Since the pandemic started to ease slightly in 2021, the Employment Development Department (EDD) accelerated their audits on California businesses. An EDD audit is a state payroll audit that generally occurs when a business has classified a worker as an independent contractor instead of an employee. Most concerning is the EDD has expanded their typical […]
Read More + 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 factors. Let’s look at rules around the net […]
Read More + 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 San Francisco, especially when it comes to tax […]
Read More + 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 […]
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