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Gifts Made By Personal Check 30 Dec 2012 | 06:30 am
A check written in 2012 that does not clear until 2013 is at risk of being a 2013 gift, not a 2012 gift, since the donor could have stopped payment in 2013 before it cleared. The issue with using chec...
Tax Humor 23 Nov 2012 | 08:29 am
A tax loophole is "something that benefits the other guy. If it benefits you, it is tax reform.'' — Russell B. Long, U.S. Senator “People who complain about taxes can be divided into two classes: me...
How Good Is Your Attorney? 21 Nov 2012 | 09:41 am
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings just came out with it's rating of me. I have been honored with an "AV Preeminent" rating which is a significant rating accomplishment- a testament to the fact th...
Abusive Tax Scheme Investigations 22 Aug 2012 | 05:15 am
The following examples of abusive tax scheme investigations are written from public record documents on file in the court records in the judicial district in which the cases were prosecuted. Californ...
Same-Sex Couples 13 Aug 2012 | 07:57 pm
The following questions and answers provide information to same-sex domestic partners, same-sex individuals in civil unions and same-sex couples whose marriage is recognized by state law. Publication...
Preparing Your Tax Return - Picking The Right Preparer 8 Aug 2012 | 08:06 pm
You are legally responsible for what’s on their tax return even if it is prepared by someone else. So, it is important to choose carefully when hiring an individual or firm to prepare your return. Cho...
How To Get A Copy Of Your Tax Return From The IRS 4 Aug 2012 | 07:56 pm
How do I request a copy of my tax return for last year? It is easy to get a copy of an old tax return. If you need an exact copy of a previously filed and processed return and all attachments (inclu...
Tax Statistics 17 Jul 2012 | 08:04 pm
The IRS "Data Book" for the most recent period ending September 30, 2011 is available online at this link. In that Book is information about the following: List of Statistical Tables Statistical Ta...
Tax Statistics 17 Jul 2012 | 08:04 pm
The IRS "Data Book" for the most recent period ending September 30, 2011 is available online at this link. In that Book is information about the following: List of Statistical Tables Statistical Ta...
Pennies On The Dollar 11 Jul 2012 | 07:51 pm
The California Franchise Tax Board says that if you qualify, your delinquent taxes, penalties and interest can be "compromised" so that your payment of an agreed-upon portion will be treated as if you...