Many people in California know firsthand how difficult it is to deal with the Internal Revenue Service. Especially at the time of a loved one's death -- when taxes are the last thing you want to think about -- the IRS has a way of finding ways to get the most out of...
Bay Area Estate And Tax Planning Law Firm
Month: August 2013
Study says boomers donate most: How trusts can help you give more
A recent study of the giving habits of the four major generations showed that baby boomers are the most philanthropic. Although baby boomers only make up 34 percent of the people who give to charitable causes, they are reponsible for contributing 43 percent of the...
California business investors facing tax bill after court ruling
According to a California law that was enacted five years ago, people who wanted to invest in small businesses in our state could get a tax break. With that incentive, many people chose to invest their money in promising companies across our state. The benefits of...
California business owners: What to do if you get audited
If you own a business in California, you know what a challenge it can be. You have to make sure your operation runs smoothly, and that means managing people, time, money and more. One thing that all business owners have to deal with is taxes. No one enjoys...
QPRTs less of a factor for avoiding estate taxes today
When any California resident begins to consider estate planning, there are many factor to think about. For a long time, protecting an estate from estate taxes has been a major priority for many Californians. As the federal government has changed the exclusion levels...
How the IRS is even worse for same-sex couples
Nobody in California -- or anywhere else, for that matter -- enjoys working with the Internal Revenue Service. Filing taxes is complicated, and hearing from the IRS after the fact is rarely a good thing unless they're giving you money back. With the recent changes in...