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We are a tax firm specialized in helping both individuals and businesses resolve tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing agencies.

10/08/2026

🏠 Could unpaid California taxes affect your home or property?

If you owe back taxes to the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), a state tax lien could create complications beyond the amount you owe.

When the FTB records or files a Notice of State Tax Lien, it becomes public record and may affect your ability to:

▪️ Sell or refinance property
▪️ Obtain personal or business financing
▪️ Transfer certain assets without resolving the lien

A tax lien does not automatically mean your property will be seized. However, ignoring FTB collection notices can make an already difficult situation more complicated.

The sooner you understand your options, the better prepared you can be.

Dallo Law Group represents individuals and businesses facing California tax debt, liens, and collection actions in San Diego, Irvine, and throughout Southern California.

https://dallolawgroup.com/services/tax-debt-relief/

10/07/2026

Have foreign bank or investment accounts? October 15 may be an important deadline.

U.S. persons may have an FBAR filing requirement if the combined value of their foreign financial accounts exceeded $10,000 at any point during 2025.

The FBAR-FinCEN Form 114, is separate from your federal income tax return. The regular filing deadline was April 15, but an automatic extension allows qualifying filers until October 15 without having to request the extension.

Foreign accounts can include more than traditional bank accounts. Depending on the circumstances, brokerage accounts and accounts over which you have signature authority may also need to be considered.

If you are unsure whether you were required to file or have foreign accounts that were not previously reported, it may be worth reviewing your compliance before taking action.

Learn more about FBAR and foreign account reporting:
https://dallolawgroup.com/services/fbar-foreign-bank-accounts-ovdi

10/05/2026

Today, we’re celebrating World Teachers’ Day — and one of our own. 🎓
In addition to leading Dallo Law Group, Michael Dallo, CPA, J.D., LL.M., serves as an Adjunct Professor of Taxation at the University of San Diego, where he teaches tax research and professional responsibility to graduate tax students. Dallo Law Group
For Mike, teaching is another way to contribute to the tax profession and help prepare the next generation of tax professionals.
Today, we recognize teachers everywhere who share their knowledge, challenge their students, and help shape the professionals of tomorrow.
Happy World Teachers’ Day!
https://dallolawgroup.com/about/meet-michael-dallo

10/01/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🎀

This month, we stand with those who are facing breast cancer, those who have overcome it, the families and caregivers supporting them, and those we remember.

Awareness matters. Support matters. And so does taking the time to care for ourselves and the people around us.

From all of us at Dallo Law Group, we’re proud to join our San Diego, Irvine, and Southern California communities in recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

💗 Here’s to strength, hope, support, and continued

Susan G. Komen

09/30/2026

Proud to support the tax controversy community.

Dallo Law Group is honored to be a Bronze Sponsor of the 42nd Annual UCLA Extension Tax Controversy Conference, taking place October 22, 2026, at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

The annual conference brings together tax attorneys, CPAs, government representatives and other tax professionals to discuss current developments in tax controversy, enforcement and litigation.

We’re proud to support continued education and meaningful discussion within the tax profession and look forward to another excellent conference.

📍 The Beverly Hills Hotel
📅 October 22, 2026

UCLA Extension

09/29/2026

Waiting usually doesn’t make IRS tax debt smaller.

If you owe back taxes, penalties may continue to accrue and interest can continue increasing the balance while the debt remains unresolved.

The important part: owing the IRS does not necessarily mean you have only one option.

Depending on your circumstances, potential IRS tax debt resolution options may include:

• An installment agreement
• An Offer in Compromise, if you qualify
• Temporary collection relief
• Penalty relief in qualifying situations

The right approach depends on the amount owed, your financial circumstances, filing compliance, and where you are in the IRS collection process.

Tax Tip Tuesday: If you have unresolved IRS tax debt, understanding your options earlier can help you make a more informed decision before the matter progresses further.

Learn more about how penalties and interest affect back taxes: https://dallolawgroup.com/blog/irs-penalty-abatement-back-taxes

Dallo Law Group represents individuals and businesses in San Diego, Irvine, and throughout Southern California in IRS and California tax matters.

IRS

09/24/2026

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) deadline today 📅
If your California business is on a quarterly prepayment sales and use tax schedule, your August prepayment is generally due today, September 24.

This reminder applies to businesses already assigned to that CDTFA filing schedule, not every sales tax filer.

If your business is already dealing with a CDTFA notice, audit, assessment, or sales tax dispute, it may be a good time to get guidance before the issue grows more complicated.

Dallo Law Group represents businesses in California sales and use tax matters.
Learn more: https://dallolawgroup.com/services/sales-and-use-tax/
Peace of mind.

09/23/2026

Can California tax debt put your driver’s or professional license at risk? In some cases, yes.

California’s Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Top 500 list can have consequences beyond publicizing a large tax debt.

Depending on the circumstances, appearing on the list may affect certain state-issued licenses and can also restrict a taxpayer or business from contracting with California state agencies.

Our latest article explains:

• Who may be placed on the FTB Top 500 list
• Why owing more than $100,000 does not automatically mean you will be listed
• How the license-suspension process works
• Which professional licenses may be affected
• The important exception for contractor licenses
• Options for avoiding or getting removed from the list

If you have received an FTB Top 500 notice, understanding the process before responding matters.

Read the full article:
https://dallolawgroup.com/blog/ftb-top-500-list-license-suspension/

🏆 Voted San Diego’s Best Tax Law Firm 2026

State of California Franchise Tax Board

09/22/2026

PAYROLL TAXES CAN BECOME PERSONAL.

Business payroll tax debt does not always stay with the business.

Employers withhold certain taxes from employees’ paychecks to be paid to the IRS. When those trust fund taxes are not paid, the IRS may assess the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) against certain individuals who were responsible for collecting or paying the taxes and willfully failed to do so.

Depending on the facts, that can include business owners, officers, employees, directors, shareholders, or others with authority over company funds.

The important point: your job title alone does not determine responsibility.

If the IRS is examining unpaid payroll taxes or asking questions about who controlled financial decisions, understanding the TFRP early can matter.

Learn more about how the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty works: https://dallolawgroup.com/blog/dealing-with-irs-revenue-officers
🏆 Voted San Diego’s Best Tax Law Firm 2026

IRS

09/21/2026

Can a large deduction trigger an IRS audit?

Not automatically.

The IRS explains that some returns are selected through computer screening that compares tax returns with norms for similar returns. If a return is selected for examination, the IRS may ask for records supporting items such as income, expenses, and deductions.

That means a large deduction isn't necessarily a problem.

The bigger question is: Can you substantiate it?

Good preparation may include:

✓ Receipts and invoices
✓ Payment records
✓ Documentation showing the business purpose
✓ Consistent bookkeeping
✓ Records that match what was reported on the return

If you've received an IRS audit notice, getting organized early can make a significant difference in how you approach the examination.

Learn more about IRS Tax Audit Defense from Dallo Law Group: https://dallolawgroup.com/services/tax-audit-defense-irs-ftb-boe-edd

🏆 Voted San Diego’s Best Tax Law Firm 2026

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2150 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA
92101

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http://www.dallolawgroup.com/

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