California Residency Tax Issues The recent California Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) decision in the Buehler case highlights some of the California residency tax issues a California resident (or nonresident) may face when they have business interests or property inside and outside of California. Buehler involved a taxpayer who resided in California but held an
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Insights from an RJS LAW EDD Audit Attorney
You are the Boss and We Help Bosses – A California Employer’s Guide to Payroll Taxes Insights from an EDD Audit Attorney Part 2 – Trust Fund Recovery Penalties This next installment of or Payroll Tax Blog will discuss Trust Fund Recovery Penalties. Trust Fund Recovery Penalties are penalties assessed against individuals for businesses’ failures
I Want My Money
In March 2020, Congress Passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, CARES Act. The stimulus payments for the CARES Act is a $2.2 trillion legislative behemoth that seeks to stimulate the economy and provide relief to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID 19 epidemic. One provision of the CARES act are the
Paycheck Protection Program – PPP Loan – How to Use Them
The late and great Kenny Rogers once famously sang, “You gotta know when to hold them, know when to fold them.” Well when it comes to Paycheck Protection Program PPP Loan, business owners need to know when to spend it and when to end it. In March 2020, Congress passed the Coranavirus Aid, Relief, and
Can I Track My IRS Tax Refund?
Once most California taxpayers have gone through the ordeal of submitting their tax returns, they are eager to get their refunds. Many residents depend on their refunds to pay off bills or other types of expenses. Others are simply excited to have some cash coming their way. How do you track your IRS tax refund
How to File a Tax Extension with the IRS
For many California residents, filing federal tax returns by April 15th can be challenging. Perhaps you simply need more time to work on your returns, or you were late receiving documents that you needed to complete the return. In these scenarios, the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, allows you to request an extension to get
California Tax Franchise Board Liens: How to Stop Collections
Both individuals and businesses in California may be subject to tax liens if they do not pay their taxes on time. Liens may be imposed on the taxpayer’s property to satisfy the debt. The California Tax Franchise Board is an agency that collects state income taxes and engages in enforcement as well. It is similar
Successful Whistleblower Claims
Did you know that in the past few years the IRS has created dozens of newly minted millionaires? The tax agency paid Bradley Birkenfeld 104-million dollars. Another example is Lynn Szymoniak, who walked away with 18-million dollars. In 2015, close to a hundred people walked away on average with more than a million-dollars apiece according to
What to Expect From a Tax Audit
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
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.