Many people dread filing their taxes. Even if taxpayers fill everything out they’re supposed to, the IRS may still dispute their submission, resulting in an audit. Depending on the circumstances, this may require taxpayers to go head-to-head with the agency. Audits...
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Coronavirus COVID-19 Q&A with Law Offices of Robert T. Leonard, APC
A message from , Attorney & CPA (inactive) "During this unprecedented time the Government is taking steps to help taxpayers. In addition to the $2 trillion stimulus bill the IRS has relaxed its guidelines and conditions for its premier...
Coronavirus COVID-19 Q&A with Law Offices of Robert T. Leonard, APC
A message from , Attorney & CPA (inactive) "During this unprecedented time the Government is taking steps to help taxpayers. In addition to the $2 trillion stimulus bill the IRS has relaxed its guidelines and conditions for its premier...
IRS adjusts tax policies amid rough economy
Countless Americans are facing financial turmoil. According to recent reports, more than 10% of workers between March 17 and April 2 filed for unemployment in the last three weeks. Sadly, many of them weren't preparing for an economic downturn, as market predictions...
Business ownership and a potential trust fund recovery penalty
The responsibilities associated with owning and operating a business are exponential. Whether you disagree with your partner, face an employee dispute or experienced a profit decrease since this quarter last year, every decision you make in your position can relate to...
IRS ramps up efforts with high earners who fail to file returns
The Internal Revenue Service announced its plans in February to make face-to-face visits with high-income individuals who haven’t submitted one or more tax returns in recent years.The IRS says it will target those making more than $100,000 per year who haven't...
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 (inactive)) representing individuals and businesses involving tax controversies and...
Recent tax rules cause wealth flight in California
Some wealthy earners are leaving the Golden State. According to a recent report, high-income earners in California are moving to places where the tax burden isn’t as high. Part of the reason may be due to provisions in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act that capped state and...
Protesting a California FTB tax audit assessment
The state of California is notoriously Scroogelike when it comes to taxes. The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is more than willing to audit individuals, and hit them with a Notice of Proposed Assessment (NPA) claiming the individual owes far more in taxes than they had...
IRS claims 91% conviction rate for 2019 tax crimes
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released its annual report in January, saying the agency achieved convictions in 91.2% of all cases it prosecuted in 2019.The IRS report emphasized the agency’s aggressive enforcement activities, but officials also stated the...