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
Here’s a summary of how I practice law and what I promise my clients. Note: the first letters of each paragraph form my last name, Faucher. Read more »
September 15, 2020
Like so many businesses, the IRS shut down most of its operations during the early months of the pandemic, returning to full work only in early July. Read more »
September 4, 2020
