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 they are jointly liable for [...]
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 claim of sexual harassment could [...]
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, "Evel, you can jump the [...]
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 to "self-certify" (subject to audit [...]
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 Proposition 13. This is obviously [...]
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 on the workplace. Here goes. [...]
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