How does California look at employees, and how is a San Diego business person able to make decisions regarding whether to make all employees "exempt" or if some must be hourly. I believe everyone should have a fair wage, but the issue of overtime has had a crippling effect on...
Contracts Will Determine the Success or Failure of a San Diego Business
You can measure the success or failure of a San Diego business in large part by the quality of its business contracts. Contracts establish the agreements between the parties, and the rules for how transactions and relationships will work. This applies to suppliers, vendors, employees, customers and even the owners,...
An IRS Field Audit in San Diego
What is an IRS Field Audit and why should you be concerned by this? It means the IRS wants to come visit you in your home, or at your office. An IRS Field Audit is as serious an audit as you can face, and the genuine risk is what we...
Misclassification of Independent Contractors Even More Complex
What makes misclassification of independent contractors even more complex in California? A recent California Supreme Court Case has expanded the liability for the misclassification of workers as independent contractors and makes misclassification of independent contractors even more complex. The Supreme Court recently declared worker classifications (2018 Dynamex) regarding independent contractors...
The American Rescue Plan
The American Rescue Plan has been deemed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as one of the most progressive pieces of legislation in history, and its’ primary intent is to build a bridge to an equitable economic recovery. These are some of the main provisions contained within this legislation:...
Do I Have to Provide Information Requested by an IRS Auditor?
Do I have to provide information requested by an IRS auditor? No, you do not necessarily have to provide every piece of information requested by an IRS auditor, and you certainly do not have to provide additional unrequested information in an attempt to establish your trustworthiness. There are specific laws,...
Recent Case Reaffirms Employee Status Changes and Tax Impact for California Employers
A recent court case reaffirms employee status changes and tax impact for California companies who have 1099 workers. This case confirmed updates to California law regarding employees vs 1099 workers is retroactive. The consequences for any California employer determining to be misclassifying employees as 1099 workers during an EDD audit...
Protecting San Diego Employers in 1099 Independent Contractor Misclassification Audits
What is one of the highest percentage audits for businesses in California? Allen Barron represents San Diego employers in 1099 independent contractor misclassification audits. The California EDD recently confirmed they have resumed targeting audits for the businesses who employ any of the more than 2 million independent contractors across California....
Are You Prepared for the Great Wealth Transfer?
Are you aware of and/or prepared for the “Great Wealth Transfer?” What is the Great Wealth Transfer and how will this affect tax and estate planning in the months and years to come? The “baby boomers” (those born between 1946 and 1964) represent a substantial portion of the US population. ...