The success of a transaction is directly related to the business contract that governs it and the extent to which it covers every possible detail. The biggest mistake any small business person can make is to attempt to download important business contracts from an online forms site, or worse, attempt...
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Why is an Estate Plan Important for All San Diegans?
What is estate planning and why is an estate plan important for all San Diegans? The answers in the end are quite simple: time and money. Do you own your home? Do you own a business or an interest in a local company? If so, an estate plan will save...
Federal and State Tax Returns are Due Tomorrow
Well, tax day is finally here and for last minute filers there is one more day as Federal and State tax returns are due tomorrow April 18. Allen Barron provides on-going tax preparation and filing services for businesses and business owners, the self-employed and high income earners, as well as...
Last Minute Tax Tips to Avoid IRS Audit Red Flags
The deadline for filing your tax returns is quickly approaching on Monday, April 18th. Here are some last minute tax tips to avoid IRS audit red flags that create trouble down the road: Make sure your math is correct. This one appears to be obvious, but math errors deeply trouble...
Amazon Savors a Huge Win Against IRS on Transfer Pricing
There has been a substantial development in the past week affecting international business as Amazon savors a huge win against the IRS on transfer pricing related tax disputes. The findings of a US Tax Court were stark: "The IRS acted in an arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable manner when it applied...
A Reminder that IRS FBAR Reporting is Due Along with Your Tax Return This Year
Just a reminder that your IRS FBAR reporting is due along with your tax return on April 18th this year. The Foreign Bank Account Reports (referred to as FBAR) have previously been due later in the year, but 2017 marks a permanent change going forward. US taxpayers, including foreign nationals...
San Diego Corporate Governance and Compliance to Protect the Corporate Veil
You must maintain active and persistent San Diego corporate governance and compliance to protect the corporate veil of your company from creditors. There are many tasks which must be fulfilled throughout the year to comply with California's corporate governance and compliance issues. Many companies have an established governance and compliance...
Owe the IRS more than $25,000? IRS Collection Efforts are Ramping Up
Do you owe the IRS more than $25,000? If so, it is time to contact Allen Barron and discuss a strategy to resolve your tax burdens as the IRS collection efforts are ramping up with external collection agencies and the threat of passport revocation. Allen Barron has successfully represented taxpayers...
The Advantages of a San Diego Stock Purchase
What are the advantages of a San Diego stock purchase to complete a merger or acquisition? Why wouldn't an asset purchase be the best strategy for any buyer? The simple answer is a stock purchase allows the buyer to "step into the shoes" of the seller, and assume control of...