Free Consultation: 858.450.1040 Payment | Client Login

MENUMENU
  • EDD
  • IRS
    • IRS Notices – What They Mean
  • About Us
    • MEET THE TEAM
    • PRACTICE AREAS
    • CONTACT US
  • TAX LAW & EDD RESOURCES
    • SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TAX LAW GUIDE
    • EDD & IRS AUDITS
    • CRIMINAL TAX
    • SAN DIEGO TAX ATTORNEY
    • Orange County Tax Attorney Services
    • TAX BALANCE
    • INNOCENT SPOUSE RELIEF
    • OTHER TAX LAW MATTERS
    • SALES TAX AUDITS
    • UNFILED TAX RETURNS
    • OFFERS IN COMPROMISE
    • CALIFORNIA INCOME TAXES
    • INTERNATIONAL TAX
    • TAX COLLECTIONS
    • CORPORATE | BUSINESS TAX
    • PAYROLL TAX AUDITS
    • TAX LEIN
    • FAQs
  • SBA Loan Resources
    • PPP FORGIVENESS DENIAL APPEAL
    • SBA Criminal Defense
    • FAQs
  • RESOURCES
    • Blog
    • VIDEO LIBRARY
Home > Archives for Audits

How Far Back Can EDD Audit Your Small Business?

April 3, 2022

edd can audit small businesses back 12 quarters

Employment Development Department (EDD) performs many services, but their primary role that impacts small businesses is collecting and auditing payroll taxes. Employers pay payroll taxes for W-2 employees, but not for 1099 independent contractors.  The line between an independent contractor and an employee was more concretely defined with the implementation… [Read more]

Filed Under: EDD, News Tagged With: Audits, EDD, edd audit small business, edd audits, John Milikowsky, Small business, unemployment insurance code

Tax Liens: What are They and How to Avoid One

September 5, 2021

Tax Liens: What are they and how to avoid one

The Internal Revenue Services (IRS) works swiftly when taxpayers fail to pay taxes on time, or at all. Failure to pay or late payment of taxes triggers an IRS notification to you or your business of noncompliance, and outlines the necessary steps to rectify that noncompliance. When those warnings are… [Read more]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Audit, Audits, EDD, IRS, Lawyer, tax lien

Six Triggers of an IRS Audit

March 18, 2021

Red Flags and Risk Factors

An audit is, in itself, not a bad thing.  we have come to equate audit with accusation or wrongdoing but an IRS audit is simply a review of the records.  Int his spirit, there is no reason to fear IRS audit. In reality, the IRS audit process is triggered by… [Read more]

Filed Under: Blog, IRS, News Tagged With: Audit, Audits, Business Owners, Contractors, IRS Audit, small business management, Tax Attorney, Tax audit, Tax Returns

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

2020 Tax Filing & the SBA PPP Loan

May 18, 2020

Tax Monday with John MIlikowsky

If your business received SBA PPP loan funds here’s what you need to know to prepare for your 2020 taxes. As with all elements of the forgivable loan, there are steps you should take right now to ensure forgiveness and compliance. In the video below we’ve outlined several scenarios to… [Read more]

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

Commentary on NY Times Article, “California Sues Uber and Lyft, Claiming Workers Are Misclassified”

May 11, 2020

über and Lyft car

California Sues Uber and Lyft, Claiming Workers Are Misclassified. In January, 2020 Assembly Bill AB-5 went into effect redefining the criteria for a 1099 contract worker as opposed to a W-2 employee. The bill was aimed at the employers who drive the Gig Economy and in the subsequent months, Uber,… [Read more]

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

Will AB-5 Withstand Coronavirus?

April 3, 2020

AB-5 can it stand?

As we look forward from April into the second quarter of 2020 the question on many business owner’s minds is: will the rules outlined in AB-5 stand in the face of coronavirus? At the start of 2020, business owners’ level of concern about California EDD’s newfound power to audit businesses… [Read more]

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

Unemployment Claims Spike: So May EDD Audits

March 27, 2020

COVID-19

Unemployment claims are in the millions as a result of the coronavirus epidemic and the ensuing quarantine and lockdown. Small businesses are being deeply impacted by the downturn and many are having to lay off over half their workforce. Since the start of the outbreak, 3.2M people have filed for… [Read more]

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

How IRS Criminal Investigations Start

March 20, 2020

handcuffs and mullet

IRS Criminal investigations begin with a suspicion of fraud and violations of: Internal Revenue Code Bank Secrecy Act Money laundering statutes …Among others. When IRS determines there is a case against a violator, they refer it to the Department of Justice. Why IRS Special Agents target a business for investigation… [Read more]

Filed Under: Blog, News Tagged With: Audit, Audits, Business Owners, Contractors, Criminal Investigation, IRS, IRS Audit, small business management, Tax Attorney, Tax audit, Tax Returns

Precision & Attention to Detail Are The Hallmarks of Milikowsky Tax Law

February 14, 2020

Bernie Minton Testimonial

John’s level of precision and attention to detail is unmatched. At Milikowsky Tax Law, we partner with CPA firms to provide the highest level of service and support to their clients in case of IRS Audit, EDD investigation or other tax controversy matters. Bernie Minton, CPA is a trusted CPA… [Read more]

Filed Under: Blog, News Tagged With: Audit, Audits, CA EDD, California Taxes, CPA, CPAs, EDD, IRS Audit, Small business, small business management, Tax Attorney, Tax audit

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Next Page »

Search

Categories

Questions About
Tax Audit/Controversies?

A representative will be in contact within 1 business day
PRIVACY POLICY

Get Monthly Updates on Important Tax Law Matters



Milikowsky Tax Law is located at: 4250 Executive Square, Ste. 650, La Jolla, CA 92037
o. (858) 450-1040 | m. (858) 212-0542 |
Privacy Policy

DISCLAIMER:
The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

Milikowsky Tax Law © All Rights Reserved. Clear1099.com | Cal1099.com | California1099.com © All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT