What are the keys to successful business succession planning and when should you start? If you own a business, from an LLC to a large multinational corporation, you should have a succession plan in place. The unfortunate fact is less than 20% of California business owners have actually implemented a...
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States ask the IRS to Clarify New Partnership Audit Rules
The "Multistate Tax Commission" adds their voice to the discussion as states ask the IRS to clarify new partnership audit rules and how assessments and adjustments at the entity level will affect how income will be impacted at the state level. The Commission wrote a letter to the IRS requesting...
Your Risk of a California Tax Audit May Be Higher than an IRS Audit
It may surprise many Californians to learn your risk of a California tax audit may be higher than an IRS audit. You may have heard in the news the rate of IRS audits is down. While this is true for lower income Americans, the cost of living in California naturally...
Amazon Faces a South Carolina Use Tax Battle With Huge Implications
Amazon faces a South Carolina use tax battle with huge implications for the multinational corporation and all firms and individuals who conduct business on the internet. The key question in the dispute is the collection of sales tax or "use tax" on sales made by third party merchants on Amazon's...
California Unitary Method or Waters Edge Election
How does a multistate or multinational corporation approach the question of the California unitary method or waters edge election for tax calculation purposes? The integrated tax, accounting, legal and business service at Allen Barron allow you to receive a more comprehensive answer from a broader perspective, yet detailed as we...
While US Administration Walks Back Independent Contractor Rules California and the EDD Increase Misclassification Audits
In recent months the current US administration has signaled a change in the position of the previous administration regarding the classification of independent contractors. This comes at a time when California and the EDD increase misclassification audits based upon a recent decision in the California Court of Appeal, Sixth District....
Transfer Pricing Strategies and Selection
There are several different factors which affect transfer pricing strategies and selection of the specific method which provides the greatest procedural and tax advantage while meeting the guidelines of the IRS and other sovereign tax agencies. Each situation is unique and the selection of the most appropriate and applicable transfer...
The Strategy of an IRS Audit and the Statute of Limitations
Why do you need an attorney if you are facing an IRS audit? What is the strategy of an IRS audit and the statute of limitations which arises during many audits? Allen Barron provides sound advice and experienced representation for US taxpayers facing an audit. The first piece of strategy...
Business Advisory Services for Buying or Selling a Business in San Diego
Allen Barron's business advisory services for buying or selling a business in San Diego provide clients with access to proven in-depth experience and expertise, supported by legal, tax and accounting services. You should always be prepared to sell your business, even though you have no present plans to let go...