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Don’t Get Ghosted by Your Tax Preparer This Season

With tax season in full swing (it kicked off January 27, 2020), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to taxpayers to avoid unethical “ghost” tax return preparers.

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12 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Tax Preparer

You’re the only one who can find the perfect tax preparer for you: there’s no one size fits all. We can, however, offer you a few tips to help you figure out how to find the best tax preparer for you.

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Estate Planning Through the Years

Virtually everyone needs an estate plan, but it isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. Even though each person’s situation is unique, general guidelines can be drawn depending on your current stage of life.

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The 1,099 Hassles of 1099s

While there probably aren’t quite 1,099 hassles to 1099 preparation, it certainly can feel like it when you’re scrambling to get them all prepared and filed on time.

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2020 IRS Rates and Limits

To assist you in gearing up for the coming year, we have provided updated rates and limits for 2020!

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Tips to Avoid Common Payroll Challenges

Running payroll is one of the most important responsibilities of any business owner, but it doesn’t have to be the most stressful. Here’s a few tips we put together to help you avoid a few common payroll pitfalls.

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California Competes Tax Credit

The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to come to California or stay and grow in California.

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California Sales Tax Change

In April of 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that drastically changed the required collection and filings of sales tax for California wineries.

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CalCPA Womens Leadership Forum

I attended the 2019 CalCPA Women’s Leadership Forum on April 26th. I hope that this synopsis of the event can be both educational and spark an interest in some readers who might want to attend this event in the future.