I have a janitorial business with several current subcontractors. Are these subs actually w2 employees now?

I would have to say "yes" based on a recent court case. Please take a look at Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. the Superior Court of Los Angeles...

LLC owned by a non-resident. Shall I pay taxes on the top of the annual registration?

Your registration of the LLC with the CA Secretary of State has triggered the minimum tax of $800 per year which is paid to the FTB. This is paid...

I do I have to pay property tax penalties on a home I inherited ?

Yes is the short answer. Of course, if your uncle's estate is still not closed, the executor could pay the liability out of the trust or estate. I...

You need to immediately contact a state and local tax attorney that specializes in sales and use tax audits and appeals, knows CDTFA staff and has...

My husband (going thru divorce wanna be my attorney) sells and grows marajuana illegally and legally.

Sorry but my practice does not include that specfic area.

Settlement payments in lawsuits are often taxable and must be reported to the IRS. So, you should provide a W-9 if you wish to receive your payment.

Film Industry freelancer being audited Sched A & Misc deductions. Employers/Payroll co won't fill out 13825 or write letters.

Contact a Tax Attorney or professional that specializes in Controversy or Audit work. Many have dealt with this type of issue before and can...

Do 2 separate entities owned by the same parent company, need to have separate seller's permits in each state of nexsus?

Yes; each legal entity needs to have a separate seller's permit in the state where they have a physical location and are selling tangible personal...

Can i sign a check made out to me and my deceased husband, for deposit only?

If you still have a joint bank account, you should have no problem depositing it into that account. If your bank account is in your name only, you...

Part-year California tax resident question

You MAY WISH to be taxed as a part-year resident of California, but there are no guarantees that the Franchise Tax Board will go along. You need to...