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Six Tips for Handling a CDTFA Audit If you think the only tax audit that your business will face is from the IRS, think again! The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is known for its distinctive sales tax audits. The CDTFA generally reviews retailers who sell items at a retail price and...

Should I be Worried About a CDTFA Audit? If you’re a business owner in California, you should be familiar with the CDTFA. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is responsible for administering sales and use taxes, among other taxes and fees, which are vital to the state’s economy. The CDTFA focuses on...

What Should I Do if I Get Hit With an EDD Audit? *The following article was updated in February 2022* 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...

I Owe the EDD Money. How Do I Pay the EDD What I Owe? You’ve gone through the process of an EDD audit and now you owe the state of California money. Like many San Francisco business owners and taxpayers, you may be wondering how to pay those penalties. The EDD works through the Central...

Assessment vs Collections: What’s the Difference? Many successful business owners, attorneys, doctors, accountants have called me and said “money has just been taken from my business account and I don’t know what’s going on.” This is one of the biggest issues business owners and taxpayers have when confronted by a tax agency. Sometimes it is...

Why Should I Care About an EDD Audit? Did you know that as a business owner, you can be held personally liable for payroll taxes of workers you consider to be independent contractors?  That’s right! If you’re a San Francisco business owner and you’ve ever hired an independent contractor, you may want to familiarize your...

California Payroll and Tax Requirements for Businesses If you’re a business in California, be prepared to comply with state payroll and tax requirements. Businesses with one or more employees need to follow specific guidelines set forth by the Employment Development Department (EDD) to assure they are complying with requirements such as paid sick leave and...

How do I Handle an FTB Audit and Protest? If you’re a California resident or taxpayer, you’ve likely owed money to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) at some point in your life. The job of the FTB is to administer the California Revenue and Taxation Code. Essentially, the FTB collects the tax money you owe...