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California Tax Attorney Blog 
Covers tax controversies and tax problems involving the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board, as well as California probate, business transactions and estate planning matters.
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"Geithner Defense" Rejected By Tax Court
Posted on April 23, 2010Blaming TurboTax for errors on a tax return does not excuse you from IRS penalties.
California Estate Planning And Your Family's Dynamics
Posted on April 20, 2010When thinking about your California living trust, your Will, a durable power of attorney for property management and the advance health care directive, you may be considering who will be the guardian of your minor children, who will be the...
Even The Rich And Famous Can Have Tax Trouble
Posted on April 16, 2010Based on public records and other sources, celebrities can be identified for not paying income, business and property taxes. State and federal tax liens ruin their credit too.
Internal Revenue Code At Your Fingertips
Posted on April 14, 2010California's taxpayers: now, the Tax Code and Regs for your iPhone.
When Do You Need An Estate Plan?
Posted on April 12, 2010Your life?s circumstances dictate whether you benefit from having an attorney prepare your estate plan. No matter how little you pay, it isn?t cheap but avoid having anyone other than a qualified tax attorney consult with you and prepare your documents.
Checklist For Closing A Business
Posted on April 06, 2010There are common actions to take when closing your California business. Here is a general explanation....
Power Of Attorney And The IRS
Posted on March 30, 2010There is an IRS publication which discusses who can represent you before the IRS and what forms or documents - like powers of attorney - are used to authorize a person to do that. Usually, attorneys, certified public accountants (CPAs),...
Your California Living Trust And Probate
Posted on March 26, 2010Even if you have a living trust prepared by a California attorney, some of your estate may still have to be probated. An abbreviated type of probate may also be possible. Here's an explanation.
Carrying Out Your Wishes After Death
Posted on March 24, 2010Whose in charge of my body after I die? California has health care rules which provide for the treatment of my physical remains.
Virtual Safe Deposit Box
Posted on March 19, 2010If you become ill or disabled unexpectedly, or when you die, the important details of your online (internet) life can be made available to those who really need it. It is important to consider having a safe, secure repository for...
California's Small Business Owner And The Self Employed Can Find Answers Here
Posted on March 17, 2010Want to start a new business? Own a small business? Have any questions about California corporations, California partnerships, S corporations, LLCs and other business entities? Then read on....
I Got A Notice From The IRS: Now What?
Posted on March 15, 20101. Many of these letters can be dealt with simply and painlessly. Do not panic. 2. It?s important that you keep copies of any correspondence with your records. 3. Most correspondence can be handled without calling or visiting an IRS...
It Is Time To Prepare Your Living Trust, Will And Powers Of Attorney
Posted on March 11, 2010California residents are impacted by the change in federal estate tax laws in ways which impact their estate plans, including their living trusts and wills. The federal death tax rules are different since the new year.
Executor's And Administrator's Probate Duties
Posted on March 08, 2010This statement of duties and liabilities as an executor in a California probate is a summary and is not a complete statement of the law. Your conduct as a personal representative is governed by the law itself and not by this summary. If you fail to perform your duties or to meet the deadlines, the court may remove you from office, reduce your compensation and impose other sanctions.
Federal Tax Liens Are A Serious Problem
Posted on March 04, 2010One-size-fits-all lien filing policies circumvent the spirit of the law, fail to promote future tax compliance, and unnecessarily harm taxpayers
Communication Can Help With Unequal Distributions
Posted on March 01, 2010Disinheriting a child? Thinking about unequal distributions of your property to your kids? Want to leave your property to your current spouse instead of to your kids from your earlier marriage? Please read more?.
Changing Irrevocable Trusts In California
Posted on February 24, 2010Irrevocable trusts can be modified, amended or revoked in California because some estate planning documents are simply not set in stone and unchangeable.
Small Law Offices Serve Their Clients Well
Posted on February 19, 2010Lower attorneys' fees charged by solo practitioners and small law firms and the personal services they offer is attractive to those who need tax or probate help in California.
IRS Impersonators
Posted on February 16, 2010Beware of unsolicited contact by the "IRS". You may be the target of a tax scam.
Extra Estate Planning Needed This Year
Posted on February 11, 2010Death and taxes are not so certain in 2010 as a result of changes in the estate tax law. How those changes impact you is explained here.
The Best And Most Wealth Friendly States For Trusts
Posted on February 02, 2010A post on January 23, 2010 in Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog provides a chart listing the best states for trusts. The ranking factors considered are (1) state income tax in the state, (2) directed trust statute, (3) asset...
Dying In California Without A Will Or Heirs
Posted on January 28, 2010Don't let your property go to the State of California when you die. Learn more about Wills, living trusts and other estate planning documents that may help.
Getting A Transcript Of Your Tax Information
Posted on January 25, 2010Here are some things to know if you need copies of your federal tax return information from the IRS. There are2 options for obtaining free copies of your federal tax return information ? tax account transcripts and tax return transcripts....
California's Largest Tax Scofflaws
Posted on January 21, 2010Don't be on California's list published by the Franchise Tax Board of the top 250 taxpayers with liened state income tax delinquencies greater than $100,000. You can check for names in this posting.
IRS Audits Used To Collect Employment Tax Data
Posted on January 14, 2010ALERT! The IRS is about to randomly audit 2,000 taxpayers to conduct comprehensive examinations to help it select and examine future employment tax returns posing a compliance risk. The IRS wants to obtain statistically valid information to gauge more accurately the extent to which businesses properly comply with employment tax law and related reporting requirements.
Federal Tax Lien Filed In Error
Posted on January 12, 2010Was a Notice of Federal Tax Lien filed in California or elsewhere by mistake? Did the lien ruin your credit and you now want to know how to fix that? Read this blog posting....
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