Opening up a new office? Get an L-1 

QUESTION:  Can I use an office based in my home and/or garage for the L-1? Answer: No. You must have an ‘actual office’. The reality might be that you can run your business from a computer or your garage. However, for immigration purposes, there must be a brick and mortar office and you must be…

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10 basics of IRS appeals process

IF you are not satisfied with the results of your IRS audit, go to Appeals. You have a choice of either ending your misery by paying up or by continuing to fight at the Appeals Office. The appeals process is an administrative means to resolve your problems without resorting to legal action. It’s a good…

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What’s the best solution to your debt problems?

IF you are searching for debt reduction solutions, no doubt you’ve been inundated with advertisements for various debt management programs, companies and solutions. The choices seem confusing to the average consumer. The truth is that every situation is different and what may work perfectly for others is not necessarily going to work the same way…

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Live & Dine LA event is a foodie’s delight

Los Angeles is not just the City of Angels — it’s the City of Food Angels who were out in force on Sunday, July 30 to support the Los Angeles Mission and to offer the over 1,700 people attending the event sample tastings. Angeleno Magazine’s annual Live & Dine LA event, which was held at…

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Duterte and Fil-Ams can work on a common cause

DURING the Philippine revolution against Spain, the Katipunan had two mutually-hostile factions: the Magdiwang of Andres Bonifacio, and the Magdalo, which was identified with Emilio Aguinaldo. While they literally went at each other’s throat, the two groups continued to fight alongside each other, acknowledging that they were struggling for a common cause against a common…

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2017 People’s Ball Honorary Chairs and production dancers

The tense situation plus the Herculean task and responsibilities bestowed upon the shoulders of anybody dispensed with the task of organizing and managing an event left him fidgety, uptight, edgy,  ill-tempered, and petulant…and even sleepless at the worst case scenario. The success of the occasion depends not solely on him but on a collective effort,…

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Pres. Trump backs proposal to cut legal immigration programs

Trump, GOP senators rally behind bill that would eliminate family-based petitioning Acting on a crucial campaign goal, President Donald Trump on Wednesday, August 2 backed proposed legislation that would eliminate the current family-based immigration system into a more “merit-based” one that favors applicants’ skills and employability. Trump stood with the bill’s co-authors, Republican Sens. Tom…

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California divorce FAQs

I JUST moved to California last month, and I’d like to file for divorce. Can I file now?   To file for divorce in the State of California, the person filing (called the “Petitioner”) must first meet the jurisdictional requirements: (i) residence in the state of California for the past six (6) months; and (ii)…

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Beware of ‘sore eyes’

What is “sore eyes”? Sore eyes, medically known as conjunctivitis, is a highly contagious infection of the eyes, commonly cause by an adenovirus. There are several serotypes of adenoviruses.  The incubation period (from time of exposure to appearance of symptoms) is 5 to 12 days. The conjunctiva (thin lining of upper and lowers eyelids that…

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10 tips to handle an IRS notice

IF you receive an IRS notice, keep the following suggestions in mind: • Be alarmed, but do not panic. Call your tax professional for guidance. Do not delay your response. Mail your response at least one-week before the specified deadline. • Do not ignore the notice. Read the notice very carefully and understand what have…

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Law enforcement

During the early morning of Sunday, July 30, members of the Philippine National Police and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), armed with search warrants, raided homes of alleged illegal drug personalities in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental. Mayor Reynaldo “Aldong” Parojinog Sr. and his wife died during the raid on their house, while 13 other…

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It’s official: Los Angeles will host 2028 Olympics

City promises economic upturn leading up to the games After weeks of negotiations, the City of Los Angeles has finally locked in a deal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, a move that officials are confident will be financially advantageous. The deal brings the Summer Games back to LA…

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Asian American voter potential eyed in 2018 and beyond

Rep. Judy Chu, Fil-Am actor/activist Lou Diamond Phillips discuss importance of mobilizing the AAPI electorate By now, many are seeing the significance of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) electorate following the 2016 general election. Particularly, the AAPI community won big during the Senate races and AAPI voter turnout was the largest in American…

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Are you an athlete?

Q: I AM a body builder and just won a big amateur contest. Can I come and work in the U.S. on some type of visa? A: Yes, there is what is known as the P Visa. The P-1A is for a person who performs as an athlete, individually or as part of a group…

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IRS expands audits to prior year and subsequent years

YOU’LL be happy to note that the IRS also gets audited. It’s audited by the Treasury Department to determine whether tax compliance officers conduct required filing checks in accordance with IRS policies and procedures. In particular, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA, an agency that oversees the IRS) instructed the IRS to expand…

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Bankruptcy debt relief: Should you file now or later?

INDIVIDUALS who have accumulated excessive debt are often left to ponder whether they should file bankruptcy in order to get out of debt.  Sometimes, these people feel that somehow, they’ve lost, failed, or that they will never have a chance to rebuild their credit again. Because we are living in a society where having a…

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Bruno Mars to perform in Manila in 2018

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Bruno Mars is bringing his “24K Magic World Tour” concert to Manila on May 3, 2018, at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City. Concert promoter, Music Management International (MMI Live), confirmed the news on social media on Thursday, July 27. The album, “24K Magic” already hit the 1 million…

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