What does Caterpillar's ongoing battle over taxes have to do with business here in San Diego? It may surprise you to know the IRS isn't always right and in fact often misinterpret Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and even US tax code. Our office is often forced to stand up...
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...
Additional IRS Audit Red Flags for Tax Return Season
It's tax season again, and the IRS has acknowledged additional IRS audit red flags to be cautious of on your 2016 tax return. Many of the IRS audit targets are not handled well by off-the-shelf "turbo" software solutions, so it is best to work with the tax preparation experts at...
IRS Audits Target S Corporation Losses
Two additional campaigns result in focused examinations as IRS audits target S Corporation losses and "Basket" transactions. A separate "campaign" has been structured to target S Corporation losses that exceed basis for that company. The IRS has organized internal professionals with specialized expertise to target heavy losses and deductions in...
W2 and 1099 – Its Tax Preparation Time Again
We all should have received our W2 and 1099 statements, it's tax preparation time again in San Diego. The tax preparation, accounting and tax attorneys at Allen Barron are prepared to help you to get through tax season. We specialize in helping those with more substantial returns, and those with...
New IRS 1099 Forms and How to Handle Them
While 1099 forms may be old news for most of us, the new IRS 1099 forms are bringing new questions to an old subject. Let's review. If any person does work for a business, company, or for you personally and you pay them more than $600 in a calendar year...
New Treasury Nominee Advocates Beefing Up the IRS
The new nominee for Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnunchin, advocates beefing up the IRS not stripping it down as most republicans advocate. Why? What would possess a Trump nominee to advocate on behalf of the IRS? Money. Pure and simple. The programs and undertakings of the US Government will require greater...
IRS Audit Triggers to Avoid in 2016 Tax Returns
What Are the IRS audit triggers to avoid in 2016 tax returns and what can Allen Barron do to help those who are preparing and filing their tax returns in Rancho Bernardo, Poway and Rancho Santa Fe? There are several factors that have come out of recent statistical analysis regarding...
IRS Battle with Bitcoin Heats Up
The IRS battle with Bitcoin heats up after an exchange between a bitcoin user and the agency in court documents recently. The IRS used a "John Doe" summons against Coinbase, Inc., a bitcoin exchange in order to identify specific US taxpayers with accounts at Coinbase. This is the same strategy...