Business owners may not be sure where to start if IRS audits their company. However, an IRS audit doesn’t have to feel stressful or disorganized. In this article, we’ll discuss a set of steps business owners can take if they find out they are being audited by IRS. Familiarize Yourself… [Read more]
California EDD Audits and Independent Contractor Classification
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) conducts audits to determine if businesses are: Correctly classifying their contractors and employees, and Paying the full taxes due under California law It’s important to note that EDD is actively targeting independent contractor misclassification, which could result in a six-figure penalty per employee for… [Read more]
CSLB Site Sweeps and EDD Audits
CSLB site sweeps and EDD audits can cost business owners delays, fines, stop-work orders and even potential jail time. In 2019 and 2020, CSLB’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) responded to 855 leads, conducted 52 sting operations and 216 sweep days. These efforts led to the issuance of 260 Notices… [Read more]
Tax Season is Over, EDD Audit Season Begins
Now that the April filing deadline has passed, small business owners may be asking: what’s next? Insert EDD audit season. As tempting as it may be to put off thinking of taxes until next year, some small business owners may be required to respond to an audit from the California… [Read more]
5 Misconceptions of Independent Contractors
New classification guidelines between W-2 employees and 1099 independent contractors place stricter rules for businesses looking to hire. Common misconceptions about independent contractors can lead to businesses misclassifying workers and paying high penalties and fines. Avoid these consequences by understanding the regulations your business must follow when hiring independent contractors. Let’s… [Read more]
How Far Back Can EDD Audit Your Small Business?
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]
Workers’ Compensation Audits
We partnered with benchmark commercial insurance to discuss how audits relate to workers’ compensation. Benchmark offers a boutique approach to serving their clients through providing and maintaining commercial and personal insurance policies. Their goal is to establish comprehensive risk management and accident-avoidance programs to help prevent claims from arising. Get… [Read more]
California CPA’s: Questions to ask your Clients to Reduce EDD Audit Risk
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) have the most insight into their business owner clients’ daily transactional history. You may find that your clients who have 1099 contractors are now in the grey area of worker classification since it was redefined by AB-5 in January 2020. Under the new bill, all workers… [Read more]
What Will 2021 EDD Audits Look Like?
Watch our video below to learn how the last 12 quarters affect your EDD audit criteria. Have You Received an EDD Audit Letter? The California Employment Development Department (EDD) sends audit letters through the mail. If you receive an audit letter, you have 30 days to reply. Typically, the agency… [Read more]
What to expect in 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]
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