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Investors have had very little to cheer about the last few years, and the bad news continues for many. Just over a month age, MF Global filed for bankruptcy protection, and that investigators have subsequently discovered that approximately $1.2 billion of assets in...
It has been said that the only thing a person can count on is death and taxes, both of which greatly impact estate planning professionals. However, in the last several years, while death has remained a certainty, taxes have been another story.In 2001, then-President...
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...
The majority of American corporations are considered to be closely held because they are owned by a single shareholder or a closely knit group of shareholders. These shareholders typically have a significant amount of control over managing and directing the day-to-day...
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...
Attorney Amy Heavey-Halloran was featured in an article in the Sacramento Bee this weekend - click here to read the full article, and get helpful tips for protecting your digital information after death.
It's that time of year...to take advantage of yearend tax planning strategies! Deborah L. Jacobs, who covers personal finance for Forbes Magazine, offers suggestions for maximizing yearend opportunities despite the uncertainty of future tax laws.To read the full...
Taxpayers and their preparers have very good reason to want to categorize losses as theft losses rather than investment losses. Theft losses are treated as ordinary losses and are deductible in the year they were incurred. A theft loss is deductible to the extent it...
It's in the mail! According to the IRS, more than $153 Million in refunds due to nearly 100,000 taxpayers were returned due to mail delivery errors. The IRS encourages taxpayers to file returns electronically and receive refunds by direct deposit to help eliminate...
As readers of this blog may know, a conviction on charges of federal tax crimes can lead to serious jail time. In addition to prison time, those found guilty often have to pay heavy fines and penalties. All in all, conviction of tax crimes can potentially cost a...
