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California Tax Attorney Blog 
Covers tax controversies and tax problems involving the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board, as well as California probate, business transactions and estate planning matters.
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Challenging A Will In California
Posted on January 08, 2010Want to contest a California Will? Do you believe the terms of the Will should not be enforced? A Will can be contested and invalidated for a variety of reasons.
Tax Liens And Tax Levies
Posted on January 06, 2010Tax liens ruin your credit while tax levies empty your bank account or cause a loss in wages. Learn more about the difference between a lien and a levy.
IRS Warns Individuals and Businesses To Avoid Questionable Employment Tax Schemes
Posted on January 04, 2010Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Orange and Ventura business owners are subject to a variety of taxes by the State of California. Some of those California businesses might have cash flow problems as a result. Payroll taxes may go unpaid to the IRS. Here's what happens...
Misplaced Your Employer Or Tax Identification Number?
Posted on January 01, 2010If you applied for and received a taxpayer identification number for your trust or an employer identification number for your business but have since misplaced it, try the following actions to locate the number: ? If you used your EIN...
Are You Being Audited Or Examined By The IRS?
Posted on December 28, 2009The IRS offers guidance and reveals audit and exam secrets. Techniques are taught to the IRS examiner who is auditing a taxpayer which are available online and can be used to provide tax related guidance to taxpayers and their professional advisors.
What a California Will Won't Do
Posted on December 21, 2009Having a will in California is better than not having a will. But be aware of the limitations on what a will can do for you.
No More Federal Estate Tax
Posted on December 17, 2009In two weeks, 6000 estates will get relief from the estate-tax repeal. This could be the end of "death and taxes".
How To Become The Executor Of An Estate In California
Posted on December 14, 2009How do you become the executor of an estate? Read on....
Self Service Probate In California
Posted on December 10, 2009California probate cases can be complicated. We recommend you talk to an experienced California probate lawyer. This blog post will help you to understand the risks and responsibilities of your case.
Troublesome Tax Issues?
Posted on December 08, 2009If you have tried to resolve your tax problem with the IRS and are still experiencing delays or are facing economic harm, you may request the assistance of the Taxpayer Advocate Service. The service is confidential, free, and available to businesses as well as individuals.
IRS Helps With Your Tax Problems
Posted on December 04, 2009What you need to know about taxes is available at the tax advocate's revised website.
Small Business Tax Workshops
Posted on December 02, 2009Virtual small business workshops endorsed by the IRS are available on DVD, online in streaming video, phone forums and webinars.
Estate And Gift Taxes
Posted on November 30, 2009All about estate and gift taxes: forms, FAQs and topics of interest. Death and taxes revisited.
IRS Freedom of Information Act
Posted on November 23, 2009The FOIA gives any person the right to request access to records of the Executive Branch of the United States Government. The records requested must be disclosed unless they are protected by one or more of the exempt categories of information found in the FOIA...
California Probate May Be Avoidable
Posted on November 17, 2009Two techniques for avoiding California's probate procedures are discussed here. The first is use of the Heggstad petition and the second is the "13100" form available for cash and property held by a third party that is valued at $100,000 or less.
SCINs, GRATs and IDGTs
Posted on November 13, 2009Here is a brief overview of topics covered by the Wall Street Journal about using the current low interest rate environment to your estate planning advantage. Death and taxes: delayed and minimized.
What Is A Qualified Disclaimer?
Posted on November 11, 2009Qualified disclaimers: An overlooked and effective postmortem estate planning tool.
Los Angeles Superior Court
Posted on November 09, 2009Have a Los Angeles court appearance and need an address? Here is a list of over 45 Los Angeles County Superior Court locations....
Decline Executor's Fees
Posted on November 05, 2009Waiving your executor's fees earned in a California probate - not unheard of!
Tax Quotes
Posted on October 01, 2009I like to pay taxes. With them I buy civilization. ~Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. The income tax created more criminals than any other single act of government. ~Barry Goldwater The taxpayer - that's someone who works for the federal government...
Can't Find The California Will? Lost? No Will At All?
Posted on September 29, 2009Here are some resources when dealing with a lost California Will or the absence of a California Will altogether....
What Is The Tax Auditor Looking For?
Posted on September 24, 2009The IRS Audit Techniques Guides focus on developing highly trained examiners for a particular market segment. Learn what a tax auditor will be looking for when examining your business before the audit begins.
New Deadline For Disclosing Offshore Accounts
Posted on September 21, 2009BIG NEWS! The IRS has just announced a one-time extension of the deadline for special voluntary disclosures by taxpayers with unreported income from hidden offshore accounts. The new deadline is October 15, 2009. There will be no additional extensions!
On Being A Witness To A Will Signed In California
Posted on September 18, 2009All about witnesses to a California Will under California law.
Probate Bonds In California Explained
Posted on September 14, 2009In Los Angeles, adding to the cost of probate is the payment of a bond premium. You may be able to avoid this expense without harming the probate estate.
Wills, Living Trusts, Powers Of Attorney, Health Care Directives
Posted on September 11, 2009Own a home in California? Have more than $100,000 in liquid assets like cash, stocks and bonds? Read more about estate planning and avoiding probate....
So Many Tax Payment Options In California
Posted on September 08, 2009Cash-strapped California makes paying taxes easy for businesses and for individuals. Read how....
Los Angeles Superior Court Has Tons Of Information On Probate
Posted on September 04, 2009California Probate Court is a Court of general jurisdiction which includes proceedings involving decedents' estates, trust proceedings, guardianship proceedings, conservatorship proceedings and minor's compromises. The Probate Court's jurisdiction is not limited to just these items but covers a range of related matters.
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