United States of America v. Burga

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Case Number:

5:19-cv-03246

Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Forfeit/Penalty: Other

Judge:

Edward J. Davila

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  1. July 24, 2023

    Couple's FBAR Failures Were Willful, US Says In $120M Case

    A California couple used a "staggering" tax shelter involving over 270 foreign accounts to conceal income from the IRS, the U.S. government told a federal court in its $120 million suit against them, seeking a determination that their failure to report their overseas holdings was intentional.

  2. August 20, 2019

    IRS Seeks $120M From Californian, Estate In FBAR Case

    The IRS has sued a Californian and her late husband's estate for a record $119.6 million in penalties over what it says were violations of foreign bank account reporting rules, arguing they used complex business structures to divert income overseas.