What should I do if I get audited by the IRS or the FTB? Better yet, what can I do to avoid a tax audit altogether? It's a fear that we all share come tax Day: what if I get audited? We don't necessarily fear an audit because we think...
What is the Difference Between an IRS Levy and a Lien?
What is the difference between an IRS levy and a lien? In the simplest of terms, the difference between a levy and a lien is that a levy actually takes property or money from your account(s) to pay for the tax debt you owe while a lien creates a legal...
Should You Be Concerned about an IRS Revenue Officer Interview
Should you be concerned about an IRS Revenue Officer interview? If you have received notice of an "IRS Revenue Officer Interview" take heed - you are heading into a period of great potential risk, and you should be represented by an experienced and proven tax attorney. An IRS Revenue Officer...
Is a PFIC Still a Good Investment Strategy
We are often asked "Is a PFIC still a good investment strategy based upon IRS taxation and recent offshore developments?" The answer is simple: the income it generates must be substantial enough to pay a heavy tax which the IRS levies on PFICs. The Passive Foreign Investment Company or PFIC...
How Long Do You Need to Keep Tax Files
We are often asked “How long do you need to keep tax files as a business?” With most businesses, files pile up fast and storage may run low. As an experienced San Diego business and tax attorney we’ve developed a guide to legal files that you should hold onto, as...
Why the Attorney Client Privilege Matters in IRS Issues Involving Foreign Assets
It is important to understand why the attorney client privilege matters in IRS issues involving foreign assets. The attorney-client privilege is a solid legal protection that allows a client to discuss the details of foreign accounts and assets with our experienced tax attorney Janathan Allen without concern of disclosure to...
Should You Amend Your IRS Tax Filing or Just Let it Go?
If you have found a mistake in a recent return should you amend your IRS tax filing or just let it go? Today is the dreaded extended deadline day for filing your taxes, and there may be some people out there who are realizing that they made a tiny, honest...
Many Penalties Accrue When You Fail to File Taxes
Did you know that many penalties accrue when you fail to file taxes? Imagine that you are filing your taxes, and during the course of filing these taxes you discover that you will actually owe the Internal Revenue Service some money. No refund for you -- instead, you have yourself...
IRS Tax Lawyers in San Diego
The attorneys at Allen Barron provide the experience and expertise to handle the needs and concerns of those who are seeking IRS tax lawyers in San Diego. We provide a comprehensive suite of services for those who are faced with IRS actions such as: IRS Audit IRS Collection Action IRS Garnishment or...