Four Things NOT to Do When You’re Being Audited

Categories: IRS

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...

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Why Hiring a Tax Attorney is Cost Effective and Not Scary

Categories: California Tax Law

Why Hiring a Tax Attorney is Cost Effective and Not Scary For some people, just hearing the word attorney strikes fear deep into their soul. This is especially true when it comes to taxes and dealing with the IRS. So many individuals think working with a lawyer is a costly and scary prospect. In fact,...

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How Do I Appeal an EDD Assessment?

Categories: California Tax Law

Businessman calculating for an assessment.

How Do I Appeal an EDD Assessment? *The following article was updated in February 2022* 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 EDD appeal attorney near you. Before...

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How are Bonuses Taxed in California?

Categories: California Tax Law

How Are Bonuses Taxed In California? There’s always something very exciting when you hear you’ll be receiving a bonus from your employer. However, that excitement can often lead to disappointment when you realize you not only have to pay taxes on the bonus, but oftentimes, it’s more tax than expected. In California, bonuses are taxed...

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What is an EDD Benefit Audit?

Categories: California Tax Law

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What is an EDD Benefit Audit? *The following article was updated in February 2022* If you’re a business based in California — San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego — you’ve likely had dealings with the Employment Development Department (EDD). It is the responsibility of the EDD to collect payroll taxes, and it conducts payroll...

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How Long Can You Stay in California Without Being a Resident?

Categories: California Tax Law

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How Long Can You Stay in California Without Being a Resident? *The following article was updated in February 2022* With its near-perfect weather and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, California is one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. But with the promises of California gold also brings an expensive cost...

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What Triggers an EDD Audit?

Categories: California Tax Law

Calculation for an audit.

What Triggers an EDD Audit? *The following article was updated in February 2022* If you’re a California business owner and taxpayer, and if you’ve ever hired an independent contractor, then you should be familiar with an EDD audit. These California Employment Development Department (EDD) state payroll audits occur when a business has classified a worker...

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