In addition to our primary focus areas, Milikowsky Tax Law helps companies resolve tax issues involving the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). Whether you’re facing a state tax audit, sales tax disputes, or other complex tax matters, our experienced team is here to assist you.
When you work with Milikowsky Tax Law, you get more than an experienced tax litigation attorney. You get an experienced business and tax advisor who can help navigate state-specific tax challenges with our comprehensive assessment system and years of business experience.
California’s Top Tax Attorney
As a full-service tax law firm, we frequently work with business owners to empower them to identify issues on their own tax returns. While there is no way to guarantee you will avoid a tax audit, we can teach you to significantly minimize your risk of an audit.
In addition to our primary focus areas, Milikowsky Tax Law helps companies resolve tax issues involving the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). Whether you’re facing a state tax audit, sales tax disputes, or other complex tax matters, our experienced team is here to assist you.
MILIKOWSKY TAX LAW DEFENDS BUSINESSES IN FTB AND CDTFA MATTERS
When you’re faced with the formidable presence of a state tax audit or other tax issues from the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) or the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), don’t panic. Reach out to Milikowsky Tax Law, and we will protect your company to keep your business in business. Our skilled tax litigation attorneys will protect your rights every step of the way.
Whether you’ve just received a notice from the FTB or CDTFA, or you need help analyzing your legal rights and financial data reported on your state tax returns, contact us today. The team at Milikowsky Tax Law is here to help.
What To Do During an IRS Audit
If you recently received a letter from IRS, there are a few important steps you need to take to protect yourself.
The first step is to contact a qualified IRS Tax Lawyer.
While IRS will occasionally audit businesses randomly, they usually audit an individual or business because your tax return contains an error or a transaction that is inconsistent with other businesses in your industry. Our San Diego IRS attorney explains what steps you should take to ensure you are protected.
Once you receive a notice that IRS intends to audit you, here are a few things you need to do:
Many times, IRS will only question certain sections of your tax return, such as how you calculated and reported your gross income. This is especially true of self-employed individuals or business owners who are majority owners.
Once you know the reason that triggered your audit, you need to be able to provide documents to verify your income, expenses, or other transactions reported on your tax return. There are alternative methods to establish your position if you lack direct proof; however, it is important to reach out to your vendors, banks, and other individuals and businesses who have records that are useful in your audit. Banks generally retain your records (i.e. bank statements, canceled checks, etc) for seven years. Businesses that you have done business with generally keep transaction records for 3 years.
While you may be tempted to ignore the IRS’ attempt to reach out to you, not responding by the specified deadline will make matters worse. If you do not respond to an audit notice, the IRS will eventually close the audit and assess your taxes based on assumptions the Revenue Agent made. IRS can also contact third parties (i.e. your neighbors, business partners, vendors) who have information useful in your audit.
Having an expert by your side to prepare your legal defense, review your documents for potential issues, and handle all discussions with IRS will take a burden off your shoulders and can improve your chances of a successful audit resolution. Remember, anything you say or communicate to IRS can and will be used against you.
If you face an IRS tax audit alone, you are placing your business and assets at risk. Contact an IRS Tax Attorney today.
The Budget Reconciliation Act will re-fund the IRS with audits making up the lion’s share of the way the IRS intends to make back that investment in the Government Department. With the right financial and legal experts at your side, however, you can successfully navigate this complex process. Once you have received notice of an audit, contact our San Diego IRS attorneys! We can investigate your audit and determine your legal and business options.