Why should you be cautious about IRS revenue officer interviews in San Diego? What are the risks to a US taxpayer in an IRS audit? If you have received a notice from the IRS regarding a tax audit you probably already realize the potential hazards you face in the immediate...
Guidance for Employers: Internal I-9 Verification Audits To Strengthen Immigration Compliance
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement provides guidelines to assist employers to voluntarily conduct internal I-9 verification audits. These audits may consist of reviewing all Forms I-9 or a sample of Forms I-9 based on neutral and non-discriminatory criteria in order to avoid the perception of discriminatory or retaliatory audits....
Starting a Small Business – The Protections of a Legal Entity
What do you need to know when starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic?? We have all heard of the plans to turn the economy around. These plans include ideas and potential additional funding to help small businesses. Are you one of the San Diego entrepreneurs who are thinking of...
The Earned Income Tax Credit and How the IRS Preserves its Integrity
In 2019, 25 million eligible workers and families received about $63 billion in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) payments, a federal tax credit offered to provide hardworking American workers and families with financial assistance.? While the EITC has recently come to the forefront, the EITC program has been benefitting low-...
How does the Attorney-Client Privilege Protect You in an IRS Audit?
How does the attorney-client privilege protect you in an IRS audit?? Why is it so important to work with an experienced tax attorney compared to a CPA, tax preparation team, accounting firm or financial advisor?? The answer is "protection."? You need to be able to provide your counselor with detailed,...
Why a US Taxpayer Should Never Communicate with the IRS Directly
There are many reasons why a US taxpayer should never communicate with the IRS directly.? If you have received a "Letter of Notification" from the agency regarding an IRS audit or a collection action such as a Levy or Garnishment, the IRS has you in their sights.? The IRS has...
What Should a Business Do After an IRS Audit
What should a business do after an IRS audit is completed? The real world answer: prepare for other knocks on the door from the EDD and FTB. The agencies cooperate with one another, and immediately after one finishes an audit, you are required to provide the other with the results...
Innovation in Business Services for Our Changing Business Climate
Allen Barron has introduced innovation in business services for our changing business climate. The impact of COVID-19 on local, regional, national and international business cannot be overstated. Our integrated business advisory, legal, tax and accounting services provide business owners and managers with a single-source partner for every step in the...
Intellectual Property Agreements for International Business
Allen Barron's Intellectual Property (IP) services position your company to leverage intellectual property agreements and international business opportunities to expand markets and increase profits. Our experienced legal team provides much more than the registration of intellectual property. We help you to put it to work around the globe. San Diego...