Innocent Spouse Relief Extended
When spouses sign a joint tax return, they are both stating that what is included on the return is correct. They are also agreeing that [...]
Sexual Harassment Does Not Require Sexual Motive
Two years ago, a California appellate court ruled in the case of Kelly v. The Conco Companies, Inc. (2011) 196 Cal.App.4th 191 that a man's [...]
How $1MM In Offshore Funds Can Cost You Over $4MM in Taxes
Having undeclared funds in offshore bank accounts is one of the easiest ways to ensure an IRS headache. As Jim Rome once educated daredevil Evel Knievel, [...]
IRS Offers Streamlined Processing for Certain 501(c)(4)s
The IRS just announced that if you've had a 501(c)(4) application languishing for more than 120 days, then they will allow you to be able [...]
Will Prop 13 Lead to a Detroit-Like Bankruptcy for CA Cities?
Recently on MSNBC's Morning Joe, former Obama Economic advisor Steven Rattner declared that the slew of municipal bankruptcy filings were simply the result of California's [...]
Effect of Prop 8 and DOMA Rulings Minimal
I have been asked for my opinion on the Supreme Court Prop 8 and DOMA rulings, both in terms of the outcome and the effect [...]