Your Tax Preparer Isn’t Responsible for Your Omissions
A former small business shareholder recently found guilty of tax evasion serves as a reminder that your tax preparer isn’t responsible for what they don’t know. The case involves a buyout agreement the Brooklyn man entered into when he sold shares of stock back to a home warranty business as he exited. The company agreed […]
Proving Business Losses in Texas Courts
Business loss claims pop up in most commercial litigations. Contract disputes, business torts, and antitrust complaints are some of the most prevalent. There are several ways to claim business losses—some are still quite novel. For example, Ukrainian businesses are seeking avenues in which to hold Russia accountable for lost profits caused by Russia’s invasion of […]
How the Rich Pay Surprisingly Few Taxes
How much did you pay Uncle Sam last year? Ever wonder how the 1% like Warren Buffet and Elon Musk pay so little in taxes compared to their wealth? You may be able to use some of their strategies yourself. The White House reports that billionaires pay an average federal individual income tax rate of […]
Still Waiting for PPP Loan Forgiveness?
As COVID-19 relief for small businesses fades away, about 1 million PPP loans remain unforgiven. Roughly 9% of businesses that received PPP loans haven’t filed for forgiveness. A handful who did were denied or are still awaiting an answer. If you have a PPP loan, you should have either received forgiveness or started making payments […]
Are You an Audit Risk?
You may have heard that IRS audits are few and far between these days, and, for most taxpayers, the risk is indeed low. An average American taxpayer ten years ago was about three times more likely to be audited than they are today. The IRS just doesn’t have the staff and resources to audit like […]
Turns Out Chrisley Doesn’t Know Best
Reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were recently convicted for tax fraud and willingly filing false tax returns. They blamed an employee and their accountant feigned ignorance, but the IRS wasn’t having it. What went on, and can it happen to you? The Chrisleys were found guilty of conspiring to defraud community banks out […]
New Anti-Fraud Requirement Coming for Small Businesses
A massive new filing requirement designed to crack down on shell companies and fraud is coming for certain small businesses with fewer than 20 full-time employees or less than $5 million in revenue. It’s relatively easy to set up legal entities in the U.S., and it’s also rather anonymous to do so, with a minimal […]
Avoid This Costly Charitable Deduction Mistake
It’s better to give than to receive, but receiving a tax break for your charitable giving? That’s a win-win. Making a mistake as simple as overlooking the gift receipt, however, can turn a big donation into a massive missed opportunity. Let’s look at an example from a recent court case. A New Mexico couple acquired […]
Gina Valorz Article
Gina Valorz was born and raised here in San Antonio, TX. “I love the city and everything it has to offer,” said Gina. She has lived in Sonoma Ranch since 2011. She and her husband David have a blended family that includes Gina’s sons, Gregory and Steven, and David’s son, Phinney, and daughter, Fiona. “And […]
Don’t Make Foreign Income Your Dirty Little Secret
Tax Court recently upheld a $300,000 tax bill for a retired professor who followed the advice of embassy officials and his CPA when it came to reporting foreign income. It’s an essential lesson for anyone who has ever lived, worked, or held assets in another country at any point in their lives. Here’s how the […]