Erin Carlson, a tax partner at LLME, specializes in helping individuals, families and business entities navigate the complexities of estate and gift tax planning. Erin received her bachelor’s degree in economics before earning a law degree from Pepperdine University and… Read More
The IRS reassures California taxpayers that they continue to have an automatic extension until later this year to file and pay their taxes for those covered by disaster declarations in the state. The current mailings being received by some taxpayers,… Read More
At LLME, we believe in recognizing hard work and showing appreciation to our exceptional team. For the past 18 years, our firm has held a cherished tradition of taking a day off after the spring busy season to unwind. This… Read More
The IRS and California’s Franchise Tax Board have issued updated disaster relief notices for the state of California relating to the severe winter storms, flooding, and landslides. California Taxpayers in specified counties, including San Diego, now have until October 16,… Read More
Senior Audit Manager Justin Betyar has been with LLME for 12 years, joining the firm after graduating from San Diego State University with a Master’s in Accounting following an early career in sales. A college athlete and avid fantasy sports… Read More
The IRS has issued a disaster relief notice for the state of California relating to the severe winter storms, flooding, and landslides that began on January 9, 2023. California storm victims now have until May 15, 2023 to file various… Read More
Inflation has been surging this year. The July 2022 consumer price index (CPI) was up 8.5% year over year, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate of inflation is expected to stay high… Read More
You’ve probably heard that the newly enacted Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) includes a package of measures to fight climate change, including tax incentives for both consumers and businesses. Among other things, the law extends and revises a tax… Read More
Lavine, Lofgren, Morris & Engelberg, LLP announces the promotions of Daniel Hill to Audit Manager and Lacy Pollack to Tax Manager. Daniel has been with LLME since 2019 providing accounting, auditing and other assurance services to a wide array of… Read More
In recognition of recent gasoline price increases, the IRS has increased the standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. The standard mileage rate for business travel will be 62.5 cents per mile, up 4 cents from the… Read More