What Records are Required for a California Payroll Tax Audit?

What usually happens in a payroll tax audit is that the auditor will send you a laundry list of documents that they want to examine. Of the different types of audits, payroll tax audits are usually the ones that have the most flexibility because in a payroll tax audit they are basically running tests.

What to Do if the EDD Takes Your Money

Do you owe money to the California EDD? Learn how to handle your payroll tax debts and get the tax agency off your back.

Preparing for the 2017 Tax Season

The end of the year can be hectic for many reasons. Preparing your tax information ahead of time can prevent tax-related headaches.

What Happens If You Misclassified a Worker?

Previously, Sam Brotman has discussed the importance of properly classifying employees. In this post, Sam explains the consequences of misclassification.

What Are Your Payroll Tax Responsibilities?

Payroll taxes can be a confusing subject for many business owners. Allow tax attorney Sam Brotman to explain responsibilities when paying payroll taxes.

Classifying Employees and Independent Contractors

In this post, tax attorney Sam Brotman discusses the importance of classifying employees and independent contractors correctly.

Common Tax Issues for Small Businesses

There are a variety of tax issues to take into consideration when operating a business. Sam Brotman discusses some of the more common problems that occur.

California Payroll Tax Problems and the EDD

Payroll taxes can be tricky if you are not used to filing them. If you're a new business owners, browse these common problems so you can avoid them.

Federal Payroll Tax: What the IRS Expects from Business Owners

Payroll taxes may seem confusing, but if you read up on the rules and requirements, they will seem less daunting. In this post, Brotman Law breaks it down.

California Self Employment Tax 2022: What You Must Know!

Whether you are self employed, a freelancer, or an independent contractor, read more to learn how to calculate your CA self employment tax owed for 2022.

What Are the California Payroll Tax Penalties If I Don’t Pay?

State of California is very aggressive in pursuing past due payroll tax. In this post, Brotman Law explains how the EDD will go for payments & penalties.

How to Handle an EDD Lien: Notification, Contributions, and Penalties

As an employer, staying up-to-date with your payroll taxes is vital. If you don't, EDD could issue a lien against you. Find how to handle a lien within.

Am I Going to Be Hit With an Estimated Tax Payments Penalty?

Estimating your tax payments can be complicated and confusing. However, if you don't do so, you are likely to be hit with severe penalties.