Tax Blog and News
David C. Holtz to Speak at Provisors Tax Masters Affinity Conference Regarding “Strategies for Avoiding Hazards in California Sales and Use Tax Audit”
Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin tax attorney, David C. Holtz, will be speaking at the Provisors Tax Masters Affinity conference, Friday, July 17, 2020, at the Westlake Provisors Lawyers Affinity Group. David will be presenting on the topic “Strategies for Avoiding...
Igor Drabkin and David Warner to Conduct Strafford Webinar on Updates Related to FBAR Filings and Enforcement
We are pleased to announce that Igor Drabkin and David Warner will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford live webinar, “FBAR 2020 Update: FinCen Form 114, Deadlines, Extension, Penalty Resolution, and Waiver Provisions” scheduled for Thursday, July 16
Michele Weiss to Speak on the Impact of COVID-19 on Tax Law
Michele Weiss, senior counsel at Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin will present a program at the June 12, 2020, meeting of the Provisors’ Lawyers and Legal Affinity Group meeting. The program is entitled: The Impact of COVID-19 on Tax Law: Relief, Planning Opportunities and Traps For the Unwary.
Beware the Ides of July 2020
On July 15, 2020, taxpayers will be faced with the trifecta of the due dates for their federal tax reporting and payment obligations for 2019 and the first and second quarters of 2020. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the IRS provided tax relief in the form of an extension of federal tax filing and payment obligations.
Skipping FTB Installment Payments
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the California Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”) has followed the IRS’ lead and given taxpayers penalty-free extensions to July 15, 2020 to file and pay their California tax obligations for 2019 and for the first two quarters of 2020.
Time to File IRS Claim for Refund and bring Refund Suit is Extended
Due the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), have extended the deadlines to file a refund claim and to bring suit upon a claim for refund.
Time for Filing U.S. Tax Court Petitions is Extended
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Treasury Department and the IRS, pursuant to its authority in IRC Section 7508A, has extended the time to file certain petitions with the U.S. Tax Court.
IRS Extends More Tax Deadlines for Individuals, Corporations, Trusts, Estates, and Others
The IRS continues to provide relief to taxpayer as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, April 9, 2020, the IRS expands this relief to additional returns, tax payments and other actions.
California Sales Tax COVID-19 Relief: 12 Month Interest Free Installment Agreements for Past Due Sales Tax Liabilities of $50,000 of Less
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (the California Sales Tax Agency) announced its COVID-19 relief for past due sales tax liabilities of $50,000 or less.
Gary Slavett to speak on COVID-19 Administrative and Legislative Relief
Tax Attorney Gary Slavett will speaking at the upcoming Beverly Hills Bar Association webinar on COVID-19 Administrative and Legislative Relief.