Is the target on short-term rental homes for new taxation? What about rental properties in general? When is income from a short-term rental presently taxable? Presently, homeowners can generally earn tax-free income if their home is a short-term rental for 14 days or less in a given tax year, based...
ABCast Episode 23 – What Can A Tax Attorney Do For You?
Episode 23 - What Can A Tax Attorney Do For You provides insight an answers into why you should have a tax attorney in your inner circle of advisors. Your tax attorney should provide resolution of tax issues, transactional planning including ...
Why Do You Need Estate Planning?
Why do you need estate planning no matter where you live, but especially in California? What is estate planning? Isn’t estate planning just for people with a lot of money, property and wealth? Why should someone just starting a family or in their mid-40’s give any thought to estate planning?...
Do You Need an Asset Protection Strategy?
Do you need an asset protection strategy in San Diego, California? What is an “Asset Protection Strategy” and who should make sure to have an asset protection strategy in place? What is an Asset Protection Strategy? An asset protection strategy is a custom-tailored process to protect the assets you’ve worked...
IRS Tax Filing is to Begin January 29, 2024
The IRS has announced tax filing is to begin January 29, 2024 for US 2023 tax returns. Most of the almost 130 million individual tax returns will be due on Monday, April 15, 2024. The IRS will accept your tax return after January 29, but you do not need to...
The Corporate Transparency Act takes Effect Monday, January 1, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act takes effect Monday, January 1, 2024. What are the primary goals of the Corporate Transparency Act? Who is required to comply with the information disclosures within this important new law and what are the steps to compliance? The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was passed as part...
The Importance of Succession Planning for Business Owners
What is the importance of succession planning for business owners? Why should you be concerned about the development and implementation of a succession plan if you own a business or a significant interest in an LLC, S Corporation or C Corporation? Your business is a valuable asset, perhaps the most...
Is it Time to Rethink Your Offshore PFIC Investment(s)?
Is it time to rethink your offshore PFIC investment(s)? What is a PFIC and why should you be concerned about the impact it will have upon taxation? Why should investment in a PFIC concern you as a US taxpayer? A Passive Foreign Investment Company or PFIC is a foreign corporation...
It’s Time to Start Making Estimated Tax Payments Again California
The IRS and the State of California provided significant relief to millions of taxpayers across our state last year extending deadlines for estimated tax deposits, as well as personal and business tax returns. It’s time to get back into the discipline of tax planning and start making estimated tax payments...