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Virtual Currency Transactions and the Audit Process

If you fail to adequately respond to the IRS’ letters or fail to amend improperly filed virtual currency earnings, it is likely that the IRS will initiate an audit.

How To Report Your Virtual Currency Earnings

You will need to utilize several tax forms to properly report your virtual currency earnings. Learn which ones you'll need in this blog.

How the California Sales Tax Rate Is Determined (2026)

California sales and use tax laws can be very confusing. In this post, attorney Sam Brotman explains the details around sales tax laws and how rates are set.

10 Common Tax Filing Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

Here are the 10 most common tax filing mistakes and how to avoid them.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tax Attorneys

Many people have an idea of what tax attorneys do but don't know the details. In this post, we breakdown some commonly asked questions about tax attorneys.
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U.S. Taxpayers and Considerations for Dual-Status Tax Filers

International tax issues are very complex and if errors are made, the penalties can be quite steep.

The Car Dealer’s Guide To CA Sales & Use Tax Audits – Part 4

Used car dealers are not required to maintain certain types of records. This ends up being a major pitfall for most independents. Poor record keeping practices can land you in hot water once a tax audit rolls around.

The Car Dealer’s Guide To CA Sales & Use Tax Audits – Part 3

Are you a car dealer facing a California sales tax audit? Failure to apply the appropriate special district rate can result in collecting the wrong amount of sales tax. Auditors routinely look here first for sales tax mistakes.

The Car Dealer’s Guide To CA Sales & Use Tax Audits – Part 2

Are you a car dealer facing a California sales tax audit? In Part 2 of our complete guide, you'll learn how one improper tax assessment can cost you many times over.

The Car Dealer’s Guide To CA Sales & Use Tax Audits – Part 1

Are you a car dealer facing a California sales tax audit? Start reading! Part 1 of our guide discusses how the CDTFA selects car dealers for audit.
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The History of Nexus Rules and Case Law

These landmark legal cases have set the precedent for today’s multi-state tax regulations which is to say: If you are considered to have nexus within a state, even if you are located outside of that state, having nexus is equivalent

Bankruptcy and Automatic Stay

Read to know the advantages and the disadvantages of filing for a bankruptcy and the meaning of automatic stay.
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