Tax Audit in Anaheim, California

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Tax Audit Lawyers in Anaheim

A "tax audit" in California is the process by which the relevant tax authorities (either the IRS, at the federal level, or its state equivalent) investigate a tax filing in more detail than they do for ordinary filings, usually because there appears to be a discrepancy, or some other suspicious item, in somebody's tax returns. However, the IRS (and state tax authorities) sometimes do rounds of unexpected audits, where they audit taxpayers at random, without necessarily suspecting them of any wrongdoing.

The procedure of being audited in Anaheim, California is usually pretty simple. If and when the tax authorities decide to audit you, they'll send you a letter in the mail detailing what's about to happen. If you receive such a letter, it's extremely important that you make sure it's authentic. Sometimes, scam artists will send fake audit notices to people, claiming that they owe the government money. They will then collect their "taxes" and disappear. You should do an internet search for the name of the tax authority that the letter claims to represent, and call them to verify that you are being audited.

After confirming that the letter informing you of your audit is authentic, there are several things you can do to prepare for your meeting with the auditor. The initial thing you need to do is call them and arrange to meet at a time that's mutually convenient. You should bring any documents and records that the auditor requests, as well as any proof that you think might be helpful in answering the auditor's questions. The auditor will ask you any questions that he or she believes will clear up whatever issues they have with your return. You should answer all of these questions truthfully, as it is illegal to lie to a tax auditor.

Reasons For a Tax Audit in Anaheim, California

A tax audit in California can be conducted for almost any reason at all

As mentioned above, an audit can happen simply because a person was chosen for an audit at random. If you are randomly chosen for a tax audit, and you have been honest and diligent in preparing your tax documents, it will probably be a quick, painless process, and you likely don't have anything to worry about.

Nonetheless, some people in Anaheim, California are audited because the government suspects that they are underreporting their income. For instance, if you report that you only make ,000 per year, and then go out and buy an expensive sports car, the IRS and state tax authorities are going to want to discover where the money to buy that car came from.

Likewise, attempting to deduct a large percentage of your income is likely to raise suspicions. A tax deduction is a way to lower one's tax liability by making some of one's income non-taxable. Some common sources of tax deductions in Anaheim, California are business expenses and charitable donations. Some people, nonetheless, try to include incorrect deductions in their tax returns (attempting to deduct charitable donations they never actually gave, for example). A wide number of deductions will be highly suspicious to the tax authorities, and they will want to see evidence to support every deduction you claim, if you're audited.

How Can A Anaheim, California Tax Lawyer Help?

If you experience an audit in Anaheim, California, and believe that you have properly reported all of your income on your tax filings, it will probably go fine. And if there is anything wrong with your filings, it was likely the result of an honest mistake, and auditors are generally sensitive to this fact. In such cases, the penalty is usually light. It will probably be little more than a requirement that you pay back taxes and interest.

However, there are some tax audits where the underlying facts are much more perplexing than a simple misunderstanding. In these cases, a good tax attorney in Anaheim, California may be necessary to ensure that the process is as painless as it can possibly be.

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Life in Anaheim

Anaheim is a city in the famed Orange County, California. It has the 10th highest population in California and the highest in the entire county. The booming Platinum Triangle is known for the abundance of amenities like 3 theme parks including Disneyland. In fact, the Disneyland Resort is the city's main source of tourism and employment. Some companies with Anaheim headquarters include the Anaheim Memorial Medical Center, ATT, Banco Popular, the parent company of Carl's Jr. and Green Burrito named CKE Restaurants as well as that of Fisker Automotive. Fisker Automotive currently offers some of the best and most attractive electric cars on the market. Owner and designer Henric Fisker is responsible for the designs of other companies like Aston Martin's DB9 and Vantage as well as James Bond's BMW Z8.

Anaheim is home to the NHL Ducks professional hockey team and the Anaheim Angels professional baseball team who won the world series in 2002. There's also an outstanding convention center that attracts business visitors to Anaheim. Anaheim is a popular Los Angeles suburb because it has a relatively low crime rate and outstanding attractions. The Grove of Anaheim, or "The Grove," is a famous venue that hosts a wide variety of events including music and comedy acts like the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and Rob Zombie. Anaheim is also the home to a number of notable celebrities like Tiger Woods and Gwen Stefani.

Given its rapid population and economic growth, Anaheim, California lawyers are on the cutting edge of emerging legal fields, but also well-versed in the more "classic" legal fields - dealing with legal issues that ordinary people are likely to face. On top of this, Anaheim is a short distance from the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California. Each of these universities has a very well-regarded law school, turning out high quality lawyers every year.

If you are in the area, and have a legal issue, you would do well to give an Anaheim, California lawyer a call.

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