Tax Court Slams the Brakes on Vehicle Deduction Claim

Do you claim deductions for your vehicle? If you do, make sure to keep a detailed log of your of all your businesses trips. There are many taxpayers who have tried and failed to take advantage of these deductions, including the recent example of Katrina Taylor. Ken...

Many Charged in Worker’s Compensation Scheme

Recently I read an article in the OC Register written by Sean Emery discussing a scheme to defraud worker’s compensation insurance. 10 attorney’s and 6 others had felony fraud charges filed against them by The Orange County District Attorney’s Office. These 16...

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number Information

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. It is a nine-digit number that always begins with the number 9. The IRS issues ITINs to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer...

IRS Offers Tips on Choosing a Tax Preparer

The Internal Revenue Service is cautioning taxpayers to be on the lookout for unscrupulous return preparers, one of the most common “Dirty Dozen” tax scams seen during tax season. The vast majority of tax professionals provide honest, high-quality service. But there...

I-9 Deadline Approaches Quickly

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the new Form I-9 and all employers are required to start using the new form starting January 22, 2017. What is the I-9 process? Within three days of hiring a new employee, the employer (and employee) must...

International & Domestic Trade Conference 2017

Are you a business involved in international or domestic trade and located in the Los Angeles area? You might be interested in attending a conference hosted by the State Board of Equalization which will be held Friday, January 20, 2017, at the American Jewish...

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