On Tuesday evening our tax lawyers sent out an announcement discussing some of the tax filing and payment implications of the Covid-19 virus. We indicated that Secretary of Treasury Mnuchin had announced payment and filing extensions for the 2019 income tax returns. Mnuchin was quoted as saying “We encourage those…
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How Many Years Does a Tax Audit Cover?
The IRS generally will look at returns filed during the last three years during a tax audit. The Assessment Statute Expiration Date (ASED) places a limit for the time period the IRS has to make a tax assessment. The ASED is three years from the day the return was filed,…
Why You Should Consider an “Offer in Compromise” to the IRS
An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is a program that allows taxpayers to settle their tax debt for a lump sum which is less than the total amount owed. The IRS will look at your ability to pay, income, expenses, and assets to determine how much they are likely to recover…
Behind on Payroll Tax Deposits? Here’s What You Need to Know
As a California employer, you are responsible for making payroll tax payments to the California Employment Development Department and the IRS. These payroll tax deposits must be made regularly, often monthly or weekly as taxes are withheld from payroll disbursements. If you become behind on making these deposits, you could…