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Home > Archives for CSLB

What to expect in an EDD Audit?

October 24, 2021

what is the process of an edd audit

If your business is experiencing an EDD audit, it’s important to know what to expect. Founder and managing attorney at Milikowsky Tax Law, John Milikowsky, breaks down the EDD audit process and the frequently asked questions that come with an EDD audit.  “What you can expect from us, whether you… [Read more]

Filed Under: Blog, CSLB, EDD Tagged With: Attorney, Audit, audit process, audit triggers, CPA, EDD, EDD Audit, edd audit process, IRS audits

The Difference Between EDD and CSLB Audits

October 3, 2021

The Difference Between EDD and CSLB audits

Employment Development Department (EDD) and California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) audits both expose your business to fines and penalties if the agency finds you noncompliant with the strict regulations and policies they have in place for classifying 1099 independent contractors.  Both CSLB and EDD perform site sweeps that can… [Read more]

Filed Under: Blog, CSLB, EDD Tagged With: Audit, audit triggers, contractor, cslb, EDD, general contractor, Independent Contractor, site sweep

Recent Construction Site Sweeps Explained 

September 19, 2021

Recent Construction Site Sweeps Explained

General contractors who hire unlicensed workers and unlicensed subcontractors put themselves at risk for potential criminal action by the local District Attorney (DA) and they risk receiving a stop work order from California Contractor State Licensing Board (CSLB) if and when that agency performs a site sweep.   A site… [Read more]

Filed Under: Blog, CSLB, News Tagged With: Audit, contractor, cslb, EDD, general contractor, Independent Contractor, site sweep

Right of Control: Who has it and How Does EDD Determine 1099 Status?

August 29, 2021

Right of Control: Who has it and How Does EDD Determine 1099 Status?

When determining whether your workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors, it’s critical to ensure that you are closely following the Employment Development Department’s (EDD) strict guidelines.  On the simplest level, proper classification is determined by whether or not the principal, or employer, holds the “right of control.”… [Read more]

Filed Under: Blog, CSLB, EDD Tagged With: Audit, Business Owners, California Taxes, Corporate Tax Compliance, cryptocurrency, EDD, EDD Audit, Filing taxes, right of control, Tax Attorney, Tax Preparation, Tax Season, taxes

Can an EDD Audit Turn into a Criminal Investigation?

March 25, 2021

edd crim investigation

In short, yes. If you are paying workers who are not reported on a 1099 or W2 (for instance you are paying workers in cash and have no record of their payroll or payments), EDD may assess a fraud penalty and could open a criminal investigation. If your contractors are… [Read more]

Filed Under: Blog, COVID-19, CSLB, EDD, News Tagged With: Audit, Business Owners, California Taxes, Corporate Tax Compliance, EDD, Filing taxes, International Law, International Tax, IRS, IRS Audit, Small business, Tax Attorney, Tax Preparation, Tax Season, taxes

Case Study: EDD Audit Construction

December 12, 2020

Working Men smiling

When The California Employment Development Department, EDD did a site sweep, Ryan Brown found himself facing an audit.  As he did research on his own as to what the ramifications of an EDD audit might be, he saw steep fines, jail time and high conviction rates reported time and time… [Read more]

Filed Under: Blog, CSLB, EDD, News Tagged With: 1099, AB-5, Audits, Business Owners, CA EDD, California EDD, Coronavirus, COVID-19

How to resolve an IRS tax balance

July 29, 2020

How to resolve an IRS tax balance

Owing Back Taxes: How to resolve an IRS tax balance: Does your business owe taxes to IRS – payroll taxes, income taxes? Did IRS file a federal tax lien against your business that is preventing you from getting a loan? Founder, John Milikowsky discusses your options:

Filed Under: Blog, COVID-19, CSLB, News Tagged With: Accounting, CARES, COVID-19, Economy, Tax Preparation

4 Consequences of Unpaid Business Taxes

August 29, 2018

A calculator and binder sit on a desk

Millions of dollars in penalties are doled out by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) each year. With the majority of which are attributed to businesses that failed to file taxes or pay payroll taxes. It’s important to understand compliance to ensure your company steers clear of costly violations.  There are… [Read more]

Filed Under: Blog, CSLB, News Tagged With: Audit, California Taxes, IRS, IRS Audit, Unpaid Taxes

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