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    • Chandara Diep, JD, LL.M.
    • Joseph Cole, JD, LL.M.
    • Brendan O’Connor, CPA, MST, JD, LL.M.
    • Ashley E. Teague, ESQ.
    • Brian M. Malloy, Esq.
    • Quinn Disparte, JD, LL.M.
    • Martin Schainbaum, JD, LL.M.
    • Melanie M. Shamoun
    • Sandie Portilla
    • Renae Arabo
    • Sabri P. Shamoun
    • Hilary Dargavell
    • Lupita C. Torres
    • Leandro Favano
    • Jewell Cornejo
    • Devon J. Arabo
    • Christopher Engelmann
    • Gwendolyn K. Davis
    • Andrew Rice
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      • IRS TAX MATTERS
        • IRS Appeals
          • IRS Appeals Process
          • Contesting an IRS Levy
          • Why Retain RJS Law for your IRS Appeal?
          • 4 Tips For Navigating The IRS Rapid Appeals Process
        • IRS AUDITS
          • IRS Correspondence Audits
          • IRS Field Audits
          • Initial Compliance Center Audits
          • IRS Office Audits
          • What to Expect During an IRS Audit?
          • Taxpayer Rights Under IRS Publication 1
          • IRS Warns Taxpayers About Scam
        • IRS Collections
          • Avoiding and Eliminating IRS Tax Liens
          • Collection Due Process Hearings
          • CP 501 – IRS Notice
          • Failure to file a tax return: What happens?
          • How the IRS calculates interest
          • How to get a tax levy released
          • IRS Automated Collections
          • IRS Collections Process
          • IRS Interest Abatement
          • IRS Revenue Officers
          • Jeopardy Assessments and Jeopardy Levies
          • National Tax Agencies
          • Our Approach to Collections
          • Statute of Limitations on Collections
          • Streamlined Installment Agreements
          • Tax Penalty Abatement
          • Taxpayer Assistance Orders
        • IRS Payroll Tax Matters
          • Independent Contractor Reclassification Audits
          • IRS Forms 940 and 941
          • IRS Trust Fund Interviews
          • Payroll Tax Liability Payment Options
          • The Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
        • IRS Wealth Squad
        • Offer in Compromise & Tax Settlements
          • OVERVIEW OF OFFER IN COMPROMISE PROCESS
          • The Offer in Compromise Process
          • Appealing a Rejected Offer in Compromise
          • How the IRS evaluates an Offer in Compromise
          • Offer in Compromise and Dissipated Assets
          • Offer in Compromise Requirements
          • Pros and Cons of an Offer in Compromise
          • Why Retain RJS Law?
          • Offer in Compromise Alternatives
          • Actual IRS Offer in Compromise Results
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          • California Department Of Tax And Fee Administration
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          • Discharging State Income Taxes in Bankruptcy
          • State Tax Practice – Outside of California
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        • Criminal Investigation Division
        • IRS Criminal Investigation Division Tactics
        • Criminal Tax Defense – Tax Crimes
        • Currency Transaction Records & Suspicious Activity Reports
        • IRS Methods of Proof: Tax Fraud and Evasion
        • Methods IRS Agents Use to Locate Assets
        • IRS Special Agent Visits
        • Are You a Criminal Investigation Target?
        • Criminal Tax Attorney vs. White Collar Defense
      • International Taxes
      • CORPORATE TAXES
      • TAX COURT LITIGATION
      • Innocent Spouse Relief
    • Estate Planning
    • Trust, Estate & Probate Litigation
    • Trust & Estate Administration
    • Probate
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    • RJS Law Donates Billboard to the Girl Scouts
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The CARES Act – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security

CARES Act FAQ RJS Law

On March 27th, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was put into effect, which will provide taxpayers and businesses significant tax and non-tax relief during these unprecedented times. Individuals and businesses should remain informed about the tax and non-tax implications of the legislation and The CARES Act. WHAT INDIVIDUALS CAN EXPECTIf

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Does the CARES Act Create a New Standard of Who is an Employee?

Does the CARES Act Create a New Standard of Who is an Employee? Congress recently based CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) in an effort to ameliorate the effects COVID-19 has had on the economy.  Millions of workers have found themselves “out of a job” in recent weeks because of the Coronavirus.  Many

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IRS Form 8300 Compliance and Audit

IRS Form 8300

If we deal with large cash payments of more than $10,000.00, we must report this to the IRS by filing the IRS Form 8300. The form needs to be finished timely, correct, and complete notices to the person(s) required to be identified on the Form 8300. The purpose of this requirement is to provide valuable

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California Marijuana Tax

Marijuana and Taxes

California Marijuana Tax. The legalization of cannabis use and sales is becoming more widespread.  What Tax consequences should tax payers be aware of? We opened a cannabis business in a legalized state, is there anything we should be aware of? Yes! With legalization of cannabis comes a myriad of concerns about health, social and criminal

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Who is Eligible for the California Sales Tax Exemption?

Sales Tax Exemption

Who is Eligible for the California Sales Tax Exemption? California is among the majority of states that have a sales tax, and sales tax applies to most types of product sales. However, there are a number of exceptions, and these exceptions can apply either: (i) based on the type of product being sold; or, (ii)

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What are California’s Income Tax Brackets?

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It is the holiday season; and, while that means different things for different people, there is one thing that all U.S. residents share in common this time of year: It is time to start thinking about your California income tax returns. Learn more about California income tax brackets. California residents have to pay income tax

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Criminal Tax Evasion vs. Civil Tax Fraud: What’s the Difference?

Tax Evasion

While the federal Internal Revenue Code establishes a number of specific tax-related offenses, in broad terms, failing to pay what you owe can be described as “tax evasion” or “tax fraud.” If your tax returns are being audited, or if you are under investigation by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it is critical to understand

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How Long Do IRS Audits Take?

IRS Audits

If you are being audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it makes sense to want to know how long the process will take. Unfortunately, the IRS itself does not provide much guidance. On its website, after asking, “How long does an audit take?” the IRS simply states: “The length varies depending on the type

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Are gambling losses deductible?

Gambling Losses

Are gambling losses deductible? Any money won gambling is considered taxable by the IRS. Gambling winnings include cash prizes and the fair market value of any item won from lotteries, casinos, racetracks, game shows, etc. If you’ve won big, you may be subject to a rather large tax penalty on those winnings. However, gambling losses

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When Does an IRS Tax Lien Expire?

Tax Lien

If you fail to pay your federal income taxes (or what the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says you owe), the government can use a variety of different tools to collect your tax debt. One of these tools is an IRS tax lien, which establishes a claim against your property. If you attempt to sell the

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