How Do I Prepare For A 1099 Independent Contractor Audit?

In this article, we are going to dive through the nuts and bolts of how to really prepare for the audit when it comes to the subject of independent contractors and potential misclassification issues.

What Are The California Payroll Tax Penalties If I Do Not Pay?

You can run but you cannot hide from payroll taxes. Failure to pay can result in some steep penalties. How much? Keep reading.

California Payroll Audit Strategies For The Independent Contractor

Learn California payroll tax audit strategies for the independent contractor based on a few tips and tricks that we have learned over the years based on our experience in EDD audits.

What Happens During A California Independent Contractor Audit?

If you're facing a California independent contractor audit, you'll want to know what happens ahead of time so you can enter the audit prepared.

Federal (IRS) Payroll Tax

Payroll taxes, whether under the IRS or the State of California, are treated differently by the different agencies because of a variety of different factors. If you have employees, payroll taxes are a fact of life.

Using The EDD Lead System In A California Payroll Tax Audit

The first call on the audit is to figure out exactly what the auditor knows about the case. How much third-party information have they gathered and what access to that information do they have.

EDD Audit Process: Triggers, Penalties, Letters & More

What is the EDD audit process like? Learn about California EDD audit penalties, what triggers an EDD audit, what an EDD auditor asks, how long it takes (& more)

How To Prepare For A Tax Auditor To Interview Your Independent Contractors

Performing a pre-audit before your EDD payroll tax audit is a powerful way to avoid common mistakes and make sure you're fully prepared.

The Ultimate Guide To California Payroll Tax Audits

Do you have questions about the California payroll tax audit process? Learn what the process is and how to make the best decision about handling your tax audit.

How to Prepare for the California Payroll Tax Auditor to Interview Your Independent Contractors

Did you know that for a California EDD payroll tax audit, a good rule of thumb is that you should gather about five people that are your best sources for 1099 information and create a reference sheet for the tax auditor to reach out and contact?

Employee Payroll Taxes: How the EDD Handles Misclassified Workers

In this post, Brotman Law discusses EDD payroll requirements, common misclassifications – intentional or not – and subsequent penalties.

What Is an Employment Development Department (EDD) Audit?

The key to any Employment Development Department audit is to make certain all records submitted are relevant to the EDD. Any records that do not pertain to employment-related issues are not relevant.

California Payroll Tax: SUI, ETT, SDI & PIT Employer Guide

California payroll tax, SUI, ETT, SDI, and PIT guide. How much are payroll taxes in California? What are the employer and employment laws in CA state.

What Happens During a California Independent Contractor Audit?

The auditor’s first goal in an independent contractor audit is establishing a system and a pattern of routine for the business’s operations.

How to Prepare for a 1099 Independent Contractor Audit

The 1099 independent contractor portion of preparing for the audit is by far the most labor-intensive and time-consuming portion of the project.

How to Pre-Audit Yourself in Advance of Your EDD Payroll Tax Audit

There are four tests that the EDD payroll tax auditor will go through in an audit. You want to make sure that you do those four tests yourself, or some variation of them, because that's exactly what you are going to be put through for the audit.