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You’re a Victim of a Ponzi Scheme, But What About Your State Taxes?

You’re a Victim of a Ponzi Scheme, But What About Your State Taxes?

You missed the warning signs and got suckered into a Ponzi scheme. The IRS offered some tax relief for long-term Ponzi scheme investors (like some of the Madoff victims) who have paid taxes on gains from the investment. The IRS clarified the federal tax law governing the treatment of losses in Ponzi schemes. They also [...]

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You’re a Victim of a Ponzi Scheme, But What About Your Taxes?

You’re a Victim of a Ponzi Scheme, But What About Your Taxes?

You missed the warning signs and got suckered into a Ponzi scheme. Can the IRS help by giving you some tax relief? This is a critical issue for long-term Ponzi scheme investors (like some of the Madoff victims) who have paid taxes on gains from the investment. After all, they have been paying real taxes [...]

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