IRS has extended the deadline for personal tax filings from April 15 to July 15. It has also extended the deadline for contributing to your 2019 IRA. So, if you have not contributed, you still have time. Trying to decide whether or not to contribute to your IRA? Consider how… [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]
Three Actions California Can Take to Collect Your Unpaid Taxes
Small businesses are likely to find that they owe the IRS money at the end of the fiscal year. If your focus is on continual business growth, you have likely pushed more of your cash into developing your business than saving for tax season — and you may be left… [Read more]
Uber is being investigated for tax fraud
Al Capone | Leona Helmsley (AKA the Queen of Mean) | Spiro Agnew | Wesley Snipes (He thought he was Blade) The list of deplorable characters brought down for tax fraud may get another famous name… Uber. The notoriously culture-challenged ride-sharing service is being investigated by IRS for tax evasion… [Read more]
4 Consequences of Unpaid Business Taxes
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]