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 loans that could be forgiven. If you received […]
Read More + 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 Service, the answer depends on several factors. […]
Read More + 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 the percentage of small businesses facing an […]
Read More + If you’re a business owner in San Francisco and you’re not familiar with the EDD audit, you need to familiarize yourself with the concept. An EDD audit occurs when the California Employment Development Department (EDD) launches an investigation into a business’ California state payroll tax records to determine if the business has classified a worker […]
Read More + If you run a production company and recently received a notice of audit from the California Employment Development Department (EDD), you’re not alone! I’ve received several inquiries from production companies facing an EDD audit. These state payroll audits occur when a business has classified a worker as an independent contractor instead of an employee. This […]
Read More + 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 or based on, what they believe, is a red flag on a previous tax […]
Read More + 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 to the IRS. However, it’s important to keep in […]
Read More + 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 you’ll be facing heavy financial penalties. Here’s what you should do when your San Francisco […]
Read More + 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, I’ve had so many people ask me if the government will […]
Read More + *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 I share the steps you can take […]
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