The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (known as the CDTFA) uses levy notices to seize a taxpayer's money or right to money held by the taxpayer or a third party when the taxpayer has not resolved their outstanding tax liability. In most cases, levies are served … [Read more...]
IRS & California Tax Audit Articles
The following contains a list of articles about tax audits by the Law Office of Jin Kim. Specific topics include IRS income tax audits, CDTFA sales tax audits, and EDD payroll tax audits.
CDTFA Liquor Store Audits
Proprietors of liquor stores that sell beer and wine are frequently audited by the CDTFA for sales and use tax violations. In general, liquor stores, like gas stations, are cash-intensive retail businesses that are obligated to collect sales and use taxes on many items, but not … [Read more...]
After Receiving Your Audit Report
As soon as the auditor finishes the examination, the Internal Revenue Service mails Form 4549 or the Income Tax Examination Change, which is supposed to show the proposed changes to your tax liabilities. You can classify the report under three kinds: win, lose, and mixed. If, … [Read more...]
Types of IRS Audits: Field, Correspondence & Office
If you are the adventurous type, the audit process with the Internal Revenue Service can be viewed as a battle: you develop a strategy, prepare, and work toward accomplishing the objective. At times that can mean resolving your audit without additional tax liability. Other … [Read more...]