Blue Shield of California Loses CA Tax Exemption
In August, the Franchise Tax Board actually revoked Blue Shield of California's state tax-exempt status and ordered it to file returns and pay taxes going back to 2013. Although Blue [...]
Tax Relief for Farmers Who Got Incorrect Obamacare Tax Forms
Under Code Sec. 36B(a), certain taxpayers are allowed a refundable premium tax credit to help afford health insurance bought through an Exchange. On Feb. 20, 2015, the Department of Health [...]
Can My New Business Keep My Old EIN?
Any time a business is considering any type of restructuring or reorganization the business should not forget the significant, but often overlooked detail of EIN retention. Often switching EINs can [...]
Identity Theft and Your Federal Tax Refund: what to do if your tax identity has been stolen
For any American, the threat of identity theft is real. It's even more scary, however, when fraudsters assume another's identity in order to steal federal tax refunds. Fortunately, the IRS [...]
The President’s “Trust Fund Loophole” is Really an Attack on Basis Step-Up
I listened to the President's State of the Union address tonight--mainly to get more insight on his tax proposals--and was disappointed at the lack of detail. In particular, I was [...]
“Trust Fund Loopholes” To Be Attacked in State of the Union Address
President Obama has tipped his hand on key components of this evening’s State of the Union address. It has been widely publicized that the President will announce several proposed tax [...]