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Fell a little short on your estimated tax payments? No worries!

Posted on February 6, 2019February 13, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in Tax Planning & Compliance, Tax Services

On January 16, 2019, the IRS announced that it will be waiving the tax underpayment penalty for those who fell short on their 2018 estimated tax payments. The federal tax underpayment tax penalty is usually waived for taxpayers who paid at least 90% of their tax liability during the year...

U.S. Department of Justice Announces New Policies for Prosecution of Corporations, Focusing on Individual Wrongdoers

Posted on January 31, 2019February 13, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in Business Law, Criminal Tax Law

Justice Department announces new policies for prosecuting individuals who are responsible for corporate wrongdoing. This past November, Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein announced that the Department of Justice has enacted changes to its policies and procedures regarding the prosecution of corporate financial fraud and other misconduct. Corporate fraud: the...

March and April Tax Deadlines To Look Out For

Posted on January 30, 2019February 27, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in Tax Planning & Compliance

Got your 2018 tax documents in the mail? Now is the time to have your individual and business tax returns prepared by Moskowitz LLP. With our new streamlined process, you’ll find that having your tax returned prepared by a tax professional is easier and faster than ever. Get started now...

Leaving California and the Franchise Tax Board Behind: A Little Q&A on California Exit Planning

Posted on January 29, 2019February 13, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in State & Local Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance

Individuals and businesses alike are leaving California to take advantage of lower taxes, lower labor costs, more affordable living, and less stringent regulations elsewhere. If you are part of this exodus, it is important to plan your move carefully so that the State of California has no reason to continue...

Introducing Our Newest Team Member, Raquel Lazar-Paley

Posted on January 15, 2019January 28, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in Moskowitz Staffing

The Firm welcomes Raquel Lazar-Paley as an Associate Attorney whose primary practice focuses on Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate and Litigation. We are pleased to announce that attorney Raquel Lazar-Paley joined the Firm as the manager of our Estate Planning Group. She brings 20 years of experience in estate planning,...

Tax Information Deadlines

Posted on January 15, 2019February 14, 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, 2019February 13, 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, 2019March 13, 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, 2019February 13, 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...

The Top-Rated Cannabis Cryptocurrencies

Posted on January 3, 2019February 13, 2019 by moskowitz Posted in Cannabis Practice Group, Cryptocurrency Tax Assistance

In light of the dangers associated with safeguarding thousands of dollars in cash transactions daily, it’s no wonder that cryptocurrency is so attractive to cannabusinesses. In this post, we will introduce some of today’s top-rated cannabis cryptocurrencies. Cannabis cryptocoins Cryptocoins (cryptocurrency) are generally used just like real coins – to...

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