We are often asked "Is a PFIC still a good investment strategy based upon IRS taxation and recent offshore developments?" The answer is simple: the income it generates must be substantial enough to pay a heavy tax which the IRS levies on PFICs. The Passive Foreign Investment Company or PFIC...
Business Services for San Diego High-Tech Companies
Allen Barron provides integrated legal, tax, accounting and business services for San Diego high-tech companies. High-tech companies have many special considerations that more traditional companies do not necessarily face, including their need for specialized accounting help and a wide range of consulting services that have only recently become available. The...
San Diego Employer with 1099 Independent Contractors
If you are a San Diego employer with 1099 independent contractors you can expect a series of audits. It may begin with the standard California EDD audit on a cycle of every 3 years, it could be a California Labor Board or US Department of Labor audit, or it could...
What Do You Need to Know About the Attorney Client Privilege
What do you need to know about the attorney client privilege and how can this provide important protections to individuals and business professionals? The Attorney-Client Privilege is an evidentiary rule that protects both attorneys and their clients from being compelled to disclose confidential communications between them made for the purpose...