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Taxpayer BewareBeware the Scam: A Tax Fraud Victim’s StoryWe’re starting to get emails and calls from taxpayers who have listened to our podcast, and they’re sharing situations they faced. On this episode of Taxpayer Beware, presented by The California Tax Education Council, host Ray Davis will be speaking with Tom O’Saben, Enrolled Agent, CTEC board member and Governmental Relations expert with the National Association of Tax Professionals, and Rebecca Landeros with the Franchise Tax Board Tax Preparer Enforcement Team, to share the real-life story of a tax fraud victim. Ray, Tom, and Rebecca break down all aspects of the victim’s story, detailing the mistakes...2025-03-0431 minTaxpayer BewareWhat to Know About Disaster Relief FraudIn the wake of California’s devastating wildfires, many taxpayers and businesses are relying on disaster tax relief to recover financially. Unfortunately, scammers see this as an opportunity to prey on victims. In this episode of Taxpayer Beware, presented by the California Tax Education Council, host Ray Davis speaks with Rebecca Landeros of the Franchise Tax Board Enforcement Team about the warning signs of fraudulent tax preparers.From recognizing red flags like unregistered tax preparers to understanding why you should never sign a blank tax return, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you avoid be...2025-02-0409 min
Habits for Your Happily Ever AfterRoles, Assumptions, Expectations and How 90 Seconds Can Change the Way You ArgueDo you and your partner take on certain roles in your relationship?Today my guest is Chantel Landeros, founding partner and psychotherapist at Thrive Marriage & Family Counseling in Grand Junction, Colorado. In this episode, Chantel talks about how remaining curious will keep you from feeling stuck in a relationship role.You’ll hear:Why establishing roles in your relationship helps to uncover hidden expectations and how that helps prevent conflictYou’ll get some fabulous conversation prompts to help you get curious about the hidden assumptions lurking in your relationshipAnd we’ll give you a 90-secon...2024-04-2553 minTaxpayer BewareExempt or Not Exempt?Tax professionals doing business in California must meet certain state requirements – but the details on these requirements can be confusing, especially when it comes to who is exempt, and who isn’t. On this episode of Taxpayer Beware, presented by The California Tax Education Council, host Ray Davis will be speaking with Rebecca Landeros from the California Franchise Tax Board Enforcement Team to clear up confusion you might have around these state requirements. Rebecca shares insights on situations like out of state businesses doing California returns, volunteer services, and she talks through some specific scenarios that should help enlighten the...2024-02-2224 min
Contribuyente Cuídese¿Exento o no exento?Los profesionales de impuestos que hacen negocios en California deben cumplir ciertos requisitos estatales, pero los detalles sobre estos requisitos pueden resultar confusos, especialmente cuando se trata de quién está exento y quién no. En este episodio de Contribuyente Cuídese (Taxpayer Beware), presentado por el Consejo de Educación Fiscal de California (The California Tax Education Council), el presentador Fernando Angell hablará con Rebecca Landeros del Equipo de Cumplimiento de la Junta de Impuestos de Franquicias de California (California Franchise Tax Board Enforcement Team) para aclarar la confusión que pueda tener sobre estos requisitos estatales. Rebecca...2024-02-2237 min
Steps To The StagePuffs - Guest: Debbie Barbin, Rebecca Cisneros & Andrew LanderosSend us a textMost know the story of a very popular wizard and his adventures from the book and movie series. Few know about some of the other fun characters in the "house" and now's your chance. Colin P. spends some time with the directors of this upcoming CCCT Production and we hope you not only enjoy the conversation but hurry and get your tickets before this amazing play hops on its broom and flies away! Puffs runs Oct. 20-Nov. 4thPurchase tickets at: https://chinocommunitytheatre.seatyourself.bizor call 909-590-1149$10 St...2023-10-1722 min
Contribuyente CuídeseLa Aterradora Verdad Sobre los Preparadores de Impuestos FantasmaCada temporada de impuestos colgarán una teja ofreciendo servicios de preparación de impuestos por tarifas bajas. O, a veces, incluso usarán el boca a boca para hacer negocios.Una vez que el 15 de abril llega y se va, desaparecen. Dejando a sus víctimas para hacer frente a su lío.Desafortunadamente, a veces las víctimas ni siquiera saben que hay un problema hasta que reciben un aviso del IRS o de la Junta de Impuestos de Franquicias (Franchise Tax Board) un año o más después.F...2023-01-3115 min
Taxpayer BewareThe Scary Truth About Ghost Tax PreparersThey're a problem we keep seeing year after year, we call them ghost tax preparers. Every tax season, they'll hang a shingle over a tax preparation service, offering it for a low fee, or sometimes just word of mouth to get business. Once April 15th comes and goes, they disappear like a ghost - leaving their victims to deal with their mess.Unfortunately, sometimes victims don't even know there's an issue until they get a notice from the IRS or the Franchise Tax Board or year or more later. Brandon Chanley chats with Christella Sanchez of the...2022-12-0522 min
Contribuyente CuídeseLa Aterradora Verdad Sobre los Preparadores de Impuestos FantasmaImpuestos fantasma. ¿Quiénes son? Cobran una tarifa por hacer sus impuestos, pero nunca firman su declaración de impuestos.Entonces, ¿Qué puede pasar si un preparador de impuestos no firma? Bueno, ¿qué tal deber trece mil en impuestos fraudulentos? O devolver su reembolso. Con interés.Desafortunadamente, sucede. Y, por cierto, no firmar también va en contra de la ley.Fernando Angell, miembro de la junta del Consejo de Educación Fiscal de California (CTEC), conversa con Rebecca Landeros, parte del Equipo de Ejecución de Preparadores de Impuestos de la Junta de Im...2022-01-2017 min
Taxpayer BewareHow to Spot Tax Scams and Avoid FraudWhat is California doing about illegal tax preparers and tax scams? Quite a bit, actually. California is one of the few states to have set requirements for paid tax preparers. By law, anyone who prepares your tax return must be either an attorney, CPA, enrolled agent or a registered tax preparer with the California Tax Education Council (CTEC). CTEC partners with the Franchise Tax Board to go after tax preparers who are not one of those four professionals. CTEC Chair, Brandon Chanley, chats with Rebecca Landeros of the Franchise Tax Board's Tax Preparer Enf...2021-01-2628 min
Taxpayer BewareThe Scary Truth About Ghost Tax PreparersIt is a problem that happens every tax season. Ghost tax preparers. Who are they? They charge a fee to do your taxes, but never sign your tax return. So what can happen if a tax preparer doesn't sign? Well, how about owing thirteen thousand in fraudulent taxes? Or paying back your refund. With interest.Unfortunately, it happens. And by the way, not signing is also against the law. Brandon Chanley, Chair of the California Tax Education Council (CTEC), chats with Esperanza Escobedo, a tax professional who has a true story to tell ab...2021-01-1525 min
LANCSD School BuzzDual ImmersionEpisode 37- Dual Immersion. Guests from Linda Verde Elementary include Jennifer Chavez, Karla Tobar, Adriana Landeros, and Heather Durant. The educators explain how a dual immersion schools works and the benefits for students.2020-02-2816 min
Shut Up and FailPodcast Owners Fail Too | Woodie LanderosThe tables are turned as our regular host, Woodie Landeros, becomes the interviee for a change, and opens up about the many failed businesses he's started, but never shared with anyone outside his inner circle. Guest host Rebecca Rice asks about what it was like during the early years of his clothing company Goldkills and the impact it had to watch it fail in the end. Through the various highs and lows, Woodie Landeros learned the importance of failure, how to overcome analysis paralysis, and why it's a top priority to listen to both mentors and teachers. Here it...2018-05-3100 min
Shut Up and FailPodcast Owners Fail Too | Woodie LanderosThe tables are turned as our regular host, Woodie Landeros, becomes the interviee for a change, and opens up about the many failed businesses he's started, but never shared with anyone outside his inner circle. Guest host Rebecca Rice asks about what it was like during the early years of his clothing company Goldkills and the impact it had to watch it fail in the end. Through the various highs and lows, Woodie Landeros learned the importance of failure, how to overcome analysis paralysis, and why it's a top priority to listen to both mentors and teachers. Here it all...2018-05-311h 35