was named as the newest member to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV). Leonard is an attorney and certified public accountant (CPA) representing individuals and businesses involving tax controversies and litigation...
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley New Member
was named as the newest member to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV). Leonard is an attorney and certified public accountant (CPA) representing individuals and businesses involving tax controversies and litigation...
Handling An EDD Audit
When most people hear the term “audit,” they think of the IRS. They also think of a confusing process that can take months or years. In California, business owners need to be aware that an audit by the state Employment Development Department (EDD) can also...
Payroll vs. employment tax: Is there a difference?
You may have heard the terms "payroll tax" and "employment tax" used interchangeably. Many people--even some tax professionals!--think that these terms are synonyms. Granted, the terms do have their similarities. After all, they both refer to the taxes owed by an...
Three end-of-year tax savings tips you can implement now
While the 2017 election season pales in comparison to last year’s cycle, it is no less important for those who are in office on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures around the country. Senate Republicans may be feeling the pressure of producing at least one...
Should you be paying estimated quarterly taxes for your side gig?
If you’re working in the gig economy, you may not be setting aside enough to pay your taxes. This is especially true if you’re used to working as an employee, receiving a W-2 and paying your taxes once a year. As a Lyft driver, a food delivery person or an...
Tax season can mean heightened security risks
With tax season rapidly approaching, the IRS warns that businesses could find themselves at risk with regards to cybersecurity. The agency recently stated that there’s been an uptick in identity thieves seeking out employees’ W-2 forms due to the sensitive...
How to negotiate an IRS offer in compromise (OIC)
The offer in compromise is a special avenue presented by the IRS that allows you to pay a part of your delinquent taxes, and be forgiven for the rest.The OIC is a real thing, and it has helped many thousands of besieged taxpayers to get right with the IRS. In recent...
Natural disasters and taxes (for businesses)
2017 has been a difficult year for many Americans. With multiple hurricanes striking coastal areas and fires rampaging in California, there is significant loss and a heavy burden to recover from the storms.When a natural disaster strikes, it can take everything or it...
IRS using private companies for debt collection
The IRS frequently provides notice about potential scams that may be directed at taxpayers. They want people to know exactly what sorts of tricks are being used to obtain sensitive information from individuals.In many cases, the scammers pretend to work with the IRS...