I thought this press release was interesting. It is worth noting that the Service does not mention that the refund would be subject to three years of penalties and interest. Still, if the cost to prepare the return is low, any refund is better than no refund. IRS Has $917 Million for People Who Have … Continue reading IRS Has $917 Million for People Who Have Not Filed a 2009 Income Tax Return
Today’s press release from the IRS regarding the VCSP: IRS Expands Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program; Relief From Past Payroll Taxes Available to More Employers Who Reclassify Their Workers As Employees WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has expanded its Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP) paving the way for more taxpayers to take advantage of … Continue reading IRS Expands Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program
As a follow-up to the Franchise Tax Board’s recent press release, I wanted to follow up with the details of California’s Voluntary Compliance Initiative 2 (VCI 2) that began August 1, 2011, and runs through October 31, 2011. If you’ve already taken part in the IRS’ Voluntary Disclosure program, or are considering doing so before the August … Continue reading California's Voluntary Tax Compliance Initiative
In concert with the IRS’ Voluntary Disclosure Program discussed here and here, California is also keenly interested in offering some amnesty to taxpayers who “avoided tax bills” if it mean capturing further state tax revenue. However, the program starts today and the deadline of October 31, 2011 to participate in California’s Voluntary Compliance Initiative is quickly approaching. The benefit of avoiding … Continue reading New Opportunity for California Taxpayers Who Avoided Tax Bills
When a married couple elects their filing status for federal tax purposes, they may only have in mind which option saves them the most. Unbeknownst to many unwitting couples, however, is that, when filing jointly, each spouse also assumes liability for the total tax bill. By way of example… Say, for example, that Jack makes … Continue reading IRS Changes Deadline to Seek Innocent Spouse Relief
If you have tried to record anything in California recently (e.g. a deed on that stone house you recently purchased), you have no doubt run across the requirement that almost everything that crosses the desk at your county’s office of the Recorder must be accompanied by a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR). The name implies this … Continue reading San Francisco Assessor Seeks Increased Penalties for Failure to File PCOR