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Tax Help for Seniors: How Taxes Change as You Get Older

Many tax details and situations change as you get older. In this post, Brotman Law provides a rundown of items to be on the lookout for.

The California Franchise Tax Board & Business Income Taxes

Income taxes can be a confusing topic for business owners. Read on to learn about determining deadlines and requirements for your particular business type.

Learn How to Beat the IRS with the Tax Master Class

Negotiating with the IRS is a lot like playing poker. There’s a system in place and you need skill to make it work for you or you’re in for a lot of frustration

Can Brotman Law Help Me In My Criminal Tax Case?

As in all criminal matters concerning tax liability, Brotman Law attorneys take confidentiality very seriously. Our initial meetings with prospective clients are usually done in person.

What is Criminal Tax Fraud & False Statement?

Are you aware that anyone who knowingly assists in any way in the preparation of an IRS document that is false, can be found guilty of a tax crime?

What Are IRS Allowable Living Expenses? [Definition & Classifications]

Allowable Living Expenses are excluded from the calculation the IRS uses to determine a taxpayer’s reasonable collection potential. The IRS will always allow taxpayers to keep enough cash to pay for allowable living expenses.

Your Rights as a California Taxpayer

Knowing and exercising your rights during a tax audit can reduce the tension caused by a stressful California sales tax audit.

How to Prepare for a 1099 Independent Contractor Audit

The 1099 independent contractor portion of preparing for the audit is by far the most labor-intensive and time-consuming portion of the project.

4 Frequently Asked Questions about California State Taxes

Do you have questions about tax payment plans, innocent spouse relief, being put through the ringer with CDTFA collections, or how California can track you down?

IRS Prioritizes More Delinquent, High-Income Taxpayers

The IRS is stepping up Revenue Officer Compliance Sweeps (“ROCS”) which involve physically sending groups of revenue officers to geographic areas where there are concentrations of high-priority cases.

Taxpayers, the IRS and Cryptocurrency

Did you know that there are now thousands of different cryptocurrencies? The popularity of bitcoin has risen with its value and this has piqued the interest of the IRS.

Know about Tax Debt before Filing for Bankruptcy

There are always issues that accompany the decision to file for bankruptcy such as tax consequences. The debtor must try to satisfy not just the creditors, but often federal and/or state tax collectors.
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