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...
Protection from the Aggressive Collection Tactics of the IRS and California Tax Agencies
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in California Tax on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. If you are in the process of IRS collections, or negotiations with California tax agencies regarding past due tax obligations you need the protection and guidance of Allen Barron's experienced tax...
The New Year Brings Thoughts of Tax Returns for Many San Diego Businesses
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in IRS on Friday, January 2, 2015. It's 2015, and the start of a new year often signals the beginning of tax return preparation for many San Diego businesses and professionals. 2014 brought substantial changes to the tax codes,...
When Are Tax Returns Confidential And Privileged From Production? (Part 2)
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in California Tax on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Company Protected Against Forced Disclosure of Tax Returns In Casa W LLC v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County et al., Kyle Madison, his former wife Marjan Madison, and their friend...
When Are Tax Returns Confidential And Privileged From Production? (Part 1)
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in IRS on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. California is one of the few states that holds tax returns may be privileged and not subject to discovery during civil litigation, except under certain circumstances. The privilege applies to both state...
Taxpayer Cannot Avoid IRS Mail And Later Challenge Tax Liability (Part 2)
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in California Tax on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Tax Court Holds Mr. Onyango Cannot Dispute 2006 Tax Liability Mr. Onyango argued that he could challenge his 2006 tax liability under the tax code section allowing a taxpayer to challenge...
How Long Should I Keep My Business Tax Records in San Diego?
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in Tax Controversy on Monday, December 1, 2014. There is no statute of limitations upon many California tax authorities, and their ability to go into prior years in pursuit of additional revenues. A statue of limitations in this case...
For Business Owners, Any Form of Contact from the IRS is a Red Flag
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in IRS on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. If you are the owner of a business and have received any form of contact from the IRS you should view it as a red flag, and carefully read the letter they've...
Challenging California Taxes: Passive Interest In California LLC Not Subject To Tax
By Janathan L. Allen, APC of Janathan L. Allen, APC posted in California Tax on Thursday, December 18, 2014. The California Franchise Tax Board is a government agency that is responsible for administering two of California's major tax programs: Personal Income Tax and Corporation Tax. The FTB is tasked with...