There has been a change in leadership at the California Board of Equalization or BOE. The new Executive Director David Gau is a graduate of San Diego State University. Director Gau began as an auditor with the BOE in 1981, and has contributed at many levels throughout the BOE, most...
California Lawmakers Work to Eliminate Conflict of Interest for BOE Tax Board
California lawmakers are working on legislation that would eliminate potential conflict of interest for the Board of Equalization or BOE tax board. California has the only elected tax board in the country, and there are concerns regarding contributors to board members campaigns and decisions by the board on tax related matters. ...
Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings!
We at Allen Barron wish to extend Seasons Greetings to all of our friends and clients throughout San Diego and across the United States. We are very thankful for the business and personal relationships we share, and the opportunity to be of service. Allen Barron is uniquely positioned to provide...
Landmark Case May Help to Determine Willful vs Non-Willful Offshore Conduct – Swiss Man Sues IRS
In what is potentially a landmark lawsuit regarding the reporting of offshore accounts and assets to the IRS through FBAR and other forms, a Swiss man has filed a lawsuit against the IRS disputing "willful" versus "non-willful" behavior. It is interesting to note that this man, Bernhard Gubser, left one...