It’s safe to say that everyone has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but small businesses have been hit especially hard by consequential long-term closures and plummeting sales. While it’s important to be creative when cutting costs in times like these, it’s equally pertinent to keep your business aligned with… [Read more]
CA EDD and Workshare Audit Risk
Long-term closures caused by COVID-19 have led many companies to make massive cuts, mostly by furloughing or laying off their employees. However, qualified companies have the option to enroll in the EDD Workshare Program, which allows a business to pay full salaries to its workers who have had to reduce… [Read more]
Tax Deferral and the PPP Loan
As we, the team at Milikowsky Tax Law, have reviewed the newly released CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program, several places in need of further clarification in order to make them as effective as possible for small businesses have arisen. On April 10, the IRS answered a few frequently asked… [Read more]
What is an EDD Benefit Audit?
If you’re a business based in California, you’ve likely had dealings with the Employment Development Department (EDD). It is the responsibility of the EDD to collect payroll taxes and it conducts payroll tax audits of companies and businesses. In addition, the EDD conducts what’s called Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit audits…. [Read more]
What is the Difference Between Criminal Tax Evasion and Civil Tax Penalties?
In the eyes of the federal government, there is a vast difference between a criminal tax fraud offense and a civil fraud offense. These differences focus primarily on the different burdens of proofs, penalties, statues of limitations, and defenses available to the taxpayer. For several reasons, often the IRS will… [Read more]
Can I Hire 1099s to Stay in Business During COVID-19?
As many companies work to reorganize their business model in light of COVID-19, hiring a 1099 to replace your full-time employees might be a great solution. However, there are a few things to consider before taking the step in hiring these workers. The passing of the new AB-5 regulations in… [Read more]
IRS is limiting certain enforcement actions
In a surprising turn of events, IRS is limiting certain enforcement actions. To read the entire article visit IRS.gov “The new IRS People First Initiative provides immediate relief to help people facing uncertainty over taxes,” Rettig added “We are temporarily adjusting our processes to help people and businesses during these… [Read more]
International Tax Audits
The area of international taxation is incredibly complex. It requires a detailed understanding of the laws of the countries involved in the transactions, as well as how various treaties impact the tax consequences of business operations. At Milikowsky Tax Law, we are prepared to assist our foreign and domestic clients… [Read more]
The Coronavirus Impact on Tax Law
The full scope of the coronavirus impact on tax law (and all other areas of business in the US and around the globe) has yet to be determined, but we can already see some of its major effects on tax laws in the United States. Just a few months after… [Read more]
Coronavirus: Business Owners Can File for Unemployment
As the greater impact of coronavirus COVID-19 continues to worsen, it is important to stay up-to-date with the potential repercussions as a business owner. This year’s tax filing deadlines have been extended to July 15th which will offer some relief to business owners keeping cash in the business. If your… [Read more]
