Have you been notified of an audit in San Diego? What should you do? The first step is to download and read the free booklet to your right entitled "What to Expect from an IRS Audit." This will give you some valuable information, and help you to understand what to...
IRS Tax Lawyers in San Diego
The attorneys at Allen Barron provide the experience and expertise to handle the needs and concerns of those who are seeking IRS tax lawyers in San Diego. We provide a comprehensive suite of services for those who are faced with IRS actions such as: IRS Audit IRS Collection Action IRS Garnishment or...
When is an Irrevocable Trust a Sound Estate Planning Strategy?
When is an irrevocable trust a sound estate planning strategy in San Diego and Southern California? Estate taxes may be at an all-time relative low, but estate planning is still an important ingredient for all Californians - especially if you own a home. Trust planning allows your assets to pass...
Does the IRS Have the Burden of Proof in an IRS Audit?
Does the IRS have the burden of proof in an IRS Audit? It might shock you to learn the burden of proof in an IRS audit, and in most dealings with the IRS lies on the US taxpayer, not on the IRS. This is quite backwards from an American perspective...
Is it Easy to Get the IRS to Agree to an Offer in Compromise
Is it easy to get the IRS to agree to an offer in compromise? The IRS is not in the business of settling tax debt for pennies on the dollar. In fact, the idea promoted on the TV and radio that it is easy to complete an IRS offer in...
Proven Representation in a California Sales and Use Tax Audit
Are you searching for proven representation in a California sales and use tax audit? Have you received notification of a California sales and use tax audit by the Board of Equalization? The California BOE is responsible for the collection of all sales and use taxes in California. If you sell...
What Constitutes Willful Conduct From the Perspective of the IRS
What is it that constitutes willful conduct from the perspective of the IRS as it relates to offshore financial activities and the FBAR? This question is at the heart of compliance for US taxpayers with offshore accounts and assets. The difference in that legal distinction represents an exponential difference in...
Should a Taxpayer Contact the IRS if They Receive an Audit Notification?
Should a taxpayer contact the IRS if they receive an audit notification? Quite simply - it isn't in your financial or legal interest to contact the IRS directly. Most citizens think that cooperating with the IRS is the best policy. They go out of their way to be courteous to...
The Necessity of Succession Planning for Business Owners
What is the necessity of succession planning for business owners and why should you be concerned about this if you own a business or a significant interest in an LLC, S-Corporation or C-Corporation? Your business is a valuable asset, usually the most valuable asset you control. It is not only...