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Can The IRS Audit My Net Operating Loss? Taxpayers often ask me if a net operating loss can be a problem for their small business or corporation, and whether the IRS can audit the net operating loss. This is not a simple question because, like many business tax questions, the answer depends on a few...

What Are Five Common Small Business Tax Questions?  Owning a small business is quite different from running a large company, as small business owners often face different issues and tax questions than that of those who manage a corporation or LLC/LLP. I receive a lot of questions from self-employed individuals and small business owners in...

Do You Owe Taxes on Your PPP Loan?  If you are like many business owners, you may have received one or more Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during COVID-19 pandemic. If you recall, the federal government authorized monetary help in the form of the $2 trillion CARES Act to help businesses in the form of...

Is Bankruptcy an Option For Tax Debt? I often receive questions about tax debt and whether it can be relieved through filing for bankruptcy. Many types of debt, such as credit cards and unsecured loans, can be discharged through filing either Chapter 7 or 11. When it comes to owing money to the Internal Revenue...

How Often Do Small Businesses Get Audited? I often receive phone calls from small business owners concerned they will be the target of an IRS audit. The prospect of an audit is scary. However, the reality is that only a small fraction of small businesses actually get audited. That being said, if you are among...

I’m Getting Audited and Didn’t Do Anything Wrong. Why Do I Need an Attorney?  Taxpayers facing an audit from the Internal Revenue Service often come to me confused because they didn’t do anything wrong, or illegal, to warrant an audit. More often than not, that is the case. The IRS may decide to audit randomly...

Four Things NOT to Do When You’re Being Audited I receive so many panicked calls from individuals and San Francisco business owners who receive a notice of audit from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The reaction of fear is understandable, as nobody wants to deal with their tax records being scrutinized and possibly owing money...

What is the First Thing You Should Do When You’re Being Audited by the IRS? Receiving an audit notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be a scary feeling. So many people see that letter and immediately start to panic. But rest assured, an audit is not something to fear, nor does it mean...