Categories: California Tax Law
One of the big red flags that can trigger an EDD audit is when a former worker files for unemployment. This type of audit occurs when the California Employment Development Department (EDD) determines that a business has classified a worker as an independent contractor instead of an employee. You may have always seen that individual…
Categories: Federal Tax
For many individuals, April 15 tends to be as big of a day on the calendar as New Year’s Day or Independence Day. The national tax filing deadline means that your taxes must be filed and fees paid on or by April 15 to avoid penalties. With the passage of the Trump Tax Reform Plan…
Categories: Federal Tax
Tax season is upon us, and there are few things that create more stress than owing the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) money. Unfortunately for many taxpayers, owing money on taxes is a reality of life. But what happens when you owe the IRS money, but don’t have the full amount to make the payment by…
Categories: California Tax Law
One of the most common questions I receive is how can California business owners and taxpayers appeal an EDD audit assessment. It’s a great question, and one that should be addressed with an experienced tax attorney. Before I share the steps you can take to appeal the assessment, let me briefly explain the term itself….
Categories: Federal Tax
There’s been a change in how states are collecting sales tax from online purchases. If you’re a taxpayer and have ordered anything online – which is pretty much all of us – then you need to be aware of this sales tax law and how it affects you. In 2018, the United States Supreme Court…
Categories: California Tax Law
One of the biggest issues facing California business owners and taxpayers this year is whether they will be faced with an EDD audit. These California Employment Development Department (EDD) state payroll audits occur when a business has classified a worker as an independent contractor instead of an employee. This means the EDD can personally assess…
Categories: Federal Tax
Tax season is officially upon us! It’s this time of year that I often receive panicked questions from clients telling me they’re being audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) because they underreported their income. This is never a fun situation for anyone. But there are ways to handle the situation so it’s not too…
Categories: California Tax Law
One of the first things I hear from California business owners and taxpayers who are facing an EDD audit is this: “I just received an EDD audit questionnaire. How do I fill this out?” If you find yourself saying this, you’re not alone. If you’re not familiar with the term, an EDD audit occurs when…
Categories: California Tax Law
This is a common question that taxpayers have, and one I receive frequently if someone is facing a tax audit. Given that most people use a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for tax preparation, you may assume that individual is the best person to defend you against a tax audit since they are familiar with your…
Categories: California Tax Law
If you’re a business owner and taxpayer in California, you may have heard the term EDD audit recently. Or perhaps you’ve faced this tax audit first-hand. If you’re not familiar with the term, an EDD audit occurs when the California Employment Development Department (EDD) launches an investigation into a business’ California state payroll tax records…
