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CalSavers was implemented to ensure that each employee in the state has access to a workplace retirement savings account. California state law (Title 21 of the California Government Code) requires employers who do not offer a retirement plan to participate in and register with CalSavers as early as December 31, 2024, depending on the number of employees. The registration deadline for employers with 5 or more employees is December 31st, 2024. The registration deadline for employers with 1 to 4 employees is December 31, 2025.

Year-end is a great time to finalize tax optimization strategies to ensure timely filing in the new year. Please consider some of our favorite savings opportunities below to help you with tax planning.

With the 2024 election on the horizon, tax reform is a pivotal issue impacting high-net-worth individuals. Each candidate’s approach to tax policy carries distinct implications for investment strategies, wealth preservation, and estate planning. In this article, we explore the leading candidates’ tax proposals, focusing on potential changes to capital gains, estate tax exemptions, and income tax brackets for higher earners.

Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed in 2017, taxpayers can only claim the state and local tax deduction on their Federal personal tax filings to a maximum deduction of $10,000. The passthrough entity tax may allow certain taxpayers to offset more of their income with a state tax deduction for Federal tax purposes.

Have you made any energy efficient improvements to your home or business? You may be able to claim valuable tax credits.

Proposition 19 was approved by California voters on November 3, 2020, and was enacted in April 2021. This proposition was designed to provide protection of primary residences for seniors, severely disabled, families, and victims of wildfire or natural disasters. This proposition includes two provisions for property tax reappraisal exclusions:

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Crypto prices are notoriously volatile. In considering such variability, clients wonder about the tax implications of their cryptocurrency holdings. This article will provide you with a high-level overview, as well as some potential tax benefits, of trading cryptocurrencies in a bear market.

In 2023, we saw one of the highest rates of corporate bankruptcy filings in over a decade. Fortunately, investors wishing to soften the blow of lost investments may be entitled to tax write offs. However, the IRS tends to scrutinize tax write offs carefully. It is important to consider if the investment is completely worthless and when the investment became worthless. We can help you determine whether and when to claim the losses on your tax returns.