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BOE Audit Options

On: April 27, 2018

I just concluded a BOE audit. I now have a 60k bill to the state. What are my options for repayment? 1. You can pay the BOE (California State Board of Equalization, California state tax agency in charge of sales and use tax) in full. This is a real option to consider as interest continues […]

Bank Levy

On: April 20, 2018

My bank account has just been levied by the IRS. Can I get the money back? You go to the ATM to get some case and are informed there is no money available in your account. You go inside and are informed that the IRS has levied your bank account. Now is the time to […]

Back Taxes and Divorce

On: April 15, 2018

My husband handles our tax returns. I learned that we owe close to $40k in back taxes. I’m leaving him for this and other reasons. Will that tax bill follow me? What can I do? The following assumes that the husband filed “Married Filing Joint.” This requires that both spouses sign the return. If you […]

How Many Years Can the IRS Audit Me For?

On: April 10, 2018

Generally, in an IRS Tax Audit, the IRS can include tax returns filed within the last three years in a Tax Audit. If the IRS identifies a substantial error, they may add additional years. If they are auditing you for years that you have not filed tax returns, this is a very bad situation. The […]