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Covers tax controversies and tax problems involving the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board, as well as California probate, business transactions and estate planning matters.
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Installment Agreement - Online Payment Agreement
Posted on September 02, 2009Don't call your tax lawyer. When we pay our taxes in full and on time we avoid unnecessary penalties and interest. However, if you cannot pay your taxes in full, you may request a payment agreement on your own. Here's how....
Federal Rules Regarding Treatment Of Workers As Employees Or As Independent Contractors
Posted on August 31, 2009Are your California workers independent contractors or employees under Federal law?
Did You Receive An IRS Notice?
Posted on August 27, 2009Do you owe taxes? Did you receive a notice for taxes being past due? If the delinquent amount is large, call a tax lawyer for help. In the meantime, here is what you can do in response to the notice you got in the mail from the IRS.
Do I In California Need Estate Planning?
Posted on August 24, 2009Free estate planning tips provided by the State Bar of California. Lessen the impact of death and taxes.
More On Offers In Compromise From The IRS
Posted on August 20, 2009If you can pay your total tax liability in a lump sum or with an installment agreement, an Offer in Compromise will not be accepted unless you face special circumstances.
Few Pay Pennies On The Dollar - Including Californians
Posted on August 17, 2009Offer In Compromise: taxpayers in Los Angeles have their OICs rejected by the IRS about as much as in the rest of California and the U.S.
IRS Tax Code, Regulations And Official Guidance
Posted on August 13, 2009Navigate with ease through the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, official IRS Guidance and the Internal Revenue Bulletin.
New IRS Appeals Programs
Posted on August 11, 2009The Internal Revenue Service has prescribed procedures by which you or the Office of Appeals may request non-binding mediation on any issue unresolved at the conclusion of Appeals procedures, or unsuccessful attempts to enter into a closing agreement or a compromise...
Free California Wills
Posted on August 07, 2009California offers free Will forms. Death and taxes may not be avoided, however.
Vesting Title To Property In California
Posted on August 03, 2009How California homeowners hold title to their properties has significant legal ramifications. Don?t leave this important decision to chance. Escrow agents will ask how you would prefer the title to read so don?t wait until you're near the close of the sale to give thought to your options since by then it may be too late.
No California Probate
Posted on July 30, 2009Avoiding a California probate can be accomplished without a living trust. Reduce the impact of death and taxes. Here are some examples....
California's Cheap Off-The-Shelf-Wills
Posted on July 28, 2009Simple California wills. Statutory wills. Free wills. Off-the-shelf wills. Stationary store wills. Do it yourself wills. Hand written wills. Death and Taxes loom large. All may lead to probate litigation.
IRS Collection and Audit Letters
Posted on July 23, 2009Ever get a letter from the IRS? Wonder what to do? What does it mean? Read on....
Challenging California Wills In Any Probate Court, Including Los Angeles
Posted on July 21, 2009Probate litigation may involve challenging the validity of a Will in California's probate court. Here is a short list of grounds often used to challenge or dispute a Will.
New Types Of Business Entities
Posted on July 17, 2009Some California businesses can take advantage of new types of entities permitted only in Nevada.
Los Angeles Times Discusses Estate Planning
Posted on July 15, 2009Retaining a California estate planning lawyer to create a full estate plan can be expensive. Online do-it-yourself wills are legal and cheaper, but the more complicated your wishes, the more chances you take.
Tips To Start A New Business
Posted on July 13, 2009Start your new business out right by following some useful tips and if you want to do business in California, follow some simple rules.
California IOUs: Use It To Pay Taxes
Posted on July 09, 2009Public Service Announcement: read on....
California S Corporations
Posted on July 07, 2009Everything you need to know about California S corporations (well, almost).
Self Help With California Probate
Posted on July 02, 2009It may be difficult for some to proceed in court without an attorney familiar with California Probate law when someone dies in Los Angeles or elsewhere in California and leaves property subject to probate. In California, only a licensed attorney...
California Probate: What If The Will Is Lost?
Posted on June 30, 2009Is the Will required to open a probate in California? Do you have a "lost Will" situation?
California Estate Planning And Your Kids
Posted on June 25, 2009With a play on words, the Wall Street Journal recently published an article entitled "Deciding if Your Kid is Trust-Worthy". Estate planners in California often ask clients the same question since having a living trust may make sense depending on,...
Offer In Compromise Co-Pay Repeal
Posted on June 23, 2009To submit an Offer In Compromise (OIC) with the Internal Revenue Service in order to pay pennies on the dollar, a nonrefundable 20% downpayment is required. Combined with a very low acceptance rate by the Internal Revenue Service of OICs,...
Property Tax And California's Domestic Partners
Posted on June 19, 2009Domestic partners in California whose property was reassessed between January 1, 2000 and January 1, 2006 because of a change in ownership or the death of the owner can apply for an exclusion. Go to the Los Angeles county tax...
LA Estate Planning Revisited
Posted on June 16, 2009Your California estate plan may need to be revisited if your economic picture or other circumstances in your life have changed.
Splitting Legal Fees In California Probates
Posted on June 12, 2009California lawyers share probate fees. Here's why....
Unpaid Payroll Tax Problem: IRS Can Collect Anywhere - Even Los Angeles
Posted on June 10, 2009Payroll tax liens can sometimes be filed by mistake.
Unfiled Tax Return: IRS Can Collect Anywhere - Even Los Angeles
Posted on June 10, 2009Payroll tax liens can sometimes be filed by mistake.
Late Tax Payment - Late Filed Tax Return
Posted on June 05, 2009Haven't yet filed your tax return? Haven't paid your taxes? Here's what you can do....
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If my stepmother goes on Medicaid, can they take my father's house and assets if they have been separated for many years but are still legally married (NJ)?
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