In this episode of ABCast Episode 16 - Real Life Scenarios Part 1 Janathan Allen discusses genuine real life scenarios providing examples of challenges our clients have faced when Allen Barron has been able to provide valuable services to solve our client's problems and fix integrated legal, tax and accounting...
ABCast Episode 14 – Tax Planning
ABCast Episode 14 - Tax Planning discusses the basis for and value of tax planning for individuals as well as corporate entities. Many taxpayers greatly undervalue the process of tax planning. Much like a trip to the dentist, tax planning never seems like something to actively anticipate. In this episode...
ABCast Episode 11 – Why is Accounting Such an Important Business Discipline?
We are pleased to announce the release of our latest podcast Episode 11 - Why is Accounting Such an Important Business Discipline? Accounting may be one of the most important and yet under-valued aspects of business in the eyes of managers and owners alike. However, in this episode of ABCast,...
ABCast Episode 10 – California Tax Reporting and Controversy
In our new ABCast Podcast Episode 10 - California Tax Reporting and Controversy Janathan Allen discusses 3 of the primary California tax agencies: Franchise Tax Board (FTB), the Employment Development Department (EDD) and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). In this overview of California taxation, Episode 10 -...
Review and Update Your San Diego Trust
There are many sound reasons to review and update your San Diego trust every three years or so. Laws change, lives change, people change, businesses change, the needs of spouses and families change. The estate planning and trust attorneys at Janathan L. Allen, APC and the accounting and tax professionals...
The Primary Concerns and Considerations of an IRS Audit
What are the primary concerns and considerations of an IRS audit? What exactly is its fundamental and overriding purpose? Is it -- as an Internal Revenue Service communiqué recently stated -- "a deterrent to … potentially noncompliant taxpayers," or is it primarily and foremost a tool to generate much need...
Do Not Handle an IRS Revenue Officer Interview Request on Your Own
Have you been contacted by an IRS revenue officer? You should not attempt to handle an IRS revenue officer interview request on your own. If you have received a notification in the mail requesting an IRS Revenue Officer Interview you should contact Allen Barron immediately or call today to schedule...
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...
Business Services for San Diego High-Tech Companies
Allen Barron provides integrated legal, tax, accounting and business services for San Diego high-tech companies. High-tech companies have many special considerations that more traditional companies do not necessarily face, including their need for specialized accounting help and a wide range of consulting services that have only recently become available. The...