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EDD Collections Resolutions

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California Employment Development Department Installment Agreement

Key Takeaways

  •             Under California law, taxpayers have a legal obligation to report and pay contributions  and withholdings when due.
  •             A taxpayer can request installment agreement by phone, by letter or by completing an filing and Installment Agreement Request (DE 927B).
  •             Installment agreements can be long-term or short-term.

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EDD Tax Settlement and EDD Tax Appeal Process

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California Employment Development Tax Settlements

Key Takeaways

  •             California EDD offers taxpayers tax settlement program, where EDD and taxpayer can settle a claim for less than the amount owed.
  • still in progress or involves fraud, intent to evade, and/or a criminal violation(s), the case is generally  not eligible for settlement.
  •             When reviewing an offer, the EDD will consider the risk of loss for the State and the cost of litigation balanced against the benefits of reaching a settlement agreement.

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A Primer on Multi-State Tax Issues for Businesses and Individuals

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Key Takeaways

  • So, if you are an Amazon retailer that is located in New York, you may never go to California.
  • The Wayfair Case and its Impact on Business
  • However, at the same time this was going on, the Supreme Court changed the landscape of multi-state taxation forever with the Wayfair vs.

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Multi-State Tax Issues and Businesses

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Key Takeaways

  • Since eCommerce makes it so easy to do business in multiple states, many small business owners think, “Hey, great!” and like any good entrepreneur, they see it as an opportunity to increase sales a…
  • You would be surprised how little thought many small business owners give to sales tax issues, through no bad intentions on their end.
  • Unfortunately, failure to file and pay sales and use tax in all the states you do business in can have serious repercussions.

Multi-State Tax Issues

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The Current Organization of the IRS

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The IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 triggered a comprehensive reorganization of the IRS, which modernized the Service and made it closer to being run like a private sector organization. As such, the IRS organization is led by the Commissioner serving as the chief official, the Chief of Staff and the Deputy Chief of Staff in the executive leadership roles below, and a number of “specialized IRS units” that serve different functions. [1] 

Key Takeaways

  • IRS Appeals Office
  • The IRS Wage and Investment Division
  • The IRS Small Business Self-Employed Division
  • The IRS Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division

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Ultimate Guide to Franchise Tax Board Audits

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CA Business Owner’s Guide to State Income Taxes & FTB Audit and Appeal Process

Key Takeaways

  • CA Business Owner’s Guide to State Income Taxes & FTB Audit and Appeal Process
  • Small Business Taxation in California
  • Types of Business Entities and How They Are Taxed
  • Complications Arise
  • Why Do I Owe State Taxes?

Small Business Taxation in California

With higher than average state income tax imposed on business and personal income, California can be an expensive state to do business in. The state’s small businesses are particularly hard hit under its tax laws. California has a higher than average state income tax imposed on business and personal income. Even if your California business is structured as a pass-through entity, meaning income should only be taxed at one level; the California Franchise Tax Board may still be double-taxing your income.The Franchise Tax Board is the agency responsible for administering personal and business income tax in the State of California. While the state generally follows the lead of the IRS in setting policy, it does not do so in every instance.

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How to Claim the California Earned Income Tax Credit

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Key Takeaways

  • What Is the California Earned Income Tax Credit?
  • How Does the California EITC Work?
  • Who Is Eligible for the California Earned Income Tax Credit?
  • How Much Is the Tax Credit Worth?
  • How Do You Claim Your California Earned Income Tax Credit?

The first few months of every new year seems to be dragged down by the necessity of preparing tax returns and the feeling of becoming poorer by the minute. To ease some of the federal burden, the IRS created an earned income tax credit that was implemented in 2013.

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The Complete Guide to International Tax Compliance

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Under the law, U.S. citizens, resident aliens and certain nonresident aliens are required to report worldwide income from all sources including foreign bank and financial accounts. Required reporters must pay taxes on income from these accounts at their individual tax rates. 

Key Takeaways

  • To fully understand the problem, it is necessary to understand what the reporting requirements for foreign assets are.
  • FATCA – The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
  • The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) mandates that U.S.

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Brotman Law Featured in Inc. Magazine - Fastest Growing Law Firm in California