Milikowsky Tax Law

09/02/2026

Tax issues can leave business owners feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and under pressure. This client found more than legal guidance at Milikowsky Tax Law. They found clear answers, honest advice, and the confidence to move forward with a better understanding of the process. That's the impact of working with a team that prioritizes education, clarity, and client care.

09/01/2026

EDD audits often start with a single worker and expand from there. Understanding your audit code early can keep the scope from growing.

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08/31/2026

Received a letter from EDD? Read it carefully before you respond. We broke down what the audit codes mean and what to gather first.

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Received an EDD audit letter? Learn what triggers the audit, what the codes mean, and the steps to take before you respond.

08/28/2026

Before you cut that first 1099 check, there's a short list of things to verify.

A missing business license. A contractor who works exclusively for your company. A payment structure that sends the wrong signal to EDD. Any one of these can create serious exposure in an audit, and most business owners don't find out until the notice arrives.

John Milikowsky walks through the practical checklist in our latest article. Worth reading if your business uses independent contractors.

08/26/2026

You have 30 days to file an appeal after receiving a final CDTFA notice...

Filing a petition allows you to move the matter into a formal review process and present your position with supporting documentation.

Meeting that deadline keeps the process active and your position fully represented. If your business is experiencing a CDTFA aduit, reach out to our team today - call us at (858) 450-1040.

08/25/2026

One of the most common reasons an independent contractor relationship fails an EDD audit has nothing to do with the work itself.

It's a missing business license.

In most California cities, anyone doing business commercially is required to have one. EDD auditors know this, and they know where to look. If your contractor doesn't have a current business license in the cities where they work, that gap goes into the audit file.

Before you issue the next 1099, it's worth checking. That information is public record.

08/24/2026

Most business owners assume the biggest risk in an independent contractor relationship is the contract itself. EDD often starts somewhere simpler: does the contractor have a business license?

John Milikowsky walks through the full checklist in this article, including why payment structure matters, what single-client arrangements signal to auditors, and where misclassifications tend to originate.

If your business uses 1099 contractors, this is worth a read before a notice arrives.

Before you pay a worker as a 1099 contractor, there's a short checklist every California business should run through. Here's what EDD actually looks for and what gets businesses in trouble.

08/21/2026

A business goes through a hard stretch. Losses pile up. The company survives, stabilizes, and eventually starts generating real profit again.

That recovery is worth celebrating. It can also put you on the IRS's radar.

When prior losses are large enough to zero out current tax liability, the IRS wants to know those losses were real. They will look at the records from the years the losses occurred, not just the year the carryforward was applied. For businesses that went through difficulty a decade or more ago, that is a documentation question that deserves attention now, not after a notice arrives.

08/19/2026

Choosing the right tax attorney means finding a team you can trust from the very first conversation. This client experienced the professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail that define Milikowsky Tax Law. When every detail matters, having the right team by your side makes all the difference.

08/18/2026

John Milikowsky has seen IRS audits reach back further than most business owners think is possible. In this video, he walks through a real case involving a 20-year audit, explains what net operating losses have to do with it, and breaks down what business owners should know before they find themselves in that position.