California Tax Attorney Blog http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/ en-us 2008-05-12T05:35:45-08:00 Where Should I Store My Will And To Whom Should I Give Copies Of My Estate Planning Documents? http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2008/05/where_should_i_store_my_will_a_1.html Find out where to keep your original California Will, living trust and durable powers of attorney. 30Estate Planning californiataxattorneyblog-1 2008-05-12T05:35:45-08:00 Is Your Estate Worth $5 Million Or Less? http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2008/05/is_your_estate_worth_5_million_1.html Unique estate planning is available to those of us whose estates are relatively modest. In this posting is a list a ideas available to those who are not the super-wealthy. 30Estate Planning californiataxattorneyblog-1 2008-05-09T05:30:00-08:00 Estate Planning For Persons With Less Than $5 Million http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2008/05/estate_planning_for_persons_wi.html Download file... 30Estate Planning californiataxattorneyblog-1 2008-05-09T05:30:00-08:00 Wesley Snipes Convicted http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2008/05/wesley_snipes_convicted.html The judge in the Wesley Snipes tax evasion trial felt that probation or a similar light punishment would send the wrong message. 10Tax Controversy californiataxattorneyblog-1 2008-05-07T04:54:47-08:00 A Tax Morale Approach To Compliance http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2008/05/a_tax_morale_approach_to_compl.html Why do people follow the law? The answer, under the traditional theory of compliance, is fear of detection and punishment. Recent literature reveals, however, that the decision to comply is not purely rational. Rather, personal values, social norms, and non-rational cognitive processes also strongly affect the decision. 10Tax Controversy californiataxattorneyblog-1 2008-05-05T05:57:23-08:00 California's Collection Procedures Manual http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2008/05/californias_collection_procedu.html California makes its Procedures and Practices available online. One of its most popular resources is the Collection Procedures Manual which describes in detail the methods use by the Franchise Tax Board to collect unpaid income tax on income in California. The Manual's contents are posted here. 10Tax Controversy californiataxattorneyblog-1 2008-05-02T05:38:17-08:00 Closing Your California Business? http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2008/04/closing_your_california_busine.html How do I dissolve, surrender, or cancel my business entity? Here's some useful information. 40Business Transactions californiataxattorneyblog-1 2008-04-30T05:18:22-08:00 California's Enhanced Tax Revenue Collection Efforts http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2008/04/the_california_legislature_is.html California's Franchise Tax Board (the FTB) may soon be able to suspend occupational and professional licenses because of unpaid income tax liabilities and notify the applicable licensing agency of the suspension. 40Business Transactions californiataxattorneyblog-1 2008-04-28T05:08:54-08:00 Avoiding Probate Litigation http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2008/04/avoiding_probate_litigation.html Multiple marriages, hostile family members, outdated wills and trusts, and dysfunctional families are just a few of the reasons probate litigation arises. Avoiding these causes for probate litigation is do-able. 20Probate californiataxattorneyblog-1 2008-04-25T05:17:33-08:00 Advance Health Care Directive For Your Child http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2008/04/advance_health_care_directivce.html The California advance health care directive is not just for grown ups. It is also a tool for young adults. 30Estate Planning californiataxattorneyblog-1 2008-04-23T05:09:56-08:00