They may be fewer in number but IRS audits are increasingly aggressive seeking a much bigger check from US taxpayers. The recent request by the IRS for additional funding may not present an immediate threat of increased audits, but this doesn't mean US taxpayers should relax or attempt to take...
An IRS Tax Audit Opens the Door for California Tax Agencies
Did you know that an IRS tax audit opens the door for California tax agencies? If you receive a notification from the agency regarding an IRS audit, you have several immediate concerns. Your tax attorney and accounting professional at Allen Barron will provide extensive guidance on what to expect from...
What are Willful Conduct and Willful Blindness in IRS FBAR Audits
What are willful conduct and willful blindness in IRS FBAR audits and court cases? It is important to begin with an understanding regarding IRS FBARs and when they are required. Any US taxpayer who has offshore bank or investment accounts (outside the United States) is required to prepare and file an...
US Expats a New IRS Target for FBAR Violations
What makes US expats a new IRS target for FBAR violations and undisclosed offshore assets? The IRS is instituting a new whistle-blower campaign for those who might help US expats and other US taxpayer clients. Allen Barron provides attorney-client protections for those who are working on the disclosure of foreign...
Unusual Non-Willful Court Decision in Pennsylvania FBAR Case
A recent case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has turned the recent tide of IRS victories regarding "willful versus non-willful" intent in FBAR related compliance cases. The unusual non-willful court decision found the US taxpayer was not "willful" when failing to report one...
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...
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....
Avoid the DOL and IRS Audit Focus on Independent Contractors
How can you avoid the US Department of Labor or DOL and IRS audit focus on independent contractors and 1099 workers? What do you need to know about the new definitions of an independent contractor based upon the so-called "Darden Factors" and the "Economic Realities" standards? Why should you be concerned...