IRS audits are often the “hot button” topic when it comes to taxes and audits. However, if you’re a California business owner and taxpayer, you should also be familiar with the EDD audit, especially if you’ve ever hired an independent contractor. The California Employment Development Department (EDD) state payroll audits occur when a business has […]
Read More + Understanding the CDTFA Audit Process When it comes to tax audits, most people’s minds immediately think about the IRS. But if you’re doing business in California, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is the agency responsible for state sales tax and potential audits. The CDTFA generally reviews retailers who sell items at […]
Read More + A question I’m asked quite frequently is whether an IRS audit could potentially affect your credit score in California. The short answer is that an IRS audit itself will not affect your credit score. However, the consequences of an audit could indirectly impact your credit score, particularly if it leads to unpaid tax liabilities. Let’s […]
Read More + Can’t Pay Your Tax Bill? The IRS Can Help! Tax Day may have come and gone on, but that doesn’t mean that everyone’s taxes are paid up and settled with the IRS. If you are one of the many individuals who have yet to pay their tax bill, there’s no need to panic. While it’s […]
Read More + FAQs About IRS Audit Disputes in California The idea of an IRS audit always sparks questions and concerns from business owners and taxpayers. As a tax attorney, I receive so many questions about IRS audits in California — from what triggers an audit to how to appeal and what penalties one may face if the […]
Read More + UberEats, DoorDash: Which Marketplace Facilitators are Responsible for Paying California Sales Tax? There is a lot of confusion about what’s known as “marketplace facilitators” and who is responsible for paying sales tax to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). Marketplace facilitators are companies that connect buyers and sellers to facilitate the sale […]
Read More + The Cost of an IRS Audit in California If there’s one thing I know as a tax attorney, it’s that nobody wants to even consider the prospect of an IRS audit. As a tax attorney, I’m often asked about the potential financial impacts and consequences of undergoing an IRS audit in California. The answer is: […]
Read More + Do I Have a Right to Privacy During an IRS Audit? There is quite a bit of conversation these days about privacy rights and how much the government is allowed to know about individuals’ lives. I hear this question a lot when it comes to the limits to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) power and the […]
Read More + Beware of Tax Scams and Fraudulent Tax Preparers “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” We’ve all heard that expression when it comes to getting a great deal on something. That phrase also rings true when it comes to tax preparers. And unfortunately, tax season brings out the fraudulent tax professionals […]
Read More + *The following article was updated in January 2025* There are not many things more satisfying than filing your tax return and finding out you are getting a refund. Everyone is thrilled when they learn the IRS owes them money. But just because the federal government owes you money, will you actually receive it? Many people […]
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