FAQs About IRS Audit Disputes in California The idea of an IRS audit always sparks questions and concerns from business owners and taxpayers. As a tax attorney, I receive so many questions about IRS audits in California — from what triggers an audit to how to appeal and what penalties one may face if the […]
Read More + UberEats, DoorDash: Which Marketplace Facilitators are Responsible for Paying California Sales Tax? There is a lot of confusion about what’s known as “marketplace facilitators” and who is responsible for paying sales tax to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). Marketplace facilitators are companies that connect buyers and sellers to facilitate the sale […]
Read More + The Cost of an IRS Audit in California If there’s one thing I know as a tax attorney, it’s that nobody wants to even consider the prospect of an IRS audit. As a tax attorney, I’m often asked about the potential financial impacts and consequences of undergoing an IRS audit in California. The answer is: […]
Read More + Do I Have a Right to Privacy During an IRS Audit? There is quite a bit of conversation these days about privacy rights and how much the government is allowed to know about individuals’ lives. I hear this question a lot when it comes to the limits to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) power and the […]
Read More + Beware of Tax Scams and Fraudulent Tax Preparers “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” We’ve all heard that expression when it comes to getting a great deal on something. That phrase also rings true when it comes to tax preparers. And unfortunately, tax season brings out the fraudulent tax professionals […]
Read More + Is the IRS Keeping My Refund? *The following article was updated in January 2025* There are not many things more satisfying than filing your tax return and finding out you are getting a refund. Everyone is thrilled when they learn the IRS owes them money. But just because the federal government owes you money, will […]
Read More + Keeping Accurate Tax Records in California It may sound simple, but one of the best and most effective things you can do to protect your company from an IRS audit is to keep accurate business records. I’ve heard from so many San Francisco business owners who could have avoided complicated audits or inquiries if their […]
Read More + What Are the Consequences of Failing an IRS Audit? Facing an IRS audit can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s your personal or business’ financial future on the line. I receive a lot of questions from business owners and taxpayers asking me what happens if they fail an IRS audit in California. It’s common to worry […]
Read More + IRS Audit Myths Debunked I can’t tell you how many times I received phone calls from clients who are worried about the IRS in one way or another. More often than not, these taxpayers and San Francisco business owners are worried about common IRS audit myths that can be easily debunked. In this post, I’ll […]
Read More + Tips and Deadlines: How to Avoid Late Payments to the CDTFA If you’re a California business owner, the IRS is not the only agency to which you pay taxes. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is known for its sales tax audits. The CDTFA generally reviews retailers who sell items at a […]
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