Brotman Law

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Filing for bankruptcy may feel like accidentally stepping off a cliff it’s not something most people can mentally prepare themselves for in advance. When it happens and you find yourself falling, it’s difficult to know if you’ll hit rocks below and suffer permanent damage. Alternately, you could plunge into a lake, bob to the surface and have an easy swim to shore. Then there are the issues that accompany the decision to file such as tax consequences. The debtor must try ...to satisfy not just the creditors, but often federal and/or state tax collectors. In this article, I will be addressing a couple of the most frequently asked questions I get regarding bankruptcy as well as some of the tax issues that can arise because of it. I will conclude with some bankruptcy and tax facts as well as a California-specific issue. https://www.sambrotman.com//know-about-tax-debt-before-fil

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Tax Optimization Is The Way To Get You There. The second commonality among those that have reached the top of the mountain is tax optimization. Successful people and companies have winning tax strategies. Regardless of your personal feelings about paying taxes, your yearly expense to the government is not creating any leverage for you. In fact, it detracts from your ability to create leverage by impacting your cash flow. Cash flow is king because it drives profitability, fuels growth, and creates opportunities for management and ownership. On the personal side, cash flow sustains and enhances your personal living situation.

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The Top Of The Mountain Is Closer Than You Think. Financial freedom, peace of mind, and living a life free from interference from California and the IRS is possible. If you look at people in our society that have obtained this status, many of them were not born wealthy. Rather the commonality is that they were able to create leverage in their own lives that propelled them forward. We view this as critically important because it allows people to live their best lives and focus on their legacy. Visit our website to learn more about "Ten Big Ideas To Change The Way you Think About Your Taxes" https://www.sambrotman.com/tax-business-ideas

A warning that we are anticipating a major rise in both IRS and State enforcement activity. Here's how to protect yourself and your business: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAJA0rKMVkE

Are you scheduled for a sales tax audit in the state of California? Our ebook provides comprehensive coverage of everything you need to know to survive a sales tax audit in the Golden State, including: - How companies are selected for audit... - Which files and documents the tax auditor is likely to request - California sales tax audit procedures and techniques - How to prepare for a sales tax audit Download and read this ebook to prepare for a sales tax audit of your business. https://bit.ly/29VDWma

Our founder Sam Brotman was quoted by the Sacramento Bee in a recent report investigating tax liens against California Representative TJ Cox. Records show two liens filed against Cox businesses within the past year. After reviewing the tax documents, Brotman said: This shows the operators of these businesses were negligent at the very least, or willfully not paying their taxes."... You can read the full article here: https://www.sacbee.com//capitol-alert/article229297509.html

The California State Assembly passed a bill that makes Amazon and other marketplaces responsible for the registration and collection of sales taxes on behalf of the Amazon sellers that they service. Although the bill does lower the compliance burdens in the future for small Amazon sellers, much more noteworthy is that the relief provisions or any of the changes incorporated in the bill do not have any retroactive effect. More specifically, the legislature declined to offer any relief to Amazon sellers who failed to collect and remit past tax. Read more about this development here: https://buff.ly/2IljdtX

California legislature passed a new law concerning Amazon sellers; governor is expected to sign. https://www.sambrotman.com/california-legislature-approves/

Are you being audited or chased by state tax collections? Do you have a state sales tax dispute? In our next webinar, "State Sales Tax Collection - What You Don't Know," hear the latest tax enforcement updates from experienced tax attorneys who handle tax controversies and disputes daily. Learn about collection tools and tactics used routinely, as well as collection alternatives and payment options for taxpayers. Register today:... https://buff.ly/2TyvAVo

Part of being a business owner is filing and paying payroll taxes for your employees. In California, the Employment Development Department, or EDD, administers these taxes. In addition to receiving tax filings and payments, the EDD also identifies and investigates potential infractions of tax law. What do you do if you develop tax problems and find yourself on the receiving end of an audit? In our webinar this Thursday, we will cover the top 10 mistakes that businesses make i...n a payroll tax audit. Register today for this free webinar. Space is limited! https://buff.ly/2TUXmje

This morning, Sam went through the new proposed sales tax legislation in CA (AB 147) and its effect on Amazon sellers. A good resource for what changes are potentially coming in California. https://youtu.be/t624GAvfXVE

Good morning from San Diego! Reminder that at 12 p.m. PST today we will be hosting our second sales tax webinar. You can register now using this link: https://buff.ly/2UXZOSK ... We look forward to seeing you there. See more