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Taxation & Estate Planning

California Tax Attorney Blog

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.
By Mitchell Port

Post Frequency: 3.3/day

Last Entry: April 01, 2011 at 08:53:58

The Tax Collection Manual

Posted on March 17, 2008
Tax help for your tax problems is often online. The IRS publishes it's collection manual which may hold answers to some frequently asked questions about the tax collector. Here is a list of the table of contents for the part of the IRS manual which details the tax collection process.

California Probate Court - Court Rules

Posted on March 14, 2008
The ins-and-outs of a California probate case - in the Los Angeles Superior Court and elsewhere - are available online. Here is a list of topics covered....

Avoid Probate In California

Posted on March 12, 2008
Avoid probate and avoid using a California probate lawyer by qualifying the estate for transfer under the small estates law. Here's how....

How To Report Tax Cheats Or Fight Back

Posted on March 10, 2008
Want to fight false claims of tax cheating submitted by your ex-spouse or former employee? Claims filed with the IRS' Whistleblower's Office for a reward are not a slam-dunk. Fight back!

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IRS Publications And Forms

Posted on March 07, 2008
The IRS makes obtaining useful tax information very easy. Access by phone, internet, the local library and your post office makes compliance with the tax law a bit easier. Here's where you can get help...

Gifts And Your Taxes

Posted on March 05, 2008
Gift tax planning can significantly reduce your federal estate and death taxes. Various gifting techniques are available through proper application of the tax laws with surprising and beneficial results.

California Limited Liability Company Fee

Posted on March 03, 2008
Limited Liability Companies have much going for them. But for some businesses, LLCs can be very expensive to operate because of the gross receipts tax paid to the California Franchise Tax Board.

Persons Entitled To Appointment As Executor or Administrator In Probate

Posted on February 29, 2008
Who gets to serve as the Administrator in a California probate proceeding? Depending on a person?s relation to the decedent, the California Probate Code provides all the answers.

California Probate Law

Posted on February 26, 2008
Resources and references to California probate are innumerable. One particularly good place is the County law library.

Transfer Of Small Estate Without Probate

Posted on February 22, 2008
Skipping probate is easy under the right circumstances. You may not even need a California probate lawyer.

Offer In Compromise

Posted on February 20, 2008
I am unable to pay my delinquent taxes. Will the IRS accept an Offer in Compromise? You may qualify for an Offer in Compromise if you are unable to pay your taxes in full or if you are facing severe or unusual economic hardship.

California Probate Court Filing Fees

Posted on February 18, 2008
What does it cost to start a probate case in California? The fees for 2008 have changed. Heirs and beneficiaries of a probate estate are no longer burdened with the high filing fees of years past.

Avoid Probate In California

Posted on February 15, 2008
In California, if you want to get at property which you believe should be yours after someone dies, you may be able to avoid probate. The California Probate Code outlines the procedure for taking possession of property without probate. Here's how.....

FTB Publicizes Names Of Delinquent Taxpayers

Posted on February 13, 2008
Avoid the adverse publicity of being listed on a government website as a delinquent taxpayer in California who owes personal income tax, corporate income tax, sales tax or use tax. Contact a qualified tax attorney to help fix those California tax problems.

Time To Choose A Tax Return Preparer - Some Advice

Posted on February 11, 2008
Need a referral to a tax return preparer? Want to know how to go about finding someone who is qualified to prepare your income tax return? Here are some useful ideas.

Have You Been Mistakenly Treated As An Independent Contractor? There's A Solution

Posted on February 08, 2008
Sometimes a worker is incorrectly treated as an independent contractor when they are actually an employee. When this happens, you want to make sure you are properly and fully credited with your share of taxes you paid. Here's how....

Federal Court Reverses The U.S. Tax Court

Posted on February 06, 2008
You may be entitled to a new and objective IRS appeals officer to hear your Collection Due Process case. The federal circuit court recently ruled that "prior involvement" by a case officer may disqualify that case officer from hearing your new matter so that you can have "fresh eyes" and an objective person evaluate your claims.

Harebrained Tax Schemes

Posted on February 04, 2008
Tax planning uses tax avoidance judiciously; tax evasion involves a crime. Proper tax planning can go far to save money but improper tax protesting can lead you to jail. The IRS gives you a road map to what tax arguments it considers frivolous. Read on...

Government Sues To Close San Diego Tax Preparation Firm

Posted on February 01, 2008
Looking for a new and honest tax return preparer in California? Do you have confidence in your return preparer? Some of us in San Diego have no choice but to get a referral to another tax professional since the government shut down a local preparer firm.

Tax Avoidance Or Tax Evasion?

Posted on January 30, 2008
IRS warns businesses and individuals to watch for questionable employment tax practices.

This Tax Season, Select A Professional Tax Preparer

Posted on January 28, 2008
Do you want a referral from a tax attorney to a tax return preparer, accountant, CPA or enrolled agent for this upcoming tax season? Are you thinking about hiring a new tax consultant? What criteria are useful to help make a decision about whom to hire?

California Business Resources

Posted on January 25, 2008
California business resource links at your fingertips. Doing business in California and want to know about compliance with federal and state law? Read on....

California's State Tax Agencies

Posted on January 23, 2008
Here's a handy list of links to California's tax agencies and the type of tax each one collects.

Taxable Income, Tax Credits, And Tax Deductions And Exclusions Q&A

Posted on January 21, 2008
One-stop shop for answers to common questions about taxable income, expense deductions, tax credits and other subjects is available to you courtesy of the IRS. Take a look....

Can The IRS File A Federal Tax Lien On Property Not Belonging To The Taxpayer?

Posted on January 18, 2008
The IRS must establish that when unpaid employment taxes are due and it wants to file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien againt the taxpayer to protect its interests, the IRS must establish that the taxpayer held an interest in the property under state law when the taxpayer no longer appeared to own it at the time the lien was filed.

Need Information From The IRS About Your Tax Return?

Posted on January 16, 2008
Even with a bureaucracy the size of the IRS, there are easy and convenient options for getting copies of your federal tax return information.

California Estate Income Tax Clearance Certificate

Posted on January 14, 2008
In a California probate, the attorney or executor may have to apply for and obtain a tax clearance certificate from the Franchise Tax Board before a probate court can distribute property to heirs and beneficiaries. Here are instructions for obtaining that tax clearance certificate.

California LLCs: Common Questions

Posted on January 11, 2008
Thinking about forming a California LLC? Here is a list of frequently asked common questions you may want to answer before creating the LLC.

Who Is An Innocent Spouse In California?

Posted on January 09, 2008
Think you may qualify for California innocent spouse relief? Is the California Franchise Tax Board trying to collect tax you know is owed only by your spouse or ex-spouse? There's tax help available for eligible spouses from a qualified tax attorney.

Hiring A Lawyer In California

Posted on January 07, 2008
Need information about hiring the right attorney in California? Want to know about California Wills, California estate planning or California living trusts? The California State Bar has pamphlets about these and many other topics. Follow the links in this blog.

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