Are there strategies to avoid an IRS audit? What are some of the known risks for triggering an IRS audit? What should you do if you have are concerned about the information provided a previous tax return? Is there a way to amend a previous return or come into compliance...
ABCast Episode 14 – Tax Planning
ABCast Episode 14 - Tax Planning discusses the basis for and value of tax planning for individuals as well as corporate entities. Many taxpayers greatly undervalue the process of tax planning. Much like a trip to the dentist, tax planning never seems like something to actively anticipate. In this episode...
Why Should You Consider Transactional Planning in San Diego
Why should you consider transactional planning in San Diego? What is the best way to protect your assets while minimizing tax exposure? Transactional planning is described by our partner, Janathan Allen, as an “integrative plan which organizes an individual’s tangible or intangible assets into a structure which mitigates risk and...
Does an Irrevocable Trust Owe California Taxes
Does an irrevocable trust owe California taxes? This is actually a quite complex question. Generally speaking, California taxes trusts based on "California income." If the trustees and/or beneficiaries reside in California, then California will tax the proportionate income within the trust based upon the allocated income portion of the trust...
Tax Planning for 2017 and 2018 is Now
The year is coming to a close and tax planning for 2017 and 2018 is in full swing. It's a good time to be considering the strategies which help you to lower your tax bill for 2017 and anticipate the best strategies to position you for the new year. Congress...
If You Earn Over $100,000 Your Chances of an IRS Audit Significantly Increase
If you earn more than $100,000 your chances of an IRS audit significantly increase as income rises. While it is true that budgetary cutbacks have impacted the number of audits conducted, the IRS must still generate the same volume of revenue for the US Treasury. The IRS' solution: target high...
FBAR Electronic Filing Due June 30 – No Extensions
If you had a financial interest in a foreign financial account, or signatory or authority over one or more accounts whose aggregate value exceeded $10,000 USD at any point in 2015, you are required to file an IRS FBAR (Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts). You must submit the FBAR...
36 US Taxpayers Exposed for Tax Fraud by Panama Papers
A new batch of data in the "Panama Papers" was released this morning by the International Consortium of Journalists - the group of international journalists who is managing the editing and release of 11.5 million documents collectively known as the Panama Papers. 36 US taxpayers were among those exposed for...