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Federal criminal prosecutors have requested records from Weedmaps, an online directory and review of cannabis retailers, for marijuana consumers. The Eastern District of California issued a subpoena to Weedmaps, requesting documents from about 30 companies listed on...
Change is inevitable but when it is beneficial to taxpayers, it is also good news. The IRS has extended certain tax provisions for individuals, including the above-the-line qualified tuition and related expenses deduction, mortgage insurance premiums treated as...
Money may buy a lot of things, but it won’t buy time with the IRS. In an effort to ensure compliance and fairness, the IRS stated it will increase efforts concerning high-income taxpayers who have filed to timely file one or more years of tax returns. Read more...
Uber and Postmates hit another AB 5 roadblock this month when a California district court refused to enjoin enforcement of AB 5, finding that AB 5 is rationally related to the state’s valid interest in preventing misclassification of works, that the plaintiffs could...
The J5 joined forces recently to thwart tax evasion activities by an international financial institution located in Central America that facilitated the concealment and transfer of wealth around the world. This first-time action has paid off in achieving the joint...
The IRS recently warned taxpayers about a trend that could ultimately leave taxpayers spooked. Whenever taxpayers pay a professional to prepare their tax return, the tax professional must sign the tax return and include their PTIN number on the return. A “ghost” tax...
Two recent court decisions are helping to quell the effects of the recently-passed Assembly Bill AB 5 (Gonzales, Chaptered September 18, 2019) in regard to California trucking companies, by determining that federal law preempts the most problematic part of both AB 5...
Nearly a year ago, the U.S. Department of Labor issued an opinion that most "gig economy" workers are properly classified as independent contractors.The gig economy labor market is made up of individuals who complete short-term contracts or freelance work, rather than...
The IRS issued its 2019 Report with an opening message that, "Our people are the strength of the IRS and we want to do more!" The report provides insight into the extent of the IRS' efforts in helping people throughout the country, and plans to increase efforts in...
We are used to the IRS advising individuals of how to protect against identity theft, but now businesses are a target of the same threat. As a result, the IRS has increased efforts in cybersecurity to protect the latest targets on business owners. It is crucial that...
