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Providing actionable insights and valuable information to help you navigate the complexity of tax law for your business.

What a Tax Audit Actually Feels Like for a Small Business Owner

Running a business requires constant attention to operations, employees, and compliance. Over time, experienced business owners develop systems, processes, and instincts that allow them to manage complexity and keep things moving forward. When…
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W-2 vs Independent Contractor in California: How Classification Decisions Impact Risk, Taxes, and Audits

Author John Milikowsky, Esq. | Founder | John Milikowsky represents U.S. and foreign businesses and individuals in sophisticated business transactions involving U.S. tax matters. Relentlessly defending each client in federal and state audits…
Failing to file a tax return may trigger  an unwanted IRS visit to your home or business.
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Failing to File a Tax Return May Trigger IRS to Visit Your Home

Author John Milikowsky, Esq. | Founder | John Milikowsky represents U.S. and foreign businesses and individuals in sophisticated business transactions involving U.S. tax matters. Relentlessly defending each client in federal and state audits…
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Received an Audit Notice? How to Respond Without Making It Worse

Author John Milikowsky, Esq. | Founder | John Milikowsky represents U.S. and foreign businesses and individuals in sophisticated business transactions involving U.S. tax matters. Relentlessly defending each client in federal and state audits…
EDD Audits expand to 8 years 2026 - update
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EDD Audit Risk Is Expanding to Eight Years, What Business Owners Need to Know

Author John Milikowsky, Esq. | Founder | John Milikowsky represents U.S. and foreign businesses and individuals in sophisticated business transactions involving U.S. tax matters. Relentlessly defending each client in federal and state audits…
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California Use Tax vs. Sales Tax – Mastering CA Sales Tax Audits

    Author John Milikowsky, Esq. | Founder | John Milikowsky represents U.S. and foreign businesses and individuals in sophisticated business transactions involving U.S. tax matters. Relentlessly defending each client in…
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What Triggers a California CDTFA Sales Tax Audit?

Author John Milikowsky, Esq. | Founder | John Milikowsky represents U.S. and foreign businesses and individuals in sophisticated business transactions involving U.S. tax matters. Relentlessly defending each client in federal and state audits…
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What to Expect During an EDD Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide for California Businesses

Author John Milikowsky, Esq. | Founder | John Milikowsky represents U.S. and foreign businesses and individuals in sophisticated business transactions involving U.S. tax matters. Relentlessly defending each client in federal and state audits…
Guidance During an EDD Audit
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Do You Need an Attorney to Represent You in an EDD Audit?

Author John Milikowsky, Esq. | Founder | John Milikowsky represents U.S. and foreign businesses and individuals in sophisticated business transactions involving U.S. tax matters. Relentlessly defending each client in federal and state audits…
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CPAs: How to Help Your Clients Avoid (and Navigate) EDD Audits

Author John Milikowsky, Esq. | Founder | John Milikowsky represents U.S. and foreign businesses and individuals in sophisticated business transactions involving U.S. tax matters. Relentlessly defending each client in federal and state audits…
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What Happens When the Franchise Tax Board Disagrees With Your Federal Return

Author John Milikowsky, Esq. | Founder | John Milikowsky represents U.S. and foreign businesses and individuals in sophisticated business transactions involving U.S. tax matters. Relentlessly defending each client in federal and state audits…
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AB-5 Exemptions: What California Businesses Need to Know About Worker Classification

Why Worker Classification Matters Under AB 5 The ABC Test for Independent Contractors AB 5 became effective on January 1, 2020 and significantly reshaped California’s worker classification rules. The law introduced the ABC test as the standard…