Why do many business owners under-value accounting and the profound financial impact it can have on your business operations and profit. Effective accounting strategies reduce tax exposure and provide the critical data necessary to prevent or defend against an IRS or California tax audit. Of course they capture information for...
Proven Representation in a California Sales and Use Tax Audit
Are you searching for proven representation in a California sales and use tax audit? Have you received notification of a California sales and use tax audit by the Board of Equalization? The California BOE is responsible for the collection of all sales and use taxes in California. If you sell...
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...
More Trouble for the California Board of Equalization
There is more trouble for the California Board of Equalization or BOE on the immediate horizon. The California state agency is responsible for the collection of one-third of all California taxes including sales and use taxes, while carrying responsibility for many property tax issues as well as over 30 other...
Change in Leadership at the California Board of Equalization
There has been a change in leadership at the California Board of Equalization or BOE. The new Executive Director David Gau is a graduate of San Diego State University. Director Gau began as an auditor with the BOE in 1981, and has contributed at many levels throughout the BOE, most...
California Tax Return Preparation
If you need assistance with California tax return preparation or filing, or face issues with the FTB, EDD, or BOE regarding a tax collection, wage garnishment of levy we invite you to contact the experienced tax, accounting, business and legal professionals at Allen Barron. We are uniquely positioned to assist...
California Lawmakers Work to Eliminate Conflict of Interest for BOE Tax Board
California lawmakers are working on legislation that would eliminate potential conflict of interest for the Board of Equalization or BOE tax board. California has the only elected tax board in the country, and there are concerns regarding contributors to board members campaigns and decisions by the board on tax related matters. ...
You Have the Right to Appeal California and IRS Tax Collections
US and California taxpayers have the right to appeal California and IRS tax collections. The IRS and California's BOE, EDD and FTB have extensive powers to put levies against your bank accounts, as well as file a wage garnishment and reduce your paycheck. They can place liens against your house...