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Construction Business Owners Guide to EDD Audit Defense

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 IRS Audits Will Look Like in 2026: Key Risks for Real Estate Owners and Business Leaders

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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Who Should Defend a Business in an IRS 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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EDD Site Sweeps in California Construction, What Happens Next and How to Prepare in 2026

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 EDD Audit Guide for Construction 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…

For CPAs: Once Tax Season is Over, Audit Season Begins (We’ve Got You)

For CPAs, the calendar does not slow down after filing deadlines. The work simply changes shape. Tax season is about reporting, audit season is about proof. That shift matters because the agencies reviewing your client’s returns, payroll filings,…
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How to Prepare for the 2025 1099 Filing Deadline

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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IRS Audits in 2026: New Rules, New Technology, and New Triggers Every Business Should Prepare For

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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How to Respond to an IRS Letter in 2026

    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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Restaurants: The Top Three Triggers of 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 federal and state audits…
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IRS Audit Checklist: What to Expect and How to Prepare

IRS may select your tax return for various reasons, including random selection, suspicion of incorrect reporting, or because your return is different from others in your demographic.
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EDD Audits Are Expanding. Here’s What California Businesses 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…