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Continuing on last week's topic on tips for dealing with an IRS audit and avoiding penalties, it is important to be up front about any errors you may have made. For example, if you entered $10,000 instead of $1,000 for a line item, just own up to it as it will save...
It is that time of year again when people start contemplating filing their tax returns and wondering, perhaps how to respond to an Internal Revenue Service audit and avoid penalties, should an audit be requested. If you are facing an audit of your California business...
It is that time of year again when Alameda residents and others around the country begin to think about preparing and filing income tax returns. With tax laws constantly in flux these days it can be a good idea for many who do not normally enlist the services of a...
As Alameda County residents celebrated the end of one year and the beginning of a new one, members of Congress were busy reaching an agreement that prevented the country from going over the so-called fiscal cliff. While most people were just happy to learn that a deal...
Misconceptions exist about the relationship between age and estate planning. Yes, older people may prioritize estate planning for reasons related to advancing age and health concerns. That does not mean only older California residents benefit from the process. Young...
Residents of California may want to learn more about the role of the fiduciary and their responsibilities. Because fiduciary duty may be a requirement among certain professions, clients and professionals should know more about what this is. The meaning of fiduciary...
For parents, one of the biggest reasons they decide to create an estate plan is to ensure their child will be cared for no matter what. It isn’t easy to think about a tragedy where a child may lose both their parents before they turn 18, but parents have to plan for...
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