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...
What Do You Need to Know About the Attorney Client Privilege
What do you need to know about the attorney client privilege and how can this provide important protections to individuals and business professionals? The Attorney-Client Privilege is an evidentiary rule that protects both attorneys and their clients from being compelled to disclose confidential communications between them made for the purpose...
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...
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...
What Constitutes Willful Conduct From the Perspective of the IRS
What is it that constitutes willful conduct from the perspective of the IRS as it relates to offshore financial activities and the FBAR? This question is at the heart of compliance for US taxpayers with offshore accounts and assets. The difference in that legal distinction represents an exponential difference in...
Will or Trust in Southern California – an Obvious Choice
As experienced trust and estate planning attorneys we are often asked which is better - a will or trust in Southern California? Simply stated, if you own any real estate whatsoever, or have more than a few thousand dollars in your accounts a revocable trust is almost always the least...
Digital Currency as a Tax Dodge – The Reality of Crypto and the IRS
Many US citizens and expatriates are considering digital currency as a tax dodge and a way to hide income and assets from the IRS. The reality of cryptocurrency or “Crypto” and the IRS may shock you. Crypto myths and schemes abound, but what are the genuine facts? If you are...