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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.

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.

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.

IRS Offer in Compromise: What to Do When They Are Rejected – Part Two

Successful offer in compromises begin at the preparation level by putting together a package that is well-organized and gives the service every opportunity to accept your offer in compromise.
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IRS Offer in Compromise: What to Do When They Are Rejected – Part One

IRS offer in compromises can be returned for a bankruptcy filing, failure to include the entire application fee, missing information, additional liabilities being accrued while the offer is being considered, and many other reasons. This is not the same as

How to Work with Brotman Law on Your IRS Collections Case

If you are dealing with any kind of issue with the IRS, it's in your best interest to seek out an experienced legal firm that specializes in taxes — not a CPA.

Employment Development Department Installment Agreement – Part One

The EDD recognizes that sometimes it is in the best interest of the state and a California taxpayer that they allow an installment agreement to liquidate an amount owed over a period of time.

How to Get Free Taxpayer Assistance

Sometimes, even low cost legal representation costs too much and you need free taxpayer assistance. This article explains where and how to get it.

EDD Audit: What It Is, What Triggers It, and How the Process Works

The key to any Employment Development Department audit is to make certain all records submitted are relevant to the EDD. Any records that do not pertain to employment-related issues are not relevant.
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