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California Exit Tax & Wealth Tax: What is it & How it Applies to You

The California Exit & Wealth Tax of 2020 is a 0.4% tax on CA resident's net worth over $30,000,000, but there are exceptions. Find out more here!

California Online Sales Tax: Your Ultimate Guide

Your ultimate California sales tax guide, covering the physical & destination nexus, internet sales exemptions for purchases & sales, and more!

How to Pay Off IRS Debt Fast (& What to Do When You Can’t!)

Learn how to pay off IRS debt fast using OIC, installment plans, filing for bankruptcy, innocent spouse programs, credit card, refinancing your home.

How to Respond to IRS Notice of Deficiency & IRS form 5564 Waiver

DON'T fill out IRS notice of deficiency waiver form 5564 yet! Learn how to respond to IRS notice of deficiency or when to appeal this tax assessment letter

Payroll Tax vs Income Tax: What’s the Difference Between Them?

Payroll tax vs income tax: How are payroll taxes different from personal income taxes? A look at what they are levied on, tax rates, how tax is used & more

What Happens If the IRS Audits Me and I Do Not Have Receipts?

The auditor may let you slide here and there and there used to be a rule that we would refer to as the 80/20 rule.

How to Prepare for the California Payroll Tax Auditor to Interview Your Independent Contractors

Did you know that for a California EDD payroll tax audit, a good rule of thumb is that you should gather about five people that are your best sources for 1099 information and create a reference sheet for the tax

IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service: What TAS Does and When to Use It

The Taxpayer Advocate is impartial and acts as an intermediary between the IRS and the taxpayer. Working on issues such as collections matters, the group also provides checks and balances to make sure that the IRS is following proper procedure.

Installment Agreements and the IRS: Settling Your Debt

Whether you misjudged the amount due or you just can't pay, the IRS is still going to want their money. Installment agreements can lessen the pain.

IRS Currently Non-Collectible Status

Do you owe money to the IRS and cannot afford to pay them? Brotman Law has published a helpful guide about IRS currently non-collectible status.

How to Hire a Tax Attorney to Deal with the FTB

Are you looking for some practical advice on hiring a tax lawyer to handle your California Franchise Tax Board issue? Brotman Law specializes in FTB and all California tax matters.

How Does the CA Employment Development Department Handle Tax Liens?

The California Employment Development Department has its own method for handling tax liens with businesses and individuals. This post defines some of the specifics.
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