Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor LLP

The Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor are pleased to announce that A. Lavar Taylor and Lisa O. Nelson have both been selected to the 2021 Southern California, Super Lawyers’ List, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in their practice. This is an exclusive list, as only 5% of attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction. Please join us in congratulating both Lavar and Lisa on this excellent accolade and learn more about Super Lawyers’ qualifications at https://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html #ALavarTaylor #LawOfficesALavarTaylor #SouthernCaliforniaSuperLawyers #SuperLawyers #TaxLaw #TaxControversyLaw #ThomsonReuters

Please join our very own A. Lavar Taylor on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 2:30 PM EST at the American Bar Association’s Tax Section’s Virtual 2021 Mid-year Tax Meeting event hosted by Tax Collection, Bankruptcy, and Workouts Committee. During this Zoom Meeting the Topic will be The Impact of Late-Issued Collection Notices in Bankruptcy and Tax-Related District Court Litigation. We encourage you to register online soon as the event will be popular due to the valuable information being presented, and opportunity for 40 CLE credits. Click here to register https://web.cvent.com//57fde6e3-8ab8-497f-b6db-e5b/summary #ALavarTaylor #LawOfficesofALavarTaylor #TaylorLaw #TaxControversyAttorneys #TaxAudits #Taxpayers #TaxAdvice #TaxTips #AmericanBarAssociation #CLECredits

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On November 5th, 2020 the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers collaboratively announced the release of the Best Law Firms rankings. These firms are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Only law firms with at least one lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America are eligible for a ranking. We are excited to announce that the Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor have been included in this group of prestigious law firms. Read the full release here - https://www.taylorlaw.com//u.s-news-and-best-lawyers-relea #ALavarTaylor #LawOfficesofALavarTaylor #TaylorLaw #BestLawFirms #TaxControversyAttorneys #TaxAudits #TaxLawyer

Please join our very own A. Lavar Taylor on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM for a speaking presentation hosted by The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum. During this Zoom Meeting you’ll learn taxpayer tips and strategies for both large and small business owners. We encourage you to register online soon, as the event will fill quickly and click here https://ocbf.org//battening-down-the-tax-hatches-for-the-/ #ALavarTaylor #LawOfficesofALavarTaylor #TaylorLaw #TaxControversyAttorneys #TaxAudits #Taxpayers #TaxAdvice #TaxTips

In 2017 and through the Tax and Jobs Act of 2017, Congress enacted a new section of the Internal Revenue Code that greatly benefits certain business owners. IRS Section 199A provides eligibility for certain taxpayers. This new code allows deductions up to 20% of qualified business income (QBI) from a domestic business operated as a sole proprietorship, partnership, S corporation, or trust or estate for taxable years, beginning after December 31, 2017. Read more in this informative article by Rami M. Khoury, Attorney at Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor at https://www.taylorlaw.com//taxpayers-filing-returns-with-s #LawOfficesOfALavarTaylor #TaylorLaw #TaxAndJobsAct #RevenueCodeSection199A #TaxAdvantages #TaxBenefits #TaxControversyAttorneys

When the California Franchise Tax Board conducts a state tax audit, the Franchise Tax Board looks to impose an additional tax liability upon the taxpayer. In addition, state tax liabilities may result from piggy-backing federal tax assessments imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. Whether additional state tax liabilities arise from California Franchise Tax Board audits, or from additional IRS assessments, the process can be an expensive one for California taxpayers. In thi...s article, Rami M. Khoury, Attorney at Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor, explores why taxpayers should be especially wary of penalties often imposed, and that may be able to be reduced or averted with the right tax counsel. Read more at https://www.taylorlaw.com//california-franchise-tax-board- #ALavarTaylor #LawOfficesofALavarTaylor #LawOfficesOfA.LavarTaylor #TaylorLaw #FranchiseTaxBoard #IRS #TaxControversyAttorneys #TaxAudits #TaxpayersBeAware #TaxAssessments

Don’t Miss This Great Event - It's Not too Late to Register! This is a reminder that the 36th Annual Tax Controversy Institute is on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 from 9:15 AM-3:30 PM (PST). In this virtual event, you’ll learn the latest procedures implemented by the United States Tax Court and best practices to follow for trials and other proceedings in light of COVID-19. Mr. Lavar Taylor, a recognized and notable tax controversy attorney, will moderate an esteemed group of p...anelists for this discussion from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (PST). This session is entitled "Handling Your Tax Court Matter in the COVID-19 Environment and attendees are eligible to earn CEU’s for this event. We recommend you register early for this insightful session to secure your participation at https://www.uclaextension.edu//36th-annual-tax-controversy #ALavarTaylor #LawOfficesofALavarTaylor #TaxLaw #CoronaVirus #COVID19 #UCLA #TaxControversy #AnnualTaxControversyInstitute

The FinCEN announcement extends the FBAR deadline until December 31, 2020 for persons located in areas designated by FEMA as qualifying for disaster relief. These disaster areas include areas affected by the California Wildfires, the Iowa Derecho, Hurricane Laura, the Oregon Wildfires, and Hurricane Sally. A list of the specific counties located in these disaster areas can be found on FEMA’s website. The announcement indicates that any localities later included, within the zo...nes designated by FEMA as being affected by these disasters, will automatically receive the same extension. The announcement also provides that FinCEN will work with persons located outside of the affected areas, but who have been impacted by the disasters such as relief workers, to grant extensions and it encourages such persons to contact Fin Cen’s support line at 1-800-767-2825. If you have any questions regarding your past or current FBAR filing requirements, please reach out to our experienced attorneys at www.taylorlaw.com/connect. #ALavarTaylor #LawOfficesofALavarTaylor #TaxLaw #ForeignBankAccount #Fbar #FEMA #FinCEN

The Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor offers thoughts on U.S. v. Boyd and the potential implications for U.S. taxpayers, residing in the U.S. and throughout the world. In this case the taxpayer, Ms. Boyd, filed a delinquent FBAR and correctly reported all of her foreign bank accounts. The government acknowledged that her failure to timely file her FBAR was non-willful (i.e. a mistake). The case was argued and submitted to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on September 1st, 2020, and we are eagerly awaiting for the final case results. Read the full press release to learn the final outcome at https://www.taylorlaw.com//the-law-offices-of-a-lavar-tayl #ALavarTaylor #LawOfficesofALavarTaylor #TaxLaw #ForeignBankAccountReport #Fbar

Please join us for the 36th Annual Tax Controversy Institute on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 from 9:15 AM-3:30 PM (PST). In this virtual event, you’ll learn the latest procedures implemented by the United States Tax Court and best practices to follow for trials and other proceedings in light of COVID-19. Mr. Lavar Taylor, a recognized and notable tax controversy attorney, will moderate an esteemed group of panelists for this discussion from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (PST). This sessi...on is entitled "Handling Your Tax Court Matter in the COVID-19 Environment and attendees are eligible to earn CEU’s for this event. We recommend you register early for this insightful session to secure your participation at https://www.uclaextension.edu//36th-annual-tax-controversy #ALavarTaylor #LawOfficesofALavarTaylor #TaxLaw #CoronaVirus #COVID19 #UCLA #TaxControversy #AnnualTaxControversyInstitute

On March 25, 2020, the IRS announced the People First Initiative (PFI) to offer temporary relief to taxpayers on a variety of issues, including postponing compliance actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. As an Orange County Tax Controversy Attorney, The Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor regularly represent taxpayers and businesses with outstanding payroll tax liabilities, and those being investigated (or who have been assessed) a trust fund recovery penalty liability. To learn more about this temporary tax relief may impact you or your business, read the full article at https://aboutbtax.com/SWJ #ALavarTaylor #LawOfficesofALavarTaylor #TaxLaw #CoronaVirus #COVID19 #TaxRelief #TaxControversyLaw #PeopleFirstInitiative #PFI

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Happy Independence Day! We are grateful for all those who help protect our nation’s freedom. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July! #ALavarTaylor #LawOfficesofALavarTaylor #FourthofJuly #IndependenceDay #StaySafe

Please join us on Friday, July 17, 2020 from 10:40 AM-12:00 PM (PST) for the sixth annual USD School of LawRJS Law Tax Controversy Institute. In this complimentary virtual event, you’ll hear from high-level government officials and some of the nation’s foremost tax controversy experts. Mr. A. Lavar Taylor will moderate an esteemed group of panelists, including the Honorable Emin Toro, Judge, United States Tax Court, Darren Guillot, Deputy Commissioner for Examination (SBS...E), De Lon Harris, Deputy Commissioner for Examination (SBSE), and Richard Carpenter, Esq. The title and topic is "What Every Practitioner Needs to Know in Handling a Tax Controversy in the Covid-19 Environment. Attendees are eligible to earn MCLE’s and CE’s for their attendance in this virtual event. Register here for free - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fifth-annual-usd-school-of-law #ALavarTaylor #LawOfficesofALavarTaylor #TaxLaw #CoronaVirus #COVID19 #USD #RJSTaxControversyInstitute #USDSchoolofLaw

The Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor are pleased to announce Jonathan T. Amitrano has been again selected to the 2020 Southern California, Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars List, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in their practice. This is an exclusive list, as only 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction and Jonathan has been recognized for six consecutive years. Please join us in congratulating Jonathan on this excellent accolade and learn more about the Rising Star List qualifications at https://www.taylorlaw.com//jonathan-t-amitrano-named-to-20. #ALavarTaylor #LawOfficesALavarTaylor #SouthernCaliforniaRisingStars #RisingStars #TaxLaw #TaxControversyLaw #SuperLawyers #ThomsonReuters