Squeezed From Both Sides: How Farm Labor Contractors in California's Central Valley Are Crushed by Negotiating Pressure and Payroll Tax Obligations A Special Report on Tax Compliance Challenges Facing Agricultural Labor Contractors in Kern County and the San Joaquin Valley by...
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How to Reduce Self-Employed Taxes (California Guide for High-Income Earners)
How High-Income Self-Employed Individuals Can Reduce Taxes in California Using Solo 401(k)s, Cash Balance Plans, and Roth Strategies If you’re self-employed and earning $300,000, $500,000, or more, there’s a point where your tax bill stops feeling manageable and starts feeling...
Pyramiding Payroll Taxes: What It Means and How to Stop It Before It Destroys Your Business
In this post about Pyramiding Payroll Taxes: What “pyramiding payroll taxes” really means—and why it can quietly destroy a business How a short-term cash decision can snowball into serious IRS trouble The red flags that tell you payroll taxes are becoming a...
IRS collection efforts 2025: Is the IRS Really Cracking Down in 2025?
Is the IRS Really Cracking Down in 2025? Absolutely, and Taxpayers Are Paying the Price Yes, the IRS has significantly ramped up its collection efforts in 2025, bringing back enforcement tactics we haven’t seen this aggressively in years. After a long stretch of scaled-back...
Can the IRS Remove Penalties and Interest?
Can the IRS Abate Penalties and Interest? Here’s What You Need to Know Yes, the IRS can abate penalties and interest under specific circumstances, providing much-needed relief to taxpayers who meet certain criteria. However, understanding when and how this relief is granted is...
What Do I Do When I Owe Taxes?
When you owe taxes, it's crucial to take proactive and responsible steps to address the situation. Ignoring it can lead to penalties and interest piling up over time. Start by thoroughly reviewing your tax return for accuracy and ensure you've claimed all applicable deductions...
What Is the Tax Rate for Alimony in Nevada?
As Nevada has no state income tax, there is no tax rate on alimony. However, the federal government wants their cut. Before 2019, spousal support was tax deductible. This is no longer true, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Unfortunately, the federal government...
How Much Are Property Taxes in Orange County California?
The average effective property tax rate in Orange County is 1.04%. A homeowner with a house worth $500,000 would pay $5,200 in property taxes each year. Property taxes in Orange County, California, are some of the most expensive in the country. It's one of the wealthiest...
How Does Wage Garnishment Work?
If you’ve received a wage garnishment judgment then you might be wondering how does wage garnishment work. It can be a scary and stressful time as you possibly face losing some of your income. The Tax Crisis Institute is here to walk you through everything and make sure you...
What Is Wage Garnishment?
Are you aware that your creditors or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have the legal power to force your employer to withhold a certain percentage of your wages as payment for money you owe them? We call this practice wage garnishment and it can be devastating to you. Wage...