What is an IRS office audit in San Diego and should you be concerned? The standard IRS audit most of us have heard about is known as a “correspondence” audit. This means the audit takes place at a distance (phone, mail, e-mail, etc.) between the taxpayer, their legal representative and...
How Will Marrying a Non-US Citizen Affect Your Taxes?
How will marrying a non-US citizen affect your taxes? What are some of the hidden issues that the IRS and California tax agencies may raise in an audit? The United States is one of the few countries who tax worldwide income. US taxpayers and expatriates must report all foreign bank...
Is Your Home or Business at Risk During a Tax Collection Process?
Is your home or business at risk during a tax collection process? Let's say that the IRS informed you that you owe the agency money for back taxes or tax debt. This isn't exactly rare, but it isn't exactly common either. When you are informed, it will likely take some...
Change Your Business Model to Avoid Independent Contractor Misclassification
Should you consider A new business model to avoid independent contractor misclassification and associated penalties and financial consequences? The rising number of California Employment Development Department or EDD misclassification audits is skyrocketing. The first thing many EDD auditors are asking is simple: "Do you have any 1099 workers?" If the answer...
The Step Doctrine and How it Applies to California Tax
It is important to understand the step doctrine and how it applies to California tax. The "step doctrine" is a concept that is not directly found in federal or California law, but that has been borne out of Court decisions since the great depression, including a recent case in Orange...
Recent Case Reaffirms Employee Status Changes and Tax Impact for California Employers
A recent court case reaffirms employee status changes and tax impact for California companies who have 1099 workers. This case confirmed updates to California law regarding employees vs 1099 workers is retroactive. The consequences for any California employer determining to be misclassifying employees as 1099 workers during an EDD audit...
California Business Taxes as we Approach the March 15th Filing Deadline
Most small businesses and corporations of all sizes are focused upon California business taxes as we approach the March 15th filing deadline. The business and corporate tax filing deadline for most businesses who operate on the "calendar year" basis is on the 15th day of the third month following the...
Allen Barron is Your Single Source for Any California IRS or International Tax Issue
Allen Barron is your single source for any California IRS or international tax issue. The integration of tax, legal services, accounting and business advisory services in a single source ensures you receive the right answer to any question or challenge. Our integrated perspective will ensure you are able to integrate...
Major Change in California Independent Contractor Misclassification Law
There has been a major change in California independent contractor misclassification law as the result of a recent decision by the California Supreme Court. The ramifications of the decision in this case will be challenging for many San Diego business owners and employers to accept and implement. The new laws...