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All articles written by Robert W. Wood (unless otherwise noted)
2013 TAX COLUMNS IN DAILY JOURNAL
Internet Sales Tax Held Constitutional, Los Angeles Daily Journal (April 15, 2013), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (April 15, 2013), p. 7.
Offshore Account Leak Of ‘Epic Proportions’, Los Angeles Daily Journal (April 12, 2013), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (April 12, 2013), p. 6.
Tax Avoidance Dos And Don’ts (Mostly Don'ts), Los Angeles Daily Journal (April 10, 2013), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (April 10, 2013), p. 6.
Who Pays What, Who Doesn’t Pay, And How Do You Fit In?, Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 27, 2013), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (March 27, 2013), p. 5.
Lawyers Beware Home Office Deductions, Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 25, 2013), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (March 25, 2013), p. 5.
Lawyers, Whether They Know It Or Not, Need Tax Experts, Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 21, 2013), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (March 21, 2013), p. 6.
When Doing Business In Canada, Taxes Matter, Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 18, 2013), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (March 18, 2013), p. 7.
IRS Expands Independent Contractor Amnesty Program, Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 11, 2013), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (March 11, 2013), p. 5.
What Every Lawyer Should Know About Section 409A, Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 5, 2013), p. 8. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (March 5, 2013), p. 8.
Keep Track Of Your Purchases, Lawyers, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 25, 2013), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (February 25, 2013), p. 7.
9th Circuit Lawyers Get Better Tax Breaks, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 8, 2013), p. 8. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (February 8, 2013), p. 8.
Credit Cards, Law Firms And The IRS, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 4, 2013), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (February 4, 2013), p. 7.
Subpoena For Tax Documents Enforced Despite Protections, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 22, 2013), p. 4. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (January 22, 2013), p. 4.
Ensure Your Tax Return Does Not Stick Out Of The Pile, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 11, 2013), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (January 11, 2013), p. 6.
How To Avoid Being Audited, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 9, 2013), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (January 9, 2013), p. 7.
2012 TAX COLUMNS IN DAILY JOURNAL
Looking For Year-End Tax Deductions? Pay Your Lawyer, Los Angeles Daily Journal (December 18, 2012), p. 9. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (December 18, 2012), p. 9.
There’s Still Time To Make Your Year-End Deductible Gifts To Charity, Los Angeles Daily Journal (December 12, 2012), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (December 12, 2012), p. 6.
Agencies To Scrutinize Worker Classification, Los Angeles Daily Journal (December 3, 2012), p. 9. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (December 3, 2012), p. 9.
Expect More Prosecutions For Offshore Accounts, Los Angeles Daily Journal (November 29, 2012), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (November 29, 2012), p. 7.
Saying Sayonara To California, For Tax Purposes, Los Angeles Daily Journal (November 26, 2012), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (November 26, 2012), p. 6.
Superstorm Sandy and Other Losses You Cannot Deduct, Los Angeles Daily Journal (November 21, 2012), p. 4. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (November 21, 2012), p. 4.
Year-End Tax Tips, Los Angeles Daily Journal (November 15, 2012), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (November 15, 2012), p. 7.
Like Lucas, Sell Out This Year?, Los Angeles Daily Journal (November 8, 2012), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (November 8, 2012), p. 7.
Why Attorney-Client Privilege With Your Accountant Matters, Los Angeles Daily Journal (November 6, 2012), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (November 6, 2012), p. 7.
Native American Tribes and Taxation, Los Angeles Daily Journal (November 2, 2012), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (November 2, 2012), p. 5.
‘Goodwill’ Ownership Has Tax Implications, Los Angeles Daily Journal (November 1, 2012), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (November 1, 2012), p. 7.
Not Every Tax Bill Has To Be Paid, Los Angeles Daily Journal (October 17, 2012), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (October 17, 2012), p. 6.
What Lawyers Need To Know About Sales And Use Tax, Los Angeles Daily Journal (October 15, 2012), p. 8. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (October 15, 2012), p. 8.
Straighten Your Tax Posture, Los Angeles Daily Journal (October 10, 2012), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (October 10, 2012), p. 5.
Five Simple Tax Rules For Lawyers (and Everyone Else), Los Angeles Daily Journal (September 27, 2012), p. 8. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (September 27, 2012), p. 8.
Lawyers Today More Likely to ‘Meet’ Criminal Division of the IRS, Los Angeles Daily Journal (September 18, 2012), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (September 18, 2012), p. 6.
Patent Suit Recovery: Ordinary or Capital?, Los Angeles Daily Journal (September 7, 2012), p. 1. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (September 7, 2012), p. 1.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Fighting the IRS, Los Angeles Daily Journal (August 8, 2012), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (August 8, 2012), p. 5.
Divorce: The Most Tax-Free Part of Marriage, Los Angeles Daily Journal (August 1, 2012), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (August 1, 2012), p. 6.
Five More Tax Rules to Know for Divorce, Los Angeles Daily Journal (July 6, 2012), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (July 6, 2012), p. 6.
Important Tax Rules to Know for Divorce, Los Angeles Daily Journal (July 5, 2012), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (July 5, 2012), p. 6.
Supreme Court Holds IRS Must Audit Within Three Years, Los Angeles Daily Journal (May 6, 2012), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (May 6, 2012), p. 7.
Top Five Tax Problems for Lawyers, Los Angeles Daily Journal (April 24, 2012), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (April 24, 2012), p. 7.
Disclose, Disclose, Disclose: Last Minute Tax Tips, Los Angeles Daily Journal (April 9, 2012), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (April 9, 2012), p. 7.
Tax Deductions You Might Overlook, Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 27, 2012), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (March 27, 2012), p. 7.
How to Sidestep or Survive Increasing IRS Audits, Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 9, 2012), p. 8. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (March 9, 2012), p. 8.
Always Sweat the Small Stuff With Independent Contractors, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 27, 2012), p. 10. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (February 27, 2012), p. 10.
Avoid Headaches When Negotiating Buy-Sell Agreements, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 21, 2012), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (February 21, 2012), p. 5.
At Tax Time, Remember To Consider Audit Risk, Vol. 125, No. 29, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 13, 2012), p. 8. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (February 13, 2012), p. 8.
Tax Deferral Options For Plaintiffs’ Attorneys, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 2, 2012), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (February 2, 2012), p. 5.
IRS Income Reporting: It’s 1099 Time Again, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 11, 2012), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (January 11, 2012), p. 5.
2011 TAX COLUMNS IN DAILY JOURNAL
What To Do About Year-End Tax Uncertainty, Los Angeles Daily Journal (December 23, 2011), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (December 23, 2011), p. 5.
What To Do Before The Return Of The Amazon Tax, Los Angeles Daily Journal (December 12, 2011), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (December 12, 2011), p. 5.
New Fines For Misclassifying Independent Contractors, Los Angeles Daily Journal (December 5, 2011), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (December 5, 2011), p. 5.
Got Amnesty? New IRS Deal Converts Independent Contractors, Los Angeles Daily Journal (October 24, 2011), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (October 24, 2011), p. 5.
Seven Key Tax Rules About Legal Fees, Los Angeles Daily Journal (October 13, 2011), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (October 13, 2011), p. 5.
Lawyers and IRS Form 1099: Better to Give Than Receive?, Los Angeles Daily Journal (September 9, 2011), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (September 9, 2011), p. 5.
Revenue Service Cracks Down on Independent Contractor Misclassification, Los Angeles Daily Journal (August 30, 2011), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (August 30, 2011), p. 5.
Is The Revenue Service Targeting Lawyers?, Los Angeles Daily Journal (August 19, 2011), p. 1. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (August 19, 2011), p. 1.
Taxes Up The Amazon?, Los Angeles Daily Journal (August 4, 2011), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (August 4, 2011), p. 6.
Internal Revenue Service Doubles Three-Year Tax Rule, Vol. 124, No. 116, Los Angeles Daily Journal (June 16, 2011), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (June 16, 2011), p. 6.
Even Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 Exchanges Have Tax Traps, Los Angeles Daily Journal (April 15, 2011), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (April 15, 2011), p. 6.
Sometimes, Tax Receipts Are Optional, Los Angeles Daily Journal (April 12, 2011), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (April 12, 2011), p. 6.
Hold the Mayo: Even More Deference to Internal Revenue Service Regulations, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 14, 2011), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (February 14, 2011), p. 6.
When Overseas Income Is Tax Free, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 7, 2011), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (February 7, 2011), p. 6.
Avoid ‘Tax Shelter’ Taint, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 1, 2011), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (February 1, 2011), p. 6.
Secure a Conservation Easement Now!, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 26, 2011), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (January 26, 2011), p. 6.
Beware High Income Audits by the Internal Revenue Service, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 13, 2011), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (January 13, 2011).
2010 TAX COLUMNS IN DAILY JOURNAL
Tax on Wrongful Imprisonment Damages Should Be Eliminated, Los Angeles Daily Journal (December 30, 2010), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (December 30, 2010), p. 7.
Prepare to Issue More Forms 1099 Soon, Los Angeles Daily Journal (December 5, 2010), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (December 5, 2010), p. 6.
Personal Liability for Employment Taxes Can Spoil Your Day, Los Angeles Daily Journal (November 23, 2010), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (November 23, 2010), p. 5.
Why Can't Lawyers Deduct Client Costs?, Los Angeles Daily Journal (October 20, 2010), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (October 20, 2010), p. 7.
Watch Out for Secret Tax Laws, Los Angeles Daily Journal (October 14, 2010), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (October 14, 2010), p. 6.
Legal Fee Tax Rules Every Lawyer Faces, Los Angeles Daily Journal (September 20, 2010), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (September 20, 2010), p. 5.
Who Pays for Unlawful Imprisonment?, by Robert W. Wood and Christopher A. Karachale, Los Angeles Daily Journal (September 9, 2010), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (September 9, 2010), p. 6.
Taxing Decisions in an Uncertain World, Los Angeles Daily Journal (August 31, 2010), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (August 31, 2010), p. 5.
Which Client Costs Are Tax Deductible? Part 2 of 2, Los Angeles Daily Journal (June 24, 2010), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (June 24, 2010), p. 5.
Which Client Costs Are Tax Deductible? Part 1 of 2, Los Angeles Daily Journal (June 23, 2010), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (June 23, 2010), p. 5.
10 Reasons to Worry About Worker Status Disputes, Los Angeles Daily Journal (May 3, 2010), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (May 3, 2010), p. 5.
Taxing Innocent Spouses: 10 Things You Should Know, Los Angeles Daily Journal (April 19, 2010), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (April 19, 2010), p. 6.
Worried About Asking for a Large Refund?, Los Angeles Daily Journal (April 15, 2010), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (April 15, 2010), p. 6.
Frivolous Tax Claims Will Cost You, Los Angeles Daily Journal (April 2, 2010), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (April 2, 2010), p. 6.
How the Statute of Limitations Impacts Your Taxes, Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 23, 2010), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (March 23, 2010), p. 6.
Beware New Taxes, Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 10, 2010), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (March 10, 2010), p. 7.
Tax Rules to Know When Selling Property, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 27, 2010), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (January 27, 2010), p. 6.
Avoid the Estate Tax (Or Die Trying)?, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 12, 2010), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (January 12, 2010), p. 6.
2009 TAX COLUMNS IN DAILY JOURNAL
Legal Fee Structures Can Hedge the Insecurities Many Lawyers Face, Los Angeles Daily Journal (August 28, 2009), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (August 28, 2009), p. 6.
Qualified Settlement Funds: A Mechanism Whose Time Has Come, Los Angeles Daily Journal (July 23, 2009), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (July 23, 2009), p. 6.
Damages Awards for Wrongful Imprisonment Should Be Tax-Free, Los Angeles Daily Journal (June 30, 2009), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (June 30, 2009), p. 6.
A Taxing Process, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 13, 2009), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (January 13, 2009), p. 5.
Bada-bing: Exotic Dancers, Wages and the IRS, Los Angeles Daily Journal (September 29, 2009), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (September 29, 2009), p. 6.
Navigating California's Tax System, Los Angeles Daily Journal (December 2, 2009), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (December 2, 2009), p. 6.
Tax Amnesty Deadline Extended, Los Angeles Daily Journal (September 24, 2009), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (September 24, 2009), p. 5.
Why Hire a Tax Expert?, Los Angeles Daily Journal (September 18, 2009), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (September 18, 2009), p. 6.
Ruling is a Frightening Step Back for Taxpayers’ Privacy Rights, Los Angeles Daily Journal (September 2, 2009), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (September 2, 2009), p. 6.
2008 - 1992 TAX COLUMNS IN DAILY JOURNAL
A ‘Get Out of Jail’ Card That’s Far From Free, Los Angeles Daily Journal (August 22, 2008), p. 6. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (August 22, 2008), p. 6.
Hired Guns, Vol. 121, No. 34, Los Angeles Daily Journal (February 22, 2008), p. 6. Simultaneously published in Vol. 114, No. 34, San Francisco Daily Journal (February 22, 2008), p. 6.
An Ulcer Does Not Provide for Exclusion From Income, Los Angeles Daily Journal (June 3, 2005), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (June 3, 2005), p. 7.
Resolve Tax Treatment Before Settlement Agreement is Signed, San Francisco Daily Journal (July 30, 2002), p. 5. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (July 30, 2002), p. 5.
Dirty Taxing, Vol. 115, No. 7, Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 11, 2002), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (January 11, 2002), p. 7.
Precise Drafting, Vol. 114, No. 195, Los Angeles Daily Journal (October 5, 2001), p. 7. Simultaneously published in San Francisco Daily Journal (October 5, 2001), p. 7.
Uncertain Recovery, Vol. 107, No. 102, San Francisco Daily Journal (May 25, 2001), p. 5. Simultaneously published in Los Angeles Daily Journal (May 25, 2001), p. 7.
Tangled Web: New Form 1099 Regulations Affect Attorneys, San Francisco Daily Journal (December 29, 2000), p. 5. Simultaneously published in Los Angeles Daily Journal (December 29, 2000), p. 7.
M&A Taxes: Voluminous System, California Law Business, Special Supplement, Vol. 112, No. 191, Los Angeles Daily Journal (October 4, 1999), p. 28.
What Every Litigator Should Know About Tax Planning, San Francisco Daily Journal (November 20, 1992), p. 5. Simultaneously published in Los Angeles Daily Journal (November 20, 1992), p. 7.
