Rami M. Khoury and Daniel W. Soto, from the Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor LLP, are presenting an overview relating to innocent spouse relief from Internal Revenue Service liabilities. The presentation includes, but is not limited to, an overview of the current law and procedures regarding IRS innocent spouse relief, tips for tax practitioners representing clients seeking relief from joint IRS tax liabilities, and other issues related to IRS innocent spouse relief claims and litigation. While the presentation will mostly focus on relief from joint and several liabilities under IRC Section 6015, the presenters will also cover relief from joint and several liabilities on Married Filing Separately returns pursuant to IRC section 66(c).

Since the introduction of Bitcoin to date, the area of digital assets and cryptocurrency has moved at speed of innovation. The IRS has not kept up with guidance, which leaves professional in the dark as to how these assets are reported for income tax purposes. It is imperative that tax advisors understand the applicable tax rules, reporting requirements, and the potential issues in how digital assets are treated.