” – to dupe investors into giving him money for sham investments, money that was actually used for personal expenses that included trips to Las Vegas.

IR-2023-136, July 27, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today invited public input on improvements to certain post-filing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs currently offered to taxpayers.

IR-2023-175, Sept. 19, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service has selected eight new members for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC).

IR-2024-104, April 10, 2024 — As part of the Dirty Dozen campaign, the Internal Revenue Service warned wealthy individuals about three tax traps designed for them by dishonest promoters and shady tax practitioners.

IR-2024-304, Dec. 4, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to avoid promoters of fraudulent tax schemes involving donations of ownership interests in closely held businesses, sometimes marketed as “Charitable LLCs.”

IR-2024-13, Jan.17, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the appointment of 12 new members to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council.

Jan. 9, 2024 — Two men were sentenced today for crimes arising from their organization, promotion and sale of abusive syndicated conservation easement tax shelters.