By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in California Tax on Monday, July 20, 2015. The US Supreme Court has agreed to review the decision of the Nevada Supreme Court in a case that involves the Californai Franchise Tax Board or FTB audit practices. The core issues...
Don’t risk taking on the IRS without help
On behalf of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Delinquency on Monday, July 20, 2015. Imagine your average taxpayer. He or she works hard and does everything he or she can to make ends meet -- not just for them, but for their family as well. This taxpayer is juggling...
Why Did a California Labor Commissioner Rule Uber Driver was Employee, Not Independent Contractor?
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in California Tax on Friday, July 17, 2015. The California Labor Commissioner recently ruled that a specific driver for Uber was an employee, and not an independent contractor. The IRS and the State of California have been aggressively pursuing...
Is your home or business at risk in the collection process?
On behalf of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in IRS on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Let's say that the IRS informed you that you owe the agency money for back taxes or tax debt. This isn't exactly rare, but it isn't exactly common either. When you are informed, it will...
I Submitted an Application under the IRS OVDP – Why is My Penalty 50%?
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in FBAR on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. There is some confusion regarding a list of banks that the IRS has determined to be actively involved in helping US taxpayers to avoid income tax. The ongoing list represents institutions who...
Tips for FATCA dodgers on getting right with the IRS
On behalf of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Delinquency on Friday, July 10, 2015. In recent years, the U.S. government has taken numerous steps to crack-down on foreign account holders and possible acts of tax evasion. With the passage and enaction of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, U.S....
California Slaps Uber and Fed-Ex on Independent Contractor Status
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in California Tax on Thursday, July 9, 2015. California has ruled that an Uber driver (one specific person) is an employee, and not an independent contractor. The impact on other Uber employees, as well as companies with similar business...
IRS Contracting to Lock the Barn Now that Horses Have Been Stolen?
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Audits on Monday, June 8, 2015. The IRS announced that it has contacted several potential vendors about a $130 million RFP to develop its own suite of identity verification services. This strategy is not part of the existing...
For professional athletes, taxes are even more complex
On behalf of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Back Taxes or Tax Debt on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. As many basketball and hockey fans in San Diego have seen in the past few days, the free agency period has led to a lot of player movement -- and a...