Bonnie Lee founded Taxpertise in 1982 to represent taxpayers in audits, offers in compromise, tax problem resolution, tax preparation, tax planning, and to help non-filers safely re-enter the tax system. She is the author of "Taxpertise, The Complete Book of Dirty Little Secrets and Hidden Deductions for Small Business that the IRS Doesn’t Want You to Know.” Her office is at 450 2nd Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476 Contact her at 935.1755 or [email protected]
Tax season is almost here — are you ready?
The Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting electronically filed income tax returns on January 23, 2017. But more than likely,... Continue
The IRS dirty dozen list of tax scams
Dear Bonnie, This morning I got a phone call from an IRS agent saying I needed to immediately pay my taxes or they would call the police... Continue
Cash in on the Earned Income Tax Credit
Dear Bonnie, How does the Earned Income Tax credit work? Is it true that California now has one for low income people as well? Tess,... Continue
Countdown to tax season
Dear Bonnie, I have made a New Year’s resolution to really buckle down on taking care of my finances. I hate the whole idea, especially... Continue
Deducting losses from a federally declared disaster
I may have lost my second home in the forest of Middletown to the Valley Fire — as of this writing, I don’t know. The roads... Continue
Weed, taxes and Tommy Chong
Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong fame, has recently added entrepreneur to his list of achievements. But the businessman is staying in... Continue
Taxes are filed – now what?
If you filed your tax return by April 15, you can exhale, kick back and wait for your refund – if you’re getting one. Here are... Continue
Obamacare, Form 1095-A, and the premium tax credit
Dear Bonnie, I received a form in the mail called a 1095-A Health Insurance Marketplace Statement. I guess this is for my taxes but... Continue
Five tax tips to start the New Year
Happy 2015! If you have already made those ever-challenging New Year’s resolutions, you may want to add a few more. Sometimes resolutions... Continue
The tax consequences of losing your job
Dear Bonnie, I lost my job and am now on unemployment. Do I have to pay taxes on that? I understand that there are all kinds of other... Continue
