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...
Tax Preparation for Rancho Bernardo and Poway
We await the annual sending of W-2's, 1099's and other wage and income related paperwork. The receipt of your W2 or 1099 is usually the start of tax season for most households throughout San Diego. Allen Barron announces tax preparation for Rancho Bernardo and Poway with the reminder that tax...
California FTB or IRS Levy or Garnishment in San Diego
Allen Barron is uniquely positioned to help those who face a California FTB or IRS levy or garnishment in San Diego or southern California. Our IRS tax attorneys have specific strategies to deal with California and IRS tax collection efforts. If you owe the IRS more than $25,000 it is...
The Future for Independent Contractors in California
There has been an historic change in how employees or independent contractors are classified, especially here in California. California employers with 1099 workers face audits from every direction. The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently added 700 auditors who will be entirely focused upon auditing businesses in search of misclassified...
FTB Increases Audit and Collections Capabilities
The FTB's investment in new IT systems is starting to pay off for the California tax agency. The FTB increases audit and collections capabilities thanks to the integration of several IT platforms that allow the agency to collect more information "upstream" that inform FTB agency actions after returns are submitted....
How to Handle an FTB or IRS Garnishment or Levy
If you receive a notice regarding an FTB or IRS garnishment or levy you have a limited time to take action that will significantly affect your financial future. The notice of a levy indicates the IRS or FTB is about to seize all of the money in one or more of...
IRS Tax Season Has Officially Begun
The IRS tax season has officially begun, as the Internal Revenue Service began accepting income tax returns for 2015 yesterday. Allen Barron is working with individuals and businesses to prepare and file federal and state tax returns. Remove all of the hassle of working with the IRS, the FTB or...
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...
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...