Have you wondered why more than 90 percent of new San Diego businesses fail in the first 3 years? After decades of experience as a business owner, and as an experienced business and tax attorney I can share that the primary reason for the failure of new businesses is decision making...
What is the Difference Between an IRS Levy and a Lien?
What is the difference between an IRS levy and a lien? In the simplest of terms, the difference between a levy and a lien is that a levy actually takes property or money from your account(s) to pay for the tax debt you owe while a lien creates a legal...
When Should You Consider Tax Preparation Services at Allen Barron
When should you consider tax preparation services at Allen Barron? What should you ask of our San Diego tax preparers? If your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) falls below $73,000 the IRS provides a free filing option, and that's probably best for those situations. If you are single or married,...
Should You Be Concerned about an IRS Revenue Officer Interview
Should you be concerned about an IRS Revenue Officer interview? If you have received notice of an "IRS Revenue Officer Interview" take heed - you are heading into a period of great potential risk, and you should be represented by an experienced and proven tax attorney. An IRS Revenue Officer...
Is a PFIC Still a Good Investment Strategy
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...
Those in a Blended Family Should Consider a Trust
It may not have occurred to you that those in a blended family should consider a trust? How can Allen Barron help to protect your interests as you start a new family or consider estate planning as part of a blended family? Blended families have become much more common here...