State & Local Tax Issues | An Archive of Blog Posts from Moskowitz LLP

Tax Information Deadlines

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in State & Local Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance

Deadline: January 31, 2019 Form 1040-ES: Estimated Tax Payment (4th Quarter 2018) If you don’t pay your income tax obligations through withholding because you are self-employed or are otherwise required to pay quarterly estimated taxes, be sure to postmark your fourth payment before the January 16th deadline. If you file...

2018 Tax Prep and Organizer Resources

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in Estate Planning & Taxation, State & Local Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance

Our attorneys and accountants have extensive experience preparing tax returns and other reports to federal, state and other taxing agencies. The firm handles both routine and complex tax filings at the federal, state and local levels. We prepare the full range of returns, including individual income tax returns,corporate tax returns,...

“When you steal from the state coffer, you are stealing from the public.”

Posted on January 10, 2019January 2, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in State & Local Taxation

State sales taxes may appear to be small fry compared to federal income taxes, but don’t be misled. The State of California is serious about collecting sales tax, and is vigilant in its pursuit and punishment of retailers who fail to remit the amounts they collect from their customers. The...

The State of California Hits “Rock Bottom”

Posted on January 8, 2019January 2, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in State & Local Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance

This past June, Michael Steven Rock of “Rock Bottom Beds,” a furniture store in Roseville, California, was sentenced to one year in jail followed by five years’ probation for sales tax evasion and filing a false state income tax return. From July 2008 through June 20012, Mr. Rock had collected...

Opportunity Zones, Part IV: How to Take Advantage of the Tax Benefits of Opportunity Zone Investment

Posted on December 27, 2018January 2, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in State & Local Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance

Other Posts in this Series Part I: New Opportunity To Save Taxes While Doing Good Part II: The Tax Benefits of Opportunity Zone Investment Part III: Opportunity Zone Investment Rules Steps to ensuring that you receive the tax benefits of your opportunity zone investment. In Parts I, II, and III,...

Opportunity Zones, Part III: Opportunity Zone Investment Rules

Posted on December 26, 2018January 2, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in State & Local Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance

Other Posts in this Series Part I: New Opportunity To Save Taxes While Doing Good Part II: The Tax Benefits of Opportunity Zone Investment Part IV: How to Take Advangage of the Tax Benefits of Opportunity Zone Investment The longer you hold qualified opportunity zone property, the greater the tax...

Opportunity Zones, Part II: The Tax Benefits of Opportunity Zone Investment

Posted on December 24, 2018January 2, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in State & Local Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance

Other Posts in this Series Part I: New Opportunity To Save Taxes While Doing Good Part III: Opportunity Zone Investment Rules Part IV: How to Take Advangage of the Tax Benefits of Opportunity Zone Investment The longer you hold qualified opportunity zone property, the greater the tax benefit. Opportunity Zones...

Opportunity Zones, Part I: New Opportunity to Save Taxes While Doing Good

Posted on December 20, 2018January 2, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in State & Local Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance

Other Posts in this Series Part II: The Tax Benefits of Opportunity Zone Investment Part III: Opportunity Zone Investment Rules Part IV: How to Take Advangage of the Tax Benefits of Opportunity Zone Investment The new tax law provides a tax incentive for investments in “Opportunity Zones” in order to...

First Steps to Establishing Your New Business: Know Your Business Taxes!

Posted on October 2, 2018December 21, 2018 by moskowitz Posted in Business Law, State & Local Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance, Tax: Audits, Litigation & Collection

Other Posts in this Series Choosing the Right Business Structure for You, Part I Choosing the Right Business Structure for You, Part II The Initial Paperwork Other Filings, Other States Management and Risk Your company is responsible for various types of business taxes, and if you don’t comply you could...

First Steps to Establishing Your New Business: Other Filings, Other States

Posted on September 28, 2018December 21, 2018 by moskowitz Posted in Business Law, State & Local Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance

Other Posts in this Series Choosing the Right Business Structure for You, Part I Choosing the Right Business Structure for You, Part II The Initial Paperwork Know Your Business Taxes Management and Risk Establishing a new business is more than just submitting some initial paperwork to register with the state....

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