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Practical guides from Victoria Nguyen, EA, on IRS letters, back taxes, restaurant audits, and working with a tax professional.
Are Offers in Compromise Dead? What the 57% Drop in Acceptances Means for Your Back Taxes
IRS Offer in Compromise acceptances fell sharply. What it means for your back taxes and the options that still work.
Sales tax auditsSales Tax Audit Defense: The 7 Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How We Fix Them)
Seven common sales tax audit mistakes, from nexus to missing exemption certificates, and how we fix them.
Sales tax auditsThe Small Business Survival Guide to a Sales Tax Audit: Audit Defense 101
Got a CDTFA sales tax audit letter? How audits work and how to protect your California business.
Estate planningStep-Up in Basis Secrets: How Form 706 Protects Your Heirs from Capital Gains Tax
How the step-up in basis and Form 706 can protect your heirs from capital gains tax.
Restaurant auditsGot a CDTFA Audit Letter? 7 Steps for California Restaurant Owners
What to do first when the CDTFA tells your restaurant it has been selected for a sales tax audit.
Read article →IRS noticesGot a Letter From the IRS? How to Read It and What to Do Next
How to read an IRS notice, what the most common letters mean, and how to respond before the deadline.
Read article →Working with a tax proWhat Is an Enrolled Agent, and When Do You Need One?
What the Enrolled Agent credential means, how EAs compare to CPAs and attorneys, and when to hire one.
Read article →Back taxesHaven't Filed Taxes in Years? How to Get Back on Track
What happens when returns go unfiled, how far back you usually need to go, and how to catch up step by step.
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