http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/ Published by Mitchell A. Port en-us 2012-02-02T04:00:14-08:00 http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2012/02/who_should_have_a_will.html If you live in California, you should have a will. 20Probate californiataxattorneyblog-1 2012-02-02T04:00:14-08:00 http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2012/01/late_filing_tax_penalties_1.html For 2012, no late filing penalties apply when missing the April 15 tax filing deadline. 10Tax Controversy californiataxattorneyblog-1 2012-01-30T04:07:00-08:00 http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2012/01/new_guidelines_for_innocent_sp.html Right after the New Year, the Internal Revenue Service released new proposed guidelines designed to provide relief to more innocent spouses requesting equitable relief from income tax liability. 10Tax Controversy californiataxattorneyblog-1 2012-01-27T04:02:36-08:00 http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2012/01/real_property_sales_in_califor.html Los Angeles probate courts are not helpful in providing information about the sale of real property. 20Probate californiataxattorneyblog-1 2012-01-23T03:50:05-08:00 http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2012/01/pennies_on_the_dollar_not.html From JK Harris: "To: All Current and Future Clients "Update From JK Harris: "I would like to let our clients and prospective clients know that we are working as fast as possible to get through this new GM/Chrysler style reorganization process. The court has responded to every request in an expedited manner and we anticipate announcing the approval of a sale motion in the next week or so." 10Tax Controversy californiataxattorneyblog-1 2012-01-18T03:26:48-08:00 http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2012/01/offshore_voluntary_disclosure.html The Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program is offered to those taxpayers with offshore accounts or assets. 10Tax Controversy californiataxattorneyblog-1 2012-01-13T04:09:07-08:00 http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2012/01/two_new_types_of_corporations.html Effective January 1, 2012, there are two new types of stock corporations in California — a "benefit corporation" and a "flexible purpose corporation". 40Business Transactions californiataxattorneyblog-1 2012-01-09T03:55:21-08:00 http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2012/01/you_may_be_familiar_with.html Are you familiar with the so-called "national standards" used by the Internal Revenue Service in calculating repayment of delinquent taxes? As of October 3, 2011, new "standards" were issued. 10Tax Controversy californiataxattorneyblog-1 2012-01-05T03:41:50-08:00 http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2011/12/californias_living_wills.html The California Advance Health Care Directive used to be known as a living will, a pull-the-plug form, a right-to-die form, DNR, and the end of life form. The form is free. 20Probate californiataxattorneyblog-1 2011-12-22T03:56:24-08:00 http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2011/12/petitions_in_california_courts_1.html A variety of petitions to file in a California probate Court related to trusts are available. Here is a list of some of them: 20Probate californiataxattorneyblog-1 2011-12-19T03:59:08-08:00