It is important to consider new IRS guidance to ease transition to the Revenue Recognition Rule. In 2014 the IRS revenue recognition standard took effect for publicly traded corporations. Almost all other businesses were required comply to the new standard in late 2018. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released...
The American Rescue Plan
The American Rescue Plan has been deemed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as one of the most progressive pieces of legislation in history, and its’ primary intent is to build a bridge to an equitable economic recovery. These are some of the main provisions contained within this legislation:...
Are You Prepared for the Great Wealth Transfer?
Are you aware of and/or prepared for the “Great Wealth Transfer?” What is the Great Wealth Transfer and how will this affect tax and estate planning in the months and years to come? The “baby boomers” (those born between 1946 and 1964) represent a substantial portion of the US population. ...
IRS Extends the Personal Tax Deadline to May 17 2021
Many US taxpayers have reacted positively to the news as the IRS extends the personal tax deadline to May 17 2021 from the usual deadline of April 15. For the second year in a row the Internal Revenue Service has give Americans an extra amount of time to submit personal...
Failure to Make a Full Disclosure of Offshore Accounts to the IRS
What are the risks and penalties of the failure to make a full disclosure of offshore accounts to the IRS? What happens if you have not included all of your offshore bank accounts, assets, investments, foreign trust and foreign corporate ownership interests to the IRS via FBAR or associated IRS...
The Broad Powers of IRS Revenue Officers in an IRS Audit
The broad powers of IRS revenue officers in an IRS audit should be a concern for all US taxpayers. Many business professionals and individuals believe IRS agents must be experts in both accounting and tax law. In many cases, they are not expert in either discipline. This may sound shocking,...
The Tax Danger of Personal Service Corporations
What is a Personal Service Corporation (PSC) and why is there a potential tax issue for PSCs? Many S Corporations and LLCs may be considered by the IRS to be a PSC. This could result in substantial additional business tax burdens. The IRS has again begun to examine corporations to...
Starting a Small Business – The Protections of a Legal Entity
What do you need to know when starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic?? We have all heard of the plans to turn the economy around. These plans include ideas and potential additional funding to help small businesses. Are you one of the San Diego entrepreneurs who are thinking of...
How does the Attorney-Client Privilege Protect You in an IRS Audit?
How does the attorney-client privilege protect you in an IRS audit?? Why is it so important to work with an experienced tax attorney compared to a CPA, tax preparation team, accounting firm or financial advisor?? The answer is "protection."? You need to be able to provide your counselor with detailed,...