Tax Audit “What to expect from a tax audit?” It’s the most common question we’re asked regarding audit notices when people come to our tax law offices in San Diego and Orange County. The letters typically arrive without warning and it catches taxpayers off-guard. In this post we’ll try to dispel some myths and explain
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Same-Sex Marriage and Taxes
Same-Sex Marriage and Taxes The discussion continues and people are still debating the legal merits of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. But there is one area people on all sides of the issue can agree upon—the ruling adds a lot of uncertainty to tax and property issues across the country. At our
Stop Identity Theft-Part Two
Identity Theft Stop Identity Theft! As a Southern California tax law firm that deals with the IRS on a daily basis, we’ve seen first-hand the devastating effects of what can happen to unsuspecting people who are the victims of identity theft. It can take months and sometimes years to repair the damage done by thieves.
How Traders Write Off Large Losses – Mark to Market Securities Tax Code
Mark to Market Securities Tax Code One of the common problems we see in our tax law offices in San Diego and Orange County has to do with investors and financial traders who have improperly set-up their business and consequently are being audited after taking deductions under Section 475 of the mark-to-market securities tax code.
Stop Identity Theft in its Tracks-Part One
Stop Identity Theft Stop Identity Theft! It seems like we keep reading the same stories over and over again—thieves have cracked a corporate network and stolen credit card and personal information from thousands of people. The latest breach comes from of all places, the IRS where thieves stole personal and sensitive information from more than
What’s Required of Non-Profit Tax Reporting?
What’s Required of Non-Profit Tax Reporting? What’s Required of Non-Profit Tax Reporting? There are tens of thousands of businesses across the country that are recognized as non-profits—instead of existing to make money for investors, these businesses operate for the public good and thus claim tax-exempt status. It’s important to note that just because a business
When Do You Need a Criminal Tax Attorney?
Criminal Tax Attorney It can happen to anybody. An innocent mistake is made and the next thing you know, you find yourself the target of a criminal tax investigation looking for a criminal tax attorney. Everything you’ve worked for is in jeopardy and you could find yourself facing jail time. The most important question you’ll
Deduct With Care: These Write-Offs Could Lead to Audits
As a tax law firm we deal with IRS and Franchise Tax Board audits on a daily basis. As we review tax returns and prepare our clients for the audit process, one question comes to mind during many of these interviews: “What was their tax attorney thinking?” Deduct With Care: These Write-Offs Could Lead to
Understanding the Alternative Minimum Tax
It’s one of the most dreaded phrases a taxpayer can hear, “you’re subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax.†If you’re hearing it from your tax attorney,  get ready to break out your checkbook because chances are very high that you’ll be paying a lot more to the federal government. What is the Alternative Minimum Tax? The
How IRS Interest is Calculated
The IRS has many different penalties they can place against taxpayers if they believe you have a balance due after tax day. If you find yourself with a large balance due to the IRS, FTB, EDD, or SBOE, these agencies will impose high percentage penalties on the balance due, and they may begin garnishing your