International tax pressures continue to mount as Europeans blacklist the Cayman Islands and 3 others as tax havens. The finance ministers of the European Union (EU) have identified The Cayman Islands (a British overseas territory) as well as the Seychelles, Palau and Panama. According to the EU these jurisdictions have...
Costly Facts About IRS PFIC Rules US Taxpayers Should Know
What are some other unfortunate and costly facts you must know about IRS PFIC rules and your investments? There has been a growing issue with Passive Foreign Investment Company or PFIC designations by the IRS. US taxpayers are consistently surprised to learn that their investment qualifies under IRS PFIC rules....
Proven Business Experience in Challenging Times
What is the value of proven business experience in challenging times like these? What if you could draw upon the experience of an executive who has served as the CEO of a publicly traded company with millions in revenue and as Director of Manufacturing Operations for a major international telecommunications...
Tax Preparation for S Corporation Shareholders
Tax preparation for S Corporation shareholders is quite complicated. While there are substantial advantages for many owners or shareholders of an S Corporation there are also substantial risks which can lead to an IRS audit. Corporations which elect subchapter S tax status allow income to pass through to the shareholders...
Is Bitcoin Triggering IRS FBAR Reporting Requirements?
Is your investment in a cryptocurrency such as bitcoin triggering IRS FBAR reporting requirements for your tax return? What are the potential penalties for failing to disclose your bitcoin holdings, especially if they are housed in an offshore exchange? if you have amassed more than $10,000 in your digital wallet or...
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Allen Barron is a business partner for the life cycle of your San Diego business from start-up to selling your business and every step between. Allen Barron's integrated business advisory, legal, tax and accounting services support your company at each step of its growth. We help you to avoid the...
Beginning to Understand the 20 Percent Pass Through Deduction
Tax attorneys and CPAs across the nation are beginning to understand the 20 percent pass through deduction contained within the recent tax reform, but it will still be months before the final law will be written and the IRS will weigh in on how it will actually be put into...
Strong and Experienced Legal Counsel for San Diego Businesses
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Taxation of Pass Through Income Versus Salaried Earnings
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the taxation of pass through income versus salaried earnings as US taxpayers assess their positions after tax reform. This is far from "finished" and a wild roller-coaster ride is about to ensue for many US taxpayers. How will you know what to do? ...