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Finding out that you owe the IRS money is enough to ruin even the perfect day. Dealing with the IRS is something most people hope they will never have to do, but if you have received a notice of tax liability, you are going to have to deal with them. One of the biggest issues […]

How can I know if I am subject to a Cryptocurrency audit?  To determine whether you are selected for a cryptocurrency audit you will need to check your federal income tax returns from 2013 to 2017 and your virtual currency transactions for the same years for any unreported capital gains or unreported income. If you […]

Who can represent me before the Employment Development Department?  In many cases, the person can represent themselves, however, it is permissible to retain representation at your expense. Remember, you can do this alone, or with a qualified and professional representative from the Leading Tax Group on your side.  An attorney licensed in California can represent […]

Receiving a notice from the IRS is not something you want to take lightly, especially when the IRS is asking you for documentation or telling you that you owe them money. If you have received a notice in the mail from the IRS and need to know what it means or how to proceed, turn […]

Where can I find someone to represent me?  If you are in California, or outside of the state, you can find experienced and qualified representatives to represent you before the California Franchise Tax Board.  One company located in California is the Leading Tax Group where you can work with a former IRS attorney who can […]

As cryptocurrency rises in popularity, so does the enforcement of taxes by the IRS. The IRS has been ramping up its efforts to crack down on cryptocurrency tax fraud and the number of audits involving crypto continues to rise. Making sure that you file your taxes correctly is more important than ever, especially if you […]

Why is unreported Crypto Income important to the IRS?  The reason that unreported crypto income is important to the IRS is because you can be charged with avoiding income taxes and be sent to prison and pay restitution. Taxpayers transacting in virtual currency are required by law to report those transactions on their tax returns. […]

How should an employer handle payroll matter in their company? Employers can handle this process themselves internally through their own payroll department, or they may use a remote or outside vendor who provides the payroll services to the employer. This outside vendor or remote payroll servicer may be in the same state or across country. […]

If you already know that you won’t be able to pay your tax bill in full, you may be panicking at this very moment. Failing to pay your taxes can result in both fines and criminal charges. The good news is that you do have options available to you that can help you stay on […]

What are the basic elements of an Internal Revenue Service installment agreement? As a taxpayer who finds that you are not able to make full payment of the federal income tax due on or before the annual due date, you may need an installment agreement. There is an individual and business payment plan available, but […]