When The California Employment Development Department, EDD did a site sweep, Ryan Brown found himself facing an audit. As he did research on his own as to what the ramifications of an EDD audit might be, he saw steep fines, jail time and high conviction rates reported time and time… [Read more]
2020 Tax Filing & the SBA PPP Loan
If your business received SBA PPP loan funds here’s what you need to know to prepare for your 2020 taxes. As with all elements of the forgivable loan, there are steps you should take right now to ensure forgiveness and compliance. In the video below we’ve outlined several scenarios to… [Read more]
Commentary on NY Times Article, “California Sues Uber and Lyft, Claiming Workers Are Misclassified”
California Sues Uber and Lyft, Claiming Workers Are Misclassified. In January, 2020 Assembly Bill AB-5 went into effect redefining the criteria for a 1099 contract worker as opposed to a W-2 employee. The bill was aimed at the employers who drive the Gig Economy and in the subsequent months, Uber,… [Read more]
Is IRS Still Auditing? [video]
If you are currently being audited by IRS or EDD, be certain that you get a delay or postponement in writing. IRS and EDD are still auditing. The outbreak is not stopping work at CA EDD or IRS. Despite the chaos caused by the recent outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19, both… [Read more]
Can I Hire 1099s to Stay in Business During COVID-19?
As many companies work to reorganize their business model in light of COVID-19, hiring a 1099 to replace your full-time employees might be a great solution. However, there are a few things to consider before taking the step in hiring these workers. The passing of the new AB-5 regulations in… [Read more]
Will AB-5 Withstand Coronavirus?
As we look forward from April into the second quarter of 2020 the question on many business owner’s minds is: will the rules outlined in AB-5 stand in the face of coronavirus? At the start of 2020, business owners’ level of concern about California EDD’s newfound power to audit businesses… [Read more]
Unemployment Claims Spike: So May EDD Audits
Unemployment claims are in the millions as a result of the coronavirus epidemic and the ensuing quarantine and lockdown. Small businesses are being deeply impacted by the downturn and many are having to lay off over half their workforce. Since the start of the outbreak, 3.2M people have filed for… [Read more]
AB-5’s Potential Impact
The US Government requires all employers to verify that employees are eligible to work in the United States. Verification includes providing passport, Driver’s License or Green Card at the time of hire. This regulation applies only to those workers hired as W-2 wage earners, not of those hired as 1099… [Read more]
AB-5 Exemptions: Not So Fast!
California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) has built in exemptions for many businesses. We say “Not So Fast”! Even exempted industries have to adhere to the OLD criteria for classifying 1099 contractors. So, while many business owners are celebrating the free pass the AB-5 exemptions seem to offer. Take a step… [Read more]
Can your 2019 1099’s open you up to an EDD audit?
Businesses with multiple 1099s may have inadvertently opened themselves up to EDD audit or investigation. AB_5, the “Gig Work Bill” was signed into law last year by Gov. Gavin Newsom and went into effect January 1, 2020. The new law makes criteria for classifying a 1099 worker much more stringent. … [Read more]
