California residents may be penalized by the IRS if it determines that they owe more taxes than they paid on their annual returns. The government may assess a negligence penalty for up to 20% of the amount underpaid. The IRS penalizes taxpayers if it determines that...
Could an honest tax mistake lead to criminal charges?
Tax forms and tax rules are incredibly confusing. It is not unheard of for someone to make an honest mistake when completing the annual tax return. You might wonder if you could get into trouble due to such a mistake. Finance Train explains that the IRS does not...
The consequences of tax fraud
There is a wide range of activities that the Internal Revenue Service may consider tax fraud. It can be something as complicated as participating in white-collar crime or something seemingly simple and innocuous, such as failure to file tax returns. Tax evasion is a...
What are the penalties for tax evasion?
If you are currently facing allegations or charges of tax evasion, you are likely unsure of what your next steps should be and may even feel like you do not have any options at all. When faced with the threat of tax evasion charges, the thought of potential long-term...
Looking to pay fewer taxes? Do it the legal way.
Paying taxes is never fun. Many people look for ways to pay less than what they owe. There are numerous methods to pay less tax, but some are illegal. People who want to pay less tax, but do not want to risk getting into legal difficulty, can take advantage of a...
Tax evasion vs. tax avoidance
For most working adults, the first quarter of each year means “tax season”. Many of you are probably hoping that your deductions and credits result in a hefty refund. While capitalizing on these legitimate items is beneficial, underpaying your taxes could land you in...
Does the IRS consider a mistake to be tax fraud?
When you are preparing your federal and California state taxes, you may end up making a mistake on your return. Tax codes are often complex, and it may be easy for you to violate the rules unintentionally. If the IRS finds an error on your return, it may perform an...
What to expect as the subject of an IRS audit
As a California resident who has recently learned that the Internal Revenue Service plans to take a closer look at your tax filings, you may be feeling stress, anxiety and any number of other emotions. , understands how troubling it can be...
More common tax myths you should know about
We discussed several tax myths in this blog last year. Now that tax time is here again, it’s time to revisit some of the common myths surrounding taxes in the United States. At the law office of Attorney-at-Law, we understand the...
Options for offshore asset tax payments
If you are like many people in Southern California, your financial assets may extend beyond the United States. You might own property in one or more foreign countries. You might have business investments in another nation. You might even have a bank account in another...