There are several strategies to reduce capital gains when selling a business in San Diego or anywhere in California. This will require important steps to be taken prior to the completion of the transaction, as well as implications based upon the application of the proceeds. The structure of the transaction...
Why Do You Need a San Diego IRS Audit Lawyer
Why do you need a San Diego IRS audit lawyer? If you have been notified of an IRS audit through a notification letter take a deep breath. It is possible to keep the IRS in check, and come out of an audit with a "no changes" letter. Work with a...
The Primary Concerns and Considerations of an IRS Audit
What are the primary concerns and considerations of an IRS audit? What exactly is its fundamental and overriding purpose? Is it -- as an Internal Revenue Service communiqué recently stated -- "a deterrent to … potentially noncompliant taxpayers," or is it primarily and foremost a tool to generate much need...
A Simple Will is Not Enough for Most in San Diego
It may surprise you to learn a simple will is not enough for most in San Diego. Some people think that since they have a will all of their assets will be distributed according to their wishes as a simple transaction. Unfortunately, things are rarely that simple and wills are...
Do Not Handle an IRS Revenue Officer Interview Request on Your Own
Have you been contacted by an IRS revenue officer? You should not attempt to handle an IRS revenue officer interview request on your own. If you have received a notification in the mail requesting an IRS Revenue Officer Interview you should contact Allen Barron immediately or call today to schedule...
There is No Client Privilege for the Client of a CPA
It may surprise you to learn there is no client privilege for the client of a CPA, accountant, tax preparer or financial professional. What is client privilege and how is this important in the context of your relationship with your accountant, bookkeeper or CPA? Client privilege is a legal protection...
Don’t Panic if You Are Contacted for an IRS Audit in San Diego
Don’t panic if you are contacted for an IRS audit in San Diego. You need to know your rights and have a strategy for your IRS audit. The Internal Revenue Service sends a letter, informing you that you are being audited. No, this isn't a bad dream -- it's really...
What is the IRS Audit Statute of Limitations
What is the IRS audit statute of limitations? Is there a time limit placed upon the IRS when it comes to auditing your tax returns or collections of tax related debt? The answer is "yes" and this time limit is known as a "Statute of Limitations." Traditionally, the IRS Statute...
What If I Get Audited by the IRS or the FTB?
What should I do if I get audited by the IRS or the FTB? Better yet, what can I do to avoid a tax audit altogether? It's a fear that we all share come tax Day: what if I get audited? We don't necessarily fear an audit because we think...