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Lately, when we hear about Lindsay Lohan, it is because she is getting into a car accident or is starring in a made-for-TV movie of debatable quality.One of Lohan's recent troubles involves unpaid taxes. Her story actually represents a set of circumstances from which...
There is not much time left, but those in San Francisco who can take advantage of a short sale before the end of 2012 would be wise to do so. A number of tax law changes are about to take place on January 1, 2013, if Congress does not act - which it seems unlikely to...
There has been some controversy surrounding the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act that many people in San Francisco may have heard about. The new law forces overseas banks to share with the Internal Revenue Service very personal information on American customers...
When one thinks of tax fraud in California, one might think of someone hiding assets in an offshore account and not claiming the interest or dividends. Or one might think of a drug dealer or other nefarious character that does not file tax returns but drives a late...
Just two weeks ago we posted about the lack of IRS enforcement of the tax code which restricts religious institutions from making political endorsements, or risk losing their nonprofit status. Not only has the lack of enforcement by the IRS not gone unnoticed, it has...
When implementing an estate plan in California, it is essential to ensure that you receive the proper compensation for the amount of time and work you are putting in. The probate court will look through the amount you charge to see if it is reasonable, especially if...
California families have an exemption for their estate that keeps it from being subject to income taxes. However, above that $11.7 million, the estate tax bill could get large. This is why they need to take measures to reduce the size of their taxable estate. Life...
Not every inheritance involves paying estate taxes, but some estates rise above the federal exclusion amount. California residents that feel familiar with state and federal tax rules might not realize changes could happen. Namely, proposals intended to raise tax...
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