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How to Apply for IRS Fresh Start Program I receive so many calls from taxpayers and San Francisco small business owners who are overwhelmed with tax debt. If that’s you, know that you’re not alone. Luckily, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a program that may help individuals with tax burdens. The IRS Fresh Start...
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How Do I Avoid an IRS Audit New Year? No business owner or individual wants to deal with an IRS tax audit. As we make our way into the last few months of the year, it’s a good time to review your financial records as you prepare to close out 2024 and file taxes early...
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What is the IRS Whistleblower Office? Did you know the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) has an actual Whistleblower Office? That’s right, the official Whistleblower Office is dedicated to acknowledging the important role whistleblowers play in supporting the country’s tax administration. Since it handed out its first award in 2007 to 2024, the Whistleblower Office has...
Categories: Federal Tax
I Owe the IRS Money and Need a Payment Plan 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...
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What is the Role of an IRS Auditor? When the words “IRS auditor” are mentioned, so many people conjure up an image of an individual sitting amongst stacks of paperwork with intense scrutiny and big red AUDIT stamps. While audits can be nerve-wracking, understanding the role of an IRS auditor can help put your mind...
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Spotting ERC Scams: Warning Signs and Red Flags You Need to Know During the years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government tried to incentivize businesses to continue paying their employees by providing the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). This was part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The ERC was a refundable...
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Red Flags That May Trigger an IRS Audit The word “audit” is sure to strike fear in most individual taxpayers and business owners. After all, nobody wants to receive a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) stating their tax returns and financial matters are being investigated. While you can’t predict exactly when the IRS...
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Can the IRS Audit a Dissolved Business? I’m often asked by business owners whether the IRS can audit a business once it’s closed or dissolved. Like with many tax law questions, the answer is: A business can be audited after it closes because audits, tax returns, and claims often occur after the business has dissolved....
Categories: California Tax Law
Voluntary Plan for Disability Insurance (VDPI) *The following article was updated in February 2022* When it comes to California tax returns, there are a lot of questions about what expenses are deductible and what are not. One area that is often asked about is the Voluntary Plan for Disability Insurance (VDPI). Let’s look at what...
Categories: California Tax Law
Does California Tax Social Security? I often receive questions about social security benefits and whether it is considered taxable income, especially by the state of California. The answer is: it depends. Social Security benefits, including survivor and disability benefits, are not taxed in California. However, under federal law, some of your Social Security income might...
