There is more trouble for the California Board of Equalization or BOE on the immediate horizon. The California state agency is responsible for the collection of one-third of all California taxes including sales and use taxes, while carrying responsibility for many property tax issues as well as over 30 other...
Recent International Business Developments Generate Cautious Optimism for Some
Several recent international business developments generate cautious optimism for some San Diego business owners. While we await the work the US Congress intends to do on corporate taxes and transfer pricing issues, news out of Mexico today regarding a historic memorandum between the Mexican Senate and the San Diego Regional...
Protecting Yourself in a San Diego IRS Audit
You should be primarily concerned about protecting yourself in a San Diego IRS audit to make sure you aren't providing additional information and leverage to the IRS. The first thing you need to know - it's not in your best interest to speak or communicate directly with the IRS. The...
Hold On as Washington Turns its Focus to a US Corporate Tax Overhaul
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) noted today that the focus in Washington will now turn to a tax overhaul. How will the various parties in the capital focus on US corporate tax overhaul and will a border tax become reality? How will this impact your business? According to the WSJ...
IRS Large Business and International Division Targeting TEFRA Violations
The IRS Large Business and International Division (LB&I) will be targeting TEFRA violations in partnerships based upon recent changes in partnership related tax law. TEFRA (The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982) regulations applying to partnerships created a set of consolidated IRS audit (examination), processing and judicial procedures which...
IRS Focusing on Transfer Pricing and Offshore Earnings says Wall Street Journal
In a recent article the Wall Street Journal warned that the IRS had released information about 13 "campaigns" to target high-value tax returns for IRS audit. The IRS intends to focus upon and international businesses transfer pricing and offshore earnings and the compliance with IRS FBAR reporting and offshore account...
An Experienced Business Adviser and Consultant
Why does every Olympic athlete still need a coach? Every professional sport in America has a coach or group of coaches who help the athletes to increase their skill and knowledge while improving their performance. The same is true for San Diego business owners. Like a professional athlete every business...
How will International Business Change in the Coming Months?
The question of the hour for many multi-national conglomerates and San Diego businesses with international distribution and supply channels is "How will international business change in the coming months?" The answer is surrounded in a cloud of Washington posturing and floated proposals. One thing seems certain: The United States Government...
What is more dangerous to Your Business Than an IRS Audit?
What could be more dangerous to your business than an IRS audit in San Diego? The failure to accurately collect and submit payroll related taxes and deductions may genuinely challenge more local small and mid-sized businesses than an IRS audit. If you have employees, your company is required to withhold...