Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Archives

Museum Raids Cases: Rare Antiquities. Rare Convictions for Gallery Owners. Rare Prison Sentence.

ByRick St. Hilaire December 17, 2015April 26, 2023

In the annals of cultural property law, prosecutions targeting transnational antiquities trafficking networks are rare. Even more rare are felony convictions. Scarcer still are prison sentences. So what happened this…

drug trafficking | forfeiture actions | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Wilfredo Lam

Wilfredo Lam Artworks Purchased with Drug Proceeds Forfeited

ByRick St. Hilaire January 26, 2013April 27, 2023

Artworks purchased with drug trafficking money have been forfeited to federal authorities in the case of U.S. v. One Canvas and Three Ink Work Paintings by Artist Wilfredo Lam (Dist….

arts organizations | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | museums

Museums and Arts Organizations At Risk for Losing IRS Tax Exempt Recognition: Is Your Organization on the List?

ByRick St. Hilaire August 20, 2010May 2, 2023

The IRS recently published a long list of non-profits that have not filed appropriate forms for the last three years. Many museums, historical societies, and arts organizations are featured. These…