If you’ve received an IRS audit notice for 2025, it’s understandable to feel a bit overwhelmed. However, it’s important not to panic. There are key steps you can take to ensure you’re prepared and can handle the situation effectively.
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Milikowsky Tax Law Blog
The Milikowsky Tax Law Blog, published by Milikowsky Tax Law, focuses on tax law issues affecting small businesses and business owners, particularly in California. It covers topics such as IRS audits, California Employment Development Department (EDD) audits, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) sales and use tax audits, California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) audits, and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) tariff disputes. The blog provides guidance on audit triggers, defense strategies, and compliance requirements, including worker classification under AB-5, PPP loan forgiveness appeals, and tax reporting for industries like restaurants and manufacturing. It aims to help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and government enforcement actions.
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The Inside Scoop: IRS Criminal Investigations FAQs
When it comes to IRS tax crime investigations, understanding how the government approaches these cases is critical. At Milikowsky Tax Law, we regularly handle cases involving IRS criminal investigations and know the key questions business owners and taxpayers have. Here…
What to Do If the IRS Denies Your ERC Claim
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a key relief program for businesses impacted by COVID-19, offering financial support to help keep employees on payroll. However, many business owners who filed ERC claims are now receiving IRS denial letters—either a 105C…
The Inside Scoop: How the IRS Identifies a Criminal Tax Matter
When does the IRS consider a tax issue to be criminal? The answer lies in willfulness—the intentional and voluntary violation of a known legal duty. If the IRS suspects criminal tax fraud, they will conduct a thorough investigation, examining…
What to Do If You Receive an ERC Denial Letter from the IRS
Receiving a denial letter for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) from the IRS can be stressful, but taking immediate and strategic action can help minimize potential financial consequences.
Here are the steps you should follow to address the situation effectively.…
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In 2021, a new anti-money laundering law introduced the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Requirement, mandating certain companies to disclose information about their ownership and control to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
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How to Navigate an EDD Audit: A Client’s Journey with Milikowsky Tax Law
Create the Lab, an event and film production studio in Hawthorne, California, was audited by the California Employment Development Department (EDD), founder Mykel feared a significant financial blow. But with the expert guidance of Milikowsky Tax Law, the experience turned…
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Facing an audit from the California Employment Development Department (EDD) can be daunting for any business owner, especially when it involves potential 1099 worker misclassifications. The process is complex, the stakes are high, and the regulations are difficult to navigate…