For CPAs, one of the most important parts of the CARES loan package which has brought $2.3 trillion in loans to households, businesses, and state and local governments is the Main Street Lending Program, which provides for up to $600 billion in loans to small and midsize businesses. The Fed… [Read more]
Risks of Misclassifying Independent Contractors and Employees
Is the person you just hired a 1099 contractor or an employee? Making a false assumption could be costly. In California, there is a fine line separating these two categories of workers and significant penalties for misclassification. Here are some of the consequences you might have to face for mislabeling… [Read more]
How to Prepare for a Payroll Tax Audit
Like most California business owners, you’ve likely kept diligent financial records and have never tried to defraud the government on your taxes. However, if the state targets you for a payroll tax audit, it may understandably cause you concern. The Employment Development Department (EDD), which oversees the enforcement of California’s… [Read more]