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Your State May Not Follow the New Federal Tax Law And That Can Change Everything
Many states do not conform to key OBBBA provisions. A tax attorney explains which federal tax breaks your state return disallows and how to plan for the gap.
Law Office of Pietro Canestrelli Ranks No. 934 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
The Law Office of Pietro Canestrelli, a Tax Controversy Boutique, APC, ranks No. 934 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
Cannabis and Section 280E: What Rescheduling Actually Changed
Medical cannabis moved to Schedule III in April 2026, changing Section 280E. A tax attorney explains who qualifies, dual-license allocation, and prior-year risk.
The September 15 Deadline: Estimated Taxes and Extended Pass-Through Returns
September 15 is the Q3 estimated tax deadline and the extended pass-through filing date. A tax attorney explains safe harbors, penalties, and how to catch up.
California’s PTE Elective Tax: The Most Powerful SALT Workaround for Business Owners
California's PTE Elective Tax: The Most Powerful SALT Workaround for Business Owners If you own an S-corporation, partnership, or multi-member LLC in California, the Pass-Through...
Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP): What California Business Owners Must Know
Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP): What California Business Owners Must Know If you own or manage a business in California and your company falls behind on payroll taxes, you...
ERC Under Fire: What to Do If the IRS Is Auditing Your Employee Retention Credit Claim
ERC Under Fire: What to Do If the IRS Is Auditing Your Employee Retention Credit Claim The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was one of the most generous COVID-era tax benefits...
Form 1099-DA Is Here: What California Crypto Investors Need to Know About the New Reporting Rules
Form 1099-DA Is Here: What California Crypto Investors Need to Know About the New Reporting Rules The era of reporting cryptocurrency on the honor system is over. Starting with...
Student Loan Forgiveness Is Taxable Again in 2026: What Borrowers Need to Know
Student Loan Forgiveness Is Taxable Again in 2026: What Borrowers Need to Know Starting January 1, 2026, student loan forgiveness under income-driven repayment (IDR) plans is...