The California Employment Development Department (EDD) regularly audits corporations with operations within the state. You need an experienced California EDD business audit attorney to protect you during an EDD audit, especially if you have 1099 workers. Key Takeaways About the Need for an Experienced California EDD Audit Attorney: A business...
Proven California Sales and Use Tax Audit Representation
Are you searching for proven California sales and use tax audit representation? Have you received notification of a California sales and use tax audit by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)? Key Takeaways for Those Looking for Proven California Sales and Use Tax Audit Representation: California sales...
Are You Prepared for a California EDD Employer Audit?
Are you prepared for a California EDD employer audit? Did you know the California Employment Development Department (EDD) regularly audits most California employers to monitor compliance with worker classification, wage reporting, and California payroll tax? If you are a California employer, you should always be prepared for and expect a...
California’s Unitary Method of Taxation Around the World
What is California's unitary method of taxation around the world, and how does it affect individuals with offshore investments, U.S. expatriates, and multistate and multinational corporations? Central Points about California's Unitary Method of Taxation: The State of California taxes its citizens on worldwide income, not just income earned here in...
The Risk of California FTB Audits is Increasing
Did you know that the risk of California FTB audits is increasing when compared to the trend of IRS audits in 2025? The California Franchise Tax Board, or FTB, has recently invested in advanced data processing systems and AI applications. This, combined with streamlined information sharing with the IRS, Employment...
The Step Doctrine and How it Applies to IRS, State, and California Tax
It is important to understand the step doctrine and how it applies to IRS audits and state tax investigations, including California tax audits. The "step doctrine" is a concept not directly found in federal or California law, but that has been borne out of Court decisions since the great depression,...
ABCast Episode 10 – California Tax Reporting and Controversy
In our new ABCast Podcast Episode 10 - California Tax Reporting and Controversy Janathan Allen discusses 3 of the primary California tax agencies: Franchise Tax Board (FTB), the Employment Development Department (EDD) and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). In this overview of California taxation, Episode 10 -...
Beware of California EDD Attempts to Reclassify 1099 Workers
You need to beware of California EDD attempts to reclassify 1099 workers as “employees” in San Diego. The EDD recently announced a new strategy to pursue audits to re-classify independent contractors as employees, thereby creating a payroll tax obligation for California businesses. Your exposure also extends to bast benefits and...
The IRS FTB and EDD are Targeting 1099 Worker Misclassification
If you are a San Diego employer with any 1099 workers take heed. The federal government including the US Department of Labor (DOL) and the IRS, as well as California's Employment Development Department (EDD) and Franchise Tax Board (FTB) are targeting 1099 worker misclassification for audit. There are many roads...