Katie Clunen is a sharp family law attorney in Westlake Village, CA. She recently asked me whether a couple with tax issues going through a divorce need separate attorneys to deal with the tax problem, or whether they can jointly hire a tax attorney. Watch this short Vlog for the answer. Read more >>
February 12, 2021
My life left the path of “average” when my father, a research chemist, received a posting in his company’s sales division in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more >>
February 10, 2021
That dreaded, fifth season of the year is soon to be upon us: Tax Season. Many Americans are turning their attention to tax returns and as they file, most people wonder “could I get audited this year?” The statistical chances of a tax return getting flagged for an audit are very small, but it still weighs on one’s mind. So, let’s take a look at the filing and audit process a little closer: Read more >>
January 28, 2021
I recently got a letter from Pioneer Credit Recovery of Horseheads, New York (population 6,461), telling me that it was taking over one of my clients’ accounts from the IRS. Read more »
November 13, 2020
California just became a much more debtor-friendly state. Specifically, most people filing chapter 7 personal bankruptcy no longer risk losing a house in which they have substantial equity. Read more »
October 20, 2020
I saw this article originally in the Wall Street Journal, front page. But, I’m posting from the New York Times, because it’s not behind a paywall. Read more »
October 16, 2020
A merchant who buys and sells wines through an LLC that shows up as a Schedule C business on his personal tax return was recently audited. Read more »
October 16, 2020
Many of my bankruptcy clients want to know what will happen if they repay a family member before filing bankruptcy. It’s an important and common question I just faced. Read more »
October 13, 2020
Hi, Sebastian the Feline Paralegal here. “The boss” John, tax and bankruptcy lawyer, says
my blog’s not web-ready yet, which I think is ridiculous…see my tired paws??? Read more »
September 29, 2020
The U.S. federal and California state governments fund their activities by imposing and collecting taxes on various transactions. Read more »
September 22, 2020
