Vanst Law LLP

09/14/2026

Attorney-client privilege is powerful, but it does have boundaries. One of the biggest risks is voluntarily sharing otherwise confidential communications with someone outside the attorney-client relationship. Vanst Law LLP Partner and Litigation Attorney Jacqueline Vinaccia explains. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/attorney-client-privilege-how-sharing-legal-communications-can-w1ohc/

09/11/2026

On this day, we reflect on the profound loss and sacrifice of September 11, 2001. We honor the memories of those who are gone, the bravery of the first responders and the strength of the survivors. Their courage and resilience continue to inspire us all.

09/09/2026

When a natural disaster strikes, dealing with the aftermath can be overwhelming. Not only issues related to physical property damage, but also when important financial and tax records have been damaged or destroyed. Fortunately, taxpayers have options for reconstructing records and obtaining replacement documents. Tax Attorney and Vanst Law LLP Partner Allison Hebl Soares and the IRS suggest taking these steps if your business was affected by a disaster.

Dealing with a natural disaster can be overwhelming. The IRS suggests taking these steps if your business was affected by a disaster.

08/27/2026

We are frequently contacted by California business owners who received an audit notice from the CDTFA and what that audit notice means for their business. As a sales tax audit attorney who has worked with the CDTFA on many audits, here’s what Vanst Law LLP Partner Allison Hebl Soares suggests you know about a CDTFA audit and what it means for your business.

If you’re a business owner in California, you should be familiar with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). The CDTFA is responsible for administering sales and use taxes, and as such, sales tax audits to verify that businesses are accurately reporting and paying taxes. ...

08/21/2026

An EDD audit can be very stressful and costly. However, if you protect yourself and your business by assuring that classification of employees is done correctly during payroll taxes, your audit risk is generally decreased. Vanst Law LLP Partner and Tax Attorney Allison Hebl Soares shares all you need to know about EDD audits.

If you protect yourself and your business, your EDD audit risk is generally decreased. Here's all you need to know about EDD audits.

08/18/2026

Starting your own business is an exciting endeavor. In order to ensure your business is protected and ready to operate, there are several documents you need to have in place before the first transaction is even made. Vanst Law LLP Partner and Business Attorney Elidia Dostal suggests you have these documents in place to launch a successful business.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/legal-documents-every-startup-needs-before-launch-vanstlaw-auzmc

07/30/2026

When people think of litigation, what often comes to mind are disputes over liability and damages and going to court to solve the issue. However, in many cases, the amount and reasonableness of professional fees becomes a contested issue. This can lead to either a billing dispute or fee analysis. Vanst Law LLP Partner Jacqueline Vinaccia has witnessed these disputes, both as a litigation attorney and fee audit expert where she's been brought into cases to determine the reasonableness of an attorney’s fees. Read more here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-difference-between-billing-dispute-fee-analysis-vanstlaw-c7oqc

07/28/2026

There have been a lot of questions this year about the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) audits. The ERC is a refundable tax credit for certain eligible businesses and tax-exempt organizations that had employees and were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, thousands of businesses are receiving audit notices and disallowance letters. Receiving a disallowance letter does not necessarily mean the matter is over, but businesses need to understand what and how they should respond. Vanst Law LLP Partner and Tax Attorney Allison Hebl Soares explains.

Businesses need to understand what and how they should respond to an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) disallowance letter.

07/27/2026

When a licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist sets up their own practice, it’s critical the business is set up correctly from the start. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists must comply with California laws and professional regulations governing how their practices are structured and operated. As such, licensed speech therapists/audiologists in California may organize their private practice as either a sole proprietorship or a professional corporation. Vanst Law LLP Partner and Business Attorney Elidia Dostal explains. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-running-speech-language-pathologyaudiology-clinic-make-sure-2o4mc/

07/13/2026

It’s a common misconception that a person working fewer than 40 hours a week is not a full employee. The reality is that a temporary employee, seasonal employee, or part-time employee is still an employee! And the IRS will still expect you and that employee to pay taxes. Vanst Law LLP Partner and Tax Attorney Allison Hebl Soares looks at some of the tax withholding rules for seasons and part-time employees.

Let’s look at some of the tax withholding rules for temporary employee, seasonal employee, and part-time employees.