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John Milikowsky, Esq. | Founder | John Milikowsky represents U.S. and foreign businesses and individuals in sophisticated business transactions involving U.S. tax matters. Relentlessly defending each client in federal and state audits and criminal investigations to protect their civil
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John Milikowsky, Esq. | Founder | John Milikowsky represents U.S. and foreign businesses and individuals in sophisticated business transactions involving U.S. tax matters. Relentlessly defending each client in federal and state audits and criminal investigations to protect their civil
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John Milikowsky, Esq. | Founder | John Milikowsky represents U.S. and foreign businesses and individuals in sophisticated business transactions involving U.S. tax matters. Relentlessly defending each client in federal and state audits and criminal investigations to protect their civil
Jason Ramsay has been running California Flooring Service for more than three decades. He knows how to manage projects, coordinate crews, and solve problems that come up in the field. When an audit notice arrived, his first instinct was the
For many business owners, an audit notice arrives without warning. One day operations are moving as expected, and the next, a letter introduces a formal review process that demands immediate attention.
For Jason Ramsay, a tile and flooring contractor and
The construction industry has been on EDD’s radar for a long time. If you run a construction business in California and you use independent contractors, framers, electricians, laborers, specialty subs, you need to understand exactly why your industry draws this
Receiving a CDTFA sales tax audit notice introduces a process that requires organization, clarity, and a strong understanding of your financial records.
The audit is built around one core objective: verifying that your reported sales and taxable sales align across
For many business owners, hiring independent contractors feels like a practical way to manage costs and maintain flexibility. In California, that decision carries real legal exposure if it is not handled correctly.
Worker classification is no longer just a compliance
Worker classification is one of the most important operational decisions a business makes. In California, that decision carries ongoing implications for payroll, compliance, and how your business is evaluated by state agencies.
The distinction between W-2 employees and independent contractors
Unfiled tax returns are drawing increased attention from the Internal Revenue Service. For many individuals and business owners, the assumption is that if nothing is filed, nothing happens. That is not how the system works. The fact is that failing
