By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Audits on Thursday, July 30, 2015. The California Board of Equalization or BOE is in the midst of a major IT upgrade, implementing new computer systems with the goal of increasing the agency's abilty to identify and collect...
California Franchise Tax Board or FTB Audit Subject of US Supreme Court Case
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...
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...
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...
Did Costco Overcharge us for California Sales Tax?
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Audits on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. A recently proposed class action accuses Costco and California's sales tax authority alleging "the warehouse club collected too much sales tax for the authority from products that were listed as subject to manufacturer...
Recent Huge Tips in the News Also Mean IRS Attention
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in California Tax on Friday, May 15, 2015. We are often encouraged and inspired when we see news stories about people who leave huge tips for waitresses and waiters. Some are paying back - honoring the sacrifice they themselves...
You’re Relieved You’ve Survived and Completed Your IRS Audit, when Whom Should Come Knocking?…
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in California Tax on Monday, February 23, 2015. An IRS Audit is the type of experience that no business professional or US taxpayer wants to endure. Imagine the relief of the taxpayer, knowing that the audit has been concluded...
When Does a Lien Placed By a California Governmental Agency Violate Due Process? (Part 2)
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in California Tax on Friday, February 13, 2015. Yesterday, we ended with two questions: What happens when the State of California ups the ante? Does a property holder have the right to due process in California? In 2011, the...
When Does a Lien Placed By a California Governmental Agency Violate Due Process?
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in California Tax on Thursday, February 12, 2015. If a lien is placed on your personal or business assets, the effects can have serious consequences. You can be prevented from refinancing your property, taking out a loan, or using...