Are you ready to launch your own business in California? You’re in for an exciting journey. As of 2018, small businesses in California employ 48.8% of the employees in the state. As a business owner, you will be contributing to this thriving local economy. To ensure that you get started… [Read more]
Four Year-End Tax Questions to Ask Your CPA
Your CPA isn’t just there to ensure that the numbers add up on your tax returns. They can also provide useful advice on how to manage your income for the year and estimate your tax liabilities going forward. A qualified and knowledgeable CPA can also give you insights to help… [Read more]
Your Guide to Navigating an EDD Audit
In the face of a perceived increase in the number of independent contractors, the California Employment Development Department (EDD) has begun a campaign of stricter enforcement of employment tax laws. With EDD conducting more audits of California business’ employment records, business owners and their bookkeepers should be prepared for the… [Read more]
The Dynamex Case, EDD and What the New Rules Mean for Your Independant Contractors
The California Supreme Court recently heard a case that is changing the rules on the classification of Independant Contractors in the state of California. Previously, there were 13 factors that EDD would look at in assessing whether a worker was a contractor or an employee. In October of 2018 that… [Read more]
Large Cash Transactions: Your Reporting Responsibilities and Penalties for Failing To File
Businesses who are paid in cash have a responsibility to report payments over $10,000 to IRS using form 8300. Form 8300 is similar in function to a 1099 in that services paid for from one business to another usually generate a 1099, submitted by the company who received the work… [Read more]
Remedy For Failing To File 1099s
If you’re thinking back on the previous year and realizing there are 1099 forms you did not submit, here are the steps you can take to remedy the situation and possibly avoid having to pay fines on your errors. Reach out to your tax attorney and share the information of… [Read more]
You Filed Your Taxes: Now What?
April 15th has passed and, hopefully, you’ve filed your 2018 taxes and can breathe a sigh of relief. Before you lock that filing cabinet, here are a few final steps to ensure your records are up to date. 1: Go old school. Print a copy of your completed tax return… [Read more]
What is Form SS-8 and When Do I Need to Use It?
Each industry has to follow specific hiring procedures and paperwork, particularly for tax and benefit purposes. When working with independent contractors, you must correctly label them for your business tax purposes. Yet determining who is an independent contractor and who is an employee can be challenging. If you accidentally mislabel… [Read more]
I Missed the Deadline to File Taxes: What Do I Do Now?
If you’ve missed the official deadline to pay your taxes, don’t stress. Getting back on track with your taxes is, in many cases, simpler than most people think. Whether you owe individual taxes or taxes for your small business, the easiest solution is to pay your taxes as soon as… [Read more]
How Taxes Affect Small Businesses
The top 10 percent of earners pay approximately 75 percent of the entire income tax in the state. Most of these earners are small-business owners.There are approximately 30 million small businesses operating in the United States. According to the U.S. Small Business Association, small businesses of all types pay an… [Read more]
