Frequently Asked Questions
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- Tax Implications of Gifted Stock (PDF)
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit (DOCX)
- IRS Auto Expense Requirements (PDF)
- Qualified Longevity Annuity (PDF)
- Club Dues (PDF)
- S Corporation And Partnership Basis (PDF)
- Independent Contractor vs. Employee (PDF)
- Charitable Donations (PDF)
- Is it a Business or Hobby (PDF)
- Tax Credits (PDF)
- Offers In Compromise (PDF)
- IRS Article Jan. 19, 2022 (PDF)
- IRS Independent Office of Appeals (PDF)
- IRS 2022 Inflation Changes (PDF)
- Backup Withholding (PDF)
- Procedures when closing an unincorporated business (Sole-Proprietorship) (PDF)
- Employee or Independent Contractor (PDF)
- Businesses, charities, others with Employer Identification Numbers must update responsible party information within 60 days of any change (PDF)
- Supreme Court Bungles States Rights Issue (PDF)
- Things to consider when selling a principle residence
- Where’s My Refund? (PDF)
- ARPA-Enhanced-Child-and-Dependent-Care-Credit (PDF)
- Teachers can deduct PPE Expenses (PDF)
- IRS Updates Adequate Disclosure Rules (PDF)
- The FAVR Car Allowance Method (PDF)
- Alternative Business Mileage Methods (PDF)
- Business provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (PDF)
- Employee Benefits that can be excluded from Employee Income (PDF)
- ABLE Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities (PDF)
- Taxpayers Have the Right to Representation When Facing the IRS (PDF)
- Innocent Spouse Relief Granted (PDF)
- Strategies in Dealing with IRS Collections (PDF)
- Offer in Compromise (PDF)
- Are You a California Resident for Tax Purposes? (PDF)
- Tax Court Finds Loss from Sale of Property Not Deductible (PDF)
- New Law Provides Relief for Those Eligible Who Need Funds from IRAs and Other Retirement Plans (PDF)
- Partial PPP Loan Forgiveness (PDF)
- IRS Accepting Cash (PDF)
- Reporting Cash Transactions to the IRS (PDF)
- Taxpayer Advocate Finds IRS Inconsistent and Unreliable (PDF)
- IRS Announces Rollover (PDF)
- IRS Launches Get My Payment Online Application to Assist with Economic Impact Payments (PDF)
- IRS Opens Online Application for Economic Impact Payments (PDF)
- IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Individuals, Trusts, Estates, and Corporations (PDF)
- Individual Tax Relief Provided by the CARES Act (PDF)
- Business Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act (PDF)
- IRS Releases Details on Coronavirus Economic Payments
- Trump signs $2.2 Trillion U.S. Coronavirus Stimulus Package (PDF)
- Employee Tax Credits Starting April 1 IRS Notice 2020-21 Just Issued (PDF)
- Treasury Secretary announces 90-day Payment Extension for taxpayers (PDF)
- IRS Announces Plan to Implement Coronavirus-Related Paid Leave and Tax (PDF)
- Credits for Small and Midsize Businesses (PDF)
- Extension-for-Tax-Payers (PDF)
- Adoption Tax Credit (PDF)
- IRS Increases Visits to High-Income Taxpayers (PDF)
- Employment of Minors (PDF)
- Are You a California Resident for Tax Purposes (PDF)
- Postmark Rule (PDF)
- Household Employment Tax Filing are Due January 31st. (PDF)
- IRS Issues Tax Guidance on Discharged Student Loans (PDF)
- IRS Issues Standard Mileage (PDF)
- The New IRS Form W-4 (PDF)
- Congress Passes Tax Extender Legislation (PDF)
- Creating Strong Passwords Can Protect from Identity Theft (PDF)
- Avoid Phishing Scams from Identity Thieves (PDF)
- Cyber Monday Shopping Should Include Safeguards (PDF)
- The Newly Revised Child Tax Credit forTaxpayers with Incomes Up to $400,000 (PDF)
- Be Aware of Property Lien Scam (PDF)
- IRS Finalizes Safe Harbor (PDF)
- IRS Warns of Revocation of Passports (PDF)
- Internal Revenue Code Section 199A & New Safe Harbor Rule for Real Estate (PDF)
- How Tax Free Like-Kind Exchanges Work (PDF)
- Primary Elements of IRS Section 1031 Exchanges (PDF)
- Worker Misclassification Risks (PDF)
- Installment Plan Request (PDF)
- Tax Considerations when getting Married (PDF)
- Tax Implications when Selling your Home(PDF)
- IRS has Major Error (PDF)
- Expanded Depreciation Expensing (PDF)
- Backup withholding Rate 24% (PDF)
- Still Working Exception to Retirement Plan (PDF)
- Changing Your Name (PDF)
- New Child Tax Credit (PDF)
- What we do (PDF)
- New Child Tax Credit (PDF)
- 24 percent withholding for Business (PDF)
- Social Security Wage Limitations (PDF)
- Standard Mileage Rates for 2019 (PDF)
- Independent Contractor Filing Changes (PDF)
- Annual Required Minimum Distribution (PDF)
- Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (PDF)
- Tax Reform Law (PDF)
- New Able Account Benefits (PDF)
- New Excess Business Loss Limitation (PDF)
- Casualty Losses Under the New Tax Law (PDF)
- Making Large Gifts (PDF)
- S Corporations may want to convert to a C Corporation (PDF)
- Higher Estate and Gift Tax Limits for 2019 (PDF)
- 401(k) Plans for the Small Business Owner (Doc)
- The New 20% Pass through Deduction (PDF)
- Social Security to Provide 2.8% COLA for 2019 (PDF)
- Year End Tax Planning (PDF)
- New IRS Guidance on 529 Plans (PDF)
- Things That We Do (PDF)
- The New Tax Law Pass through Deduction 199A (PDF)
- How the IRS Contacts Taxpayers (PDF)
- Charitable Giving Alternatives (PDF)
- Medical Marijuana (PDF)
- Tax Court (PDF)
- U.S. Supreme Court (PDF)
- Section 509 Plans (PDF)
- Limitations on Home Mortgage (PDF)
- IRS 2018 Standard Mileage Rates (PDF)
- New-Tool-for-Exempt-Organizations (PDF)
- Bartering Transactions are Taxable (PDF)
- Website IRA Deposits (PDF)
- The Home-equity Mortgage Deduction is back! (PDF)
- Charitable Donations (PDF)
- Standard Mileage Rates for 2018 (PDF)
- Delinquent-Taxes-Can-Jeopardize-Passports (PDF)
- SSA Corrects upcoming increase to Wages Subject to Social Security (PDF)
- Proposed Tax Legislation (PDF)
- Rules Related to Charitable Donations (PDF)
- IRS Starts Travel Restrictions for Tax Debtors (PDF)
- IRS Updates per Diem Rates for Business Travel (PDF)
- Gambling Winnings and Losses (PDF)
- Is your vacation deductible for tax purposes? (PDF)
- IRS Revokes Passports for Taxpayers with Unpaid Taxes (PDF)
- Mortgage Deduction Allowed to Equitable Owner (PDF)
- Newlyweds Plans (PDF)
- Nevada is not a Tax Haven for Californians (PDF)
- Written Acknowledgement Requirement for Donated Vehicles (PDF)
- When the IRS Letter Arrives (PDF)
- Inherited IRA’s (PDF)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) Used for Retirement Savings (PDF)
- U.S. Immigrant Taxation (PDF)
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit (PDF)
- Social Security Taxes up in 2017 (PDF)
- New FBAR Filing date is April 18th.pdf!! (PDF)
- Medical Expenses (PDF)
- Deducting Points (PDF)
- Problems with IRA’s Held in Trust (PDF)
- Employee Expense Rules & Substantiation Requirements (PDF)
- Keeping Records (PDF)
- Early Withdrawals from Retirement plans (PDF)
- Choosing the Right Filing Status (PDF)
- The Earned Income Tax Credit (PDF)
- IRS Releases 2017 Auto Fringe Data (PDF)
- Business Mileage (PDF)
- Energy Tax Credits (PDF)
- Adopted Anyone (PDF)
- Dependents and Exemptions (PDF)
- The Mystery of Social Security Explained! (PDF)
- Business or Pleasure (PDF)
- Business Income – Form 1099 (PDF)
- California Paid Sick Leave Law (PDF)
- Capital Gains and Losses
- Charity Travel (PDF)
- Child Tax Credit
- Claiming the Child and Dependent Care Credit
- Contribute to an IRA for 2014 (PDF)
- Donating Capital Assets
- Education Tax Credits
- Education Tax Credits (PDF)
- Employee Business Expenses (PDF)
- Employee Expenses (PDF)
- Employee or Independent Contractor (PDF)
- Filing Status Consideration During Divorce (PDF)
- Foreign Income and Asset Reporting Requirements (PDF)
- Forming an S Corporation (PDF)
- Inherited IRA’s (PDF)
- IRS Rules Relating to Donations (PDF)
- Moving Expenses (PDF)
- Report your Winnings! (PDF)
- Reporting Foreign Income (PDF)
- Sale of Your Personal Residence (PDF)
- When are Social Security Benefits Taxable (PDF)
- Some Rules Relating to Donating Capital Assets (PDF)
- Tax Issues to Consider as you Near Retirement Age (PDF)
- The Additional Medicare Tax (PDF)
- The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credits (PDF)
- Thinking About Divorce (PDF)
- Vehicle Donations (PDF)
- Independent Contractor vs Employee Status (PDF)
- Financial Statement Explanation – The Balance Sheet
- Hobbies
- The Home Office Deduction (PDF)
- Independent Contractor Guidelines
- Investment Property – Special and Complex Rules
- IRS Payment Options
- Keeping Good Records
- Making Tax Payments to the IRS
- 2017 Mileage Rates (PDF)
- Mortgage Debt Relief May Be Non-Taxable
- New Form for Employees Misclassified as Independent Contractors
- Spousal Social Security Issues
- Tax Free States such Nevada are Not a Shelter from California or other State Taxes
- The Accountants’ Report
- The Wonders of Alimony
- Vehicle Donations
- Ways to Pay the IRS
- Federal Education Tax Credits
- Tax Rules for Children with Investment Income (PDF)
- We DO Have a Flat Tax! (PDF)
- College Tax Credits (PDF)
- Penalties for Not Filing Tax Returns (PDF)
- Nevada is not a tax haven for Californians (PDF)
- Charitable Donation Documentation Requirements (PDF)
- Splitting an inherited IRA before Year-End (PDF)
- Employee Gifts (PDF)
- Tax Cuts and Job Cuts (PDF)
- Home Mortgage and Home Equity Loan Interest Jan 2018 (PDF)
- Legal Fees Taxation (PDF)
- Employment Verification Form I-9 (PDF)
- Offers In Compromise
- Do you have Household Employees
- Original Tax Return Starts the Running of Limitations Period
- Saying “I do” might mean more than you thought!
- Businesses must report nonemployee compensation and backup withholding
- Teacher’s Expenses that may be deductible
- Estimated Tax Requirements
- Spouse who knew taxes weren’t paid received equitable innocent spouse relief
- Backup Withholding (PDF)
- Withholding and Reporting Nonemployee Compensation (PDF)
- Paying the IRS (PDF)
- Married taxpayers should always make payments with the husband’s social security number (PDF)
- 401K Changes (PDF)
- From the desk of Starting a business (PDF)
- From the desk of Home improvements (PDF)
- Tax Benefits of Home Ownership (PDF)
- Standard Mileage Rates for business use in 2025