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
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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
IRS Notices and Letters: What You Need to Know
If you notice a letter from the IRS in your mailbox, you may immediately feel uneasy. However, there is no need to panic. The IRS sends out millions of letters to taxpayers every single year—and most of them are simple requests or notices. A letter from the IRS does not necessarily mean you are in
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
The IRS and Whistleblowers
For years, a Swiss banker named Bradley Birkenfeld took part in hiding millions of dollars for wealthy American clients. Birkenfeld eventually spent two and a half years in jail for his tax avoidance scheme. Five weeks after he was released from jail, the IRS sent Birkenfeld a check for 104-million dollars (minus taxes) as part
What to Expect From a Tax Audit
“What does this mean?” It’s the most common question we’re asked regarding audit notices when people come to our tax law offices in San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles. The letters typically arrive without warning and it catches taxpayers off-guard. In this post we’ll try to dispel some myths and explain what the IRS
How Traders Write Off Large Losses
One of the common problems we see in our tax law offices in San Diego, Beverly Hills 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. The IRS established Section
SD Chargers
Local tax law firm throws its support behind the San Diego Chargers in their plight to a new stadium. Local officials are trying to devise an economically viable plan to build a new stadium while officials from the team are exploring options that may include them leaving San Diego, and RJS LAW is rallying support
RJS Law Moves Beverly Hills Tax Law Firm Location
RJS LAW moves Beverly Hills tax law firm location to Wilshire Boulevard. Now in the heart of Beverly Hills, the new location allows the firm to continue to grow into Southern California’s premier tax law firm.
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