Federal Tobacco Taxes In the installment of our Tax and Vice blog, we discuss California State (CDTFA) Federal Tobacco Excise Taxes. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is responsible for collecting Federal Tobacco Taxes, not the IRS. The CDTFA collects state excise taxes in California. This post will provide a basic rundown
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Are My State Stimulus Payments Taxable?
Are Stimulus Payments Taxable Did you receive relief or stimulus payments last year from your state? Are stimulus payments taxable? Do you need to report these payments on my federal tax return? Well, there might be some good news. On February 10, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance to taxpayers in 21 predetermined
Tax and Vice – The Treatment of Gambling Tax and Gaming Losses
Gambling Tax and Gaming Losses This first installment of our Tax and Vice series will discuss the treatment of gambling tax and gaming losses. How are gambling winnings taxed? Are there any tax deductions available for gambling losses and lost wagers? What are the tax implications if a casino, the lottery, or racetrack issues me
Can You Write Off Crypto Losses on Taxes?
Crypto Losses on Taxes The cryptocurrency and NFT (non-fungible token) booms pushed markets to dizzying highs and devastating lows. What was once seen as a stellar investment now appears to be on the decline, and some people are considering getting out of the crypto market entirely. Selling at a loss, however, is an unpleasant prospect.
Tax Preparer Penalties – When Your Accountant Makes an Error
Tax Preparer Penalties The IRS (and other taxing authorities such as the Franchise Tax Board) may assess accuracy related penalties against taxpayers when taxpayers tax returns contain errors like understated income and disallowed deductions. At times, taxpayers who hired a CPA, accountant, or other tax advisor may find themselves being audited because the return their
Covid-Related Late Filing Tax Penalties
Covid-Related Late Filing Tax Penalties Many people have experienced covid-related tax problems that could lead to Covid-Related late filing tax penalties. COVID-19 has directly or indirectly caused many people to file tax returns and/or pay their taxes late resulting in tax penalties. One issue the California Office of Tax Appeals recently ruled on was how
Put Your Home in a Trust
Put Your Home in a Trust Owning a home is a quintessential part of the American Dream. During the excitement and joy of signing closing papers and receiving keys, very few homeowners stop to consider how to protect their home in the event they pass away. One way homeowners can protect their homes, amongst other
IRS Tax Brackets 2023
Will New Tax Brackets for the 2023 Calendar Year Help You? The IRS updates tax rates annually based on inflation—and with this year’s monthly inflation numbers struggling to dip below seven percent, income tax thresholds are changing fairly dramatically compared to past years. The new IRS Tax Brackets 2023 reflect the substantial changes to prices
FBAR – Foreign Bank Accounts Require Disclosure
FBAR – Foreign Bank Accounts Require Disclosure If you are U.S. Citizen or a Green Card holder and you have a bank account outside the United States, your foreign bank account(s) requires disclosure to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) through Form FinCEN 114 or FBAR. Every U.S. Citizen
IRS and FTB Penalties for Filing Late Taxes Should Your Accountant Neglect to E-file
Penalties for Filing Late Taxes The IRS and Franchise Tax Board (FTB) can charge penalties for filing late taxes or for the late payment of taxes. The penalties for filing late taxes and late payments charged by the IRS and FTB can be up to 25% of the tax owed. The penalties may be excused