It likely isn't surprising to Sacramento readers that cautionary tales regarding compliance with California and federal tax laws abound. One such tale came closer to its end recently, when a California real estate developer was sentenced to 30 months in prison after...
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New IRS tax preparer requirements based on California law
The IRS is using California law as a model for new education requirements for tax preparers. The new requirements will go into effect in 2012, their purpose being to prevent tax fraud and protect taxpayers from bad decisions on the part of preparers.The new IRS...
Tax fraud guilty plea gets adult entertainment exec hefty fine
It only takes a few tax mistakes for California residents to end up facing criminal charges from the IRS. Even so, allegations of tax crimes can be very serious if a person is convicted. One woman who worked as an executive for an adult entertainment firm now knows...
California man settles for plea agreement in tax crimes case
A California owner of a painting business recently pled guilty to tax crimes. The IRS had accused him of paying cash to undocumented workers, alleging that the man had used secret accounts to pay the employees.Prosecutors alleged that the man kept separate business...
The IRS wants to help with your tax liens
The IRS wants to help taxpayers with back taxes and IRS liens. Earlier this year, the IRS changed certain policies to issue fewer tax liens, and to make it easier for taxpayers to get IRS liens released after paying a tax bill. The IRS also made it easier for...
