The California State Controller’s Office recently announced a program to help businesses that are holding on to unclaimed property that should have been turned over to the state in the past. As an attorney and business owner, the matter of holding unclaimed property...
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IRS Gets Mixed Reviews in Puerto Rico
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) inspected IRS facilities in Puerto Rico, with mixed results. On the positive side, the IRS has improved its ability to continue operations when Puerto Rico is affected by natural disasters, and the IRS has...
IRS Whistleblower Appreciation Day!
Hallmark may not have a card for it, but July 30th is the day the IRS celebrates its whistleblower program and appreciation for whistleblowers who, since its inception in 2007, have earned over $1.3 billion in awards! Read the full article here, and learn how to...
Increased Audits on Wealthy Taxpayers
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) analyzed the IRS’ compliance with its promise to increase enforcement on taxpayers with high incomes. TIGTA found that for fiscal year 2024, taxpayers earning more than $400,000 were audited 2.5 times more...
Compliance for No Tax on Tips, Overtime, and the Car Loan Interest Deduction
Taxpayers who receive tip income, overtime pay, and make car loan payments with interest will have relief from 2025 through 2028, thanks to President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Act. Individuals can earn up to $25,000 in qualified tips and up to $12,500 in qualified...
Large Businesses and International Taxpayers Gain Assurances through the IRS’ Pre-Filing Agreement Program!
The IRS has recently made upgrades to its Pre-Filing Agreement (PFA) program, making it easier for large businesses and international taxpayers to voluntarily comply with reporting requirements. Through the PFA program, taxpayers can feel more certain that they will...
Filing on Extension? Remember, No Extension on Payment!
The IRS reminds taxpayers at any income level that while they may file a request for a six-month extension of time to file from the traditional deadline of April 15th, there is no extension on the time for payment. While taxpayers may not incur a penalty or interest...
Choose your Tax Preparer Carefully to Protect your Personal Information
It used to be that people just wanted a tax return preparer who could “save them the most tax” or get them the “largest refund,” but nowadays, you have to also ensure your tax preparer takes steps to avoid being scammed out of your personal information! One tip the...
Where There’s a Tax Credit, There’s a Criminal
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a program created to help struggling small businesses during the pandemic, is just one of several IRS credits fraught with abuse, whether by criminals or well-intended taxpayers who are confused by the rules. IRS Commissioner,...
Federal Bill S.5158 Pending; Aims to “Define Solicitation of Orders”
Public Law 86-272 has long been used to protect out-of-state businesses from being taxed on net income earned in other states if the only business activity of the company within the other states consists of the solicitation of orders for sales of tangible personal...
