On behalf of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Delinquency on Friday, September 19, 2014. While the following story may not be happening here in California, it is still an important story that relates to the world of taxes, tax debt and tax delinquency. First of all, a little background....
How Will the “Attorney-Client Privilege” Help Those Who Are Facing an IRS Audit?
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Audits on Monday, September 29, 2014. If you are facing an IRS audit, you don't need an experienced tax professional - you need an experienced tax attorney who can extend the protection of "Attorney-Client Privilege". The issues at...
Even under FATCA, you still have to file FBAR
On behalf of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in IRS on Monday, September 29, 2014. We have talked about the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) many times on this blog. The rule is the United States' way of taxing its citizens and permanent residents for all the income they...
Employees or Independent Contractors? California’s Right to Control Test.
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Franchise Tax Board on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. The question of whether an individual is classified as an employee or an independent contractor is a vital one. If the individual is an employee then the company may be...
A-B Trusts Can Limit The Surviving Spouse’s Ability to Access Needed Assets
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Trusts on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Most trusts established for married couples over the past several years in San Diego County and southern California are known as "A-B" trusts, and there are ample reasons to review your existing...
When does an LLC need to file a California Tax Return?
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Franchise Tax Board on Friday, August 29, 2014. Under California law, a limited liability company is a legally created entity that shields its members from personal liability and governs the operations of the company. LLCs are unique in...
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE IRS CALLS
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in IRS on Monday, August 18, 2014. Our office received a call last week from a highly agitated client who was concerned about a voice mail left by someone allegedly from the IRS demanding that the client return the...
What happens when the IRS levies your bank account?
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Tax Controversy on Friday, August 29, 2014. Remember the last time you received a tax refund from the IRS for over $75,000, even though your income was barely $20,000? I don't either. This situation, however, happened to one...
Scammers pretending to be IRS have made $4 million
On behalf of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Tax Controversy on Thursday, July 17, 2014. One of the only consistent descriptors for taxes and tax law is that they are confusing. Many people go through tax issues because they improperly filled out their taxes or they simply didn't understand...