Even though the COVID-19 pandemic is in the rearview mirror, federal authorities are continuing to investigate pandemic-era fraud in 2026. With taxpayer losses from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credit (ERC) programs estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars, exposing fraud in these programs remains a top federal law enforcement priority. What do you need to know if you are facing a PPP or ERC fraud investigation? Find out from New York criminal tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.

When you owe back taxes, interest, and penalties to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), coming forward proactively is generally the best approach. In many cases, this will involve submitting a voluntary disclosure. When (and how) should you submit a voluntary disclosure to the IRS? Find out from New York tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group:

While most of the world has moved on from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are continuing to aggressively target pandemic-era fraud in 2026. This includes fraud under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program. Do you need to be worried? If so, what should you do? Here are some key insights from New York tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.

For delinquent U.S. taxpayers, taking a wait-and-see approach is rarely (if ever) the best option. Federal tax audits and investigations present substantial risks—and the risks can be even greater when taxpayers have ignored filing and payment deficiencies. The IRS is continuing to offer two streamlined voluntary disclosure programs in 2026, both of which are options in very different sets of circumstances. Learn more from New York international tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.

Kevin E. Thorn and his firm are renowned for their expertise in navigating the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Programs, assisting clients across the U.S. as well as internationally with both civil and criminal tax matters. Their client base is extensive and varied, including small to medium-sized businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and a wide array of professionals, such as CEOs, financial executives, government officials, legal professionals, CPAs, athletes, and actors. The firm also represents banks, trusts, foreign foundations, insurers, cryptocurrency holders, and other notable clients.