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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that taxpayers who reside or have a business in the California counties that were affected by the recent wildfires, flooding, mudflows, and debris flows may qualify for federal tax relief. Certain deadlines may be...
Nina E. Olson, the National Taxpayer Advocate, recently released her 2017 Annual Report to Congress concerning tax administration issues and the challenges facing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the wake of the current tax reform legislation. One significant...
If you are a tax professional, take note of recent changes that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) have made to their power of attorney forms that may affect your ability to access client information. The IRS form, found...
Efforts are already underway to reduce the slap many Californians are feeling from the $10,000 limit on federal deductions for state property or income taxes paid. Senators De Leon, Allen, and Hill have introduced SB 227, the "Protect California Taxpayers Act," which...
The new state Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) began hearing appeals cases as of January 1, 2018. California taxpayers may file an appeal with the OTA after receiving a Notice of Action or Notice of Determination from the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) or the new...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the federal tax filing season will begin on Monday, January 29, 2018. The deadline for individual tax returns will be Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The IRS offers many options for taxpayers with general questions...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) have already issued warnings for the new tax filing season regarding individuals who impersonate IRS employees and demand money from taxpayers. Since October...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released the fiscal year 2017 annual report for its Criminal Investigation Division (CI). During FY 2017, CI initiated over 3,000 cases concerning Title 18 and Title 31 crimes, with 72.5% of its investigation time spent on...
Since 1990, the California Employment Development Department (EDD) has retained the statutory authority to issue penalties for failure to file Forms W-2 and/or 1099. Until this year, effective January 1, 2018, taxpayers assessed the steepest of those penalties,...
The California Secretary of State recently launched a new online portal, cannabizfile, for those interested in establishing a cannabis-related business. You will find information on topics including registering your business, trademark, or service mark;...
