Archive for March 2010
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What Does Mediation Have to Do With Child Custody and Visitation?

Often clients ask me what is mediation and why do they have to go. Well, in any child custody and visitation dispute in California, it is mandatory for both parties to attend a mediation session in an attempt to resolve their custody and visitation dispute prior to seeing the Judicial Officer.Before an attorney can file any documents pertaining to child custody and visitation, they have to show that there is an agreed upon mediation date that is PRIOR to the hearing date.What generally happens is both parties (absent counsel, attorneys are not allowed in custody and visitation mediation) and a mediator (generally a social worker appointed by the Superior Court) meet and try to resolve the issue. The mediator will ask each party what they feel is an appropriate change in custody or visitation schedule. If the parties can cooperate with one other they can settle it right there and …

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Corporate Tax Attorney

A corporate tax attorney provides services to the corporations on behalf of tax resolution issues. Corporate tax or as it is sometimes called corporation tax is a tax placed on the profits made by companies or associations. It is a tax that is calculated based on the value of the corporation’s profits. This tax is made compulsory by the federal government as well as some state governments. The federal corporate tax is more noteworthy that he state corporation tax. Most companies usually hire a corporate tax attorney before an Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) audit. Owners of small companies usually believe they can manage with just an auditor but this is not wise. It is wise for any size corporation to employ a corporate tax attorney.A Corporate tax attorney cannot only be used at tax time. If you already have a liaison with a corporate tax attorney and you plan on …

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The Right Tax Preparer Can Assist You

You need to avoid errors on your tax return and IRS problems, so select your tax preparer wisely.The following factors can help you select a tax preparer: Know the service fee. Don’t hire somebody whose service fee is established on a part of your claim or refund. Find stability. Find a tax preparer who’ll stick around after April 15 and will be able to answer inquiries from you or the IRS if they arise. Examine the tax preparer’s references. Research Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there were any complaints against the tax preparer. Also know if the tax preparer is affiliated to any organization. Check their credentials. If you need help at an IRS audit or appeals hearing, only lawyers, CPAs, and enrolled agents can represent you. In your meeting with the tax preparer, he will want to look over your records and receipts. Questions …

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