One of the primary targets for IRS audits is S Corporation compensation. S Corporation owners should understand IRS strategies for compensation audits and work with Allen Barron to reduce these risks while minimizing tax and maximizing income opportunities. One of the most contentious issues is "reasonable compensation." The IRS guidelines...
Cryptocurrency Can Lead to an Increased IRS Audit Risk
Did you know cryptocurrency can lead to an increased IRS audit risk? The IRS has taken a hard look at cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and now demands to know about any transactions you've conducted. The failure to report cryptocurrency holdings and transactions substantially increases your risk of an IRS audit....
Defending San Diegans in an IRS Audit
Are you looking for skilled tax attorneys with extensive experience defending San Diegans in an IRS audit or tax dispute? Allen Barren has decades of experience in legal and tax matters here in San Diego and throughout the greater Southwest US. We represent individuals and business owners who have been...
Significant Changes to IRS Audit Procedures for Partnerships and LLCs
Significant changes to IRS audit procedures for partnerships and LLCs will go into effect January 1, 2018. The changes will apply to all partnerships and LLCs who elect to be taxed as partnerships. The change is represents a substantial change in methodology when amounts are owed to the IRS and...
What is an IRS Field Audit and What Should You Do?
What is an IRS field audit and what should you do if you receive notification from the IRS regarding their intention to conduct a field audit? An IRS field audit is an examination in your home, business or your accountant/attorney's office. An IRS field audit usually involves an examination of...
Is the IRS Use of Social Media to Establish Audit Targets Legal
A Washington State University (WSU) professor has asked an interesting question in the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law: Is the IRS use of social media to establish IRS audit targets legal or does it violate established law? Revelations that the IRS researches social media and other large data...
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...
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...
Changes to Partnerships and LLCs Required by IRS
There are substantial changes to partnerships and LLCs required by the IRS as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) which are scheduled to take effect January 1, 2018. The US Treasury Department issued new rules in January of this year which will substantially impact tax matters for partnerships as...