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Plain-English guidance on tax controversies, written by people who actually defend them.

No legalese, no fluff. Practical articles on IRS notices, CDTFA audits, OIC eligibility, and what to do when collection action starts.

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In the News · Payroll & Cash

$32M Nail Salon Tax Conspiracy: What Cash-Heavy Businesses Should Take From the DOJ Case

7 min read · By Jonathan Do, Esq. · New

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IRS Audits · In the News

IRS Audits Surge in 2026: AI Selection, Partnerships, and the $400,000 Line

6 min read · By Jonathan Do, Esq.

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EDD Payroll · In the News

EDD Worker-Classification Audits Are Expanding in 2026: AB5, the ABC Test & 8-Year Lookbacks

6 min read · By Tuan Phan, EA

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ERC · In the News

IRS Ramps Up ERC Audits in 2026: What the New Law Means If Your Claim Is Still Open

6 min read · By Jonathan Do, Esq.

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CDTFA · In the News

4 CDTFA Sales Tax Audit Triggers Catching California Businesses in 2026

5 min read · By Tuan Phan, EA

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IRS Notices

CP-2000 Notice: What It Means and What to Do in the First 30 Days

8 min read · By Jonathan Do, Esq.

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CDTFA · Featured Case

Anatomy of a CDTFA Restaurant Audit: How a One-Day Site Test Becomes a $500,000 Assessment

14 min read · By Jonathan Do, Esq. & Tuan Phan, EA

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OIC

5 Offer in Compromise Myths That Cost Taxpayers Thousands

6 min read · By Jonathan Do, Esq.

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Collections

Bank Levy: The 21-Day Window That Could Save Your Account

5 min read · By Tuan Phan, EA

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ERC

Employee Retention Credit: What to Do If the IRS Is Reviewing Your Claim

7 min read · By Jonathan Do, Esq.

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EDD Payroll

Contractor vs. Employee: How EDD Decides — and How to Defend Your Classification

9 min read · By Tuan Phan, EA

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