Kelly Phillips Erb is a Philadelphia-area Forbes senior writer who covers tax, law, and financial crimes.
As a tax attorney, Kelly brings a legal perspective to her tax coverage.
She’s covered many tax-related Supreme Court cases, including South Dakota v. Wayfair, which changed
Tax Breaks: The No Covid-Era IRS Penalty Relief Answers (Yet) Edition
Plus: FIFA’s World Cup sales pitch, Social Security field offices, best places to retire abroad, capital gains, stock compensation, selling your home, tax trivia & more.
FIFA’s $20 Billion Question: Can The World Cup Have Private Owners?
A proposal to sell a stake in FIFA to manage operations of its main events, including the men’s and women’s World Cups, has the potential to raise tricky tax questions.
Senators Demand Answers On Social Security Administration Office Closures
The inquiry into reported office closures puts renewed focus on Frank Bisignano’s management of Social Security and whether one executive can effectively run both the SSA and the IRS.
Tax Court Pushes Back On Some Kwong-Related COVID Penalty Claims
A recent U.S. Tax Court order suggests it could significantly limit taxpayers’ ability to recover penalties and interest assessed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tax Breaks: The Trust The Tax Process Edition
Plus: Caring for parents, taxing billionaires, buy-sell planning for business owners, LeBron’s move to Philly, tax trivia, and more.
The Safest States For Retirement And The Tax Risk Most Rankings Miss
When thinking about where to retire, most seniors don’t think about fraud risks. But fraud is a growing threat to retirement security.
Congressional Republicans Reject Stiffer Penalties For Meddling In IRS Audits
The proposal targeted violations of section 7217, which bars the president and other senior officials from directing audits or investigations of particular taxpayers.
As I’ve Seen, Caring For Kids And Aging Parents Costs More Than Money
Members of the sandwich generation report it can consume hours, while limiting career choices and retirement savings. Tax breaks may cover only a fraction of the cost.
Tax Breaks: The Old Tax Ideas Are New Again Edition
Plus: IRS releases midyear mileage rates, heat wave-related expenses, taxing artificial intelligence, all about tax abatement, tax trivia, and more.
Watchdog Finds Serious Gaps In IRS Contractors' Taxpayer Data Security
The TIGTA findings include 1,375 unauthorized entries into restricted areas, unpatched system vulnerabilities, and failures to follow IRS security requirements.