Accounting & Tax News

After much deliberation and contention, we contention, we are inching closer to a final version of the Build-Back-Better-America (BBBA) spending bill. Much to our surprise, many of the previously anticipated changes to tax rates and estate taxes were omitted from the recent bill.

Taxpayers have been leaving California in droves. California’s rising cost of living with increased ability to work remotely has resulted in an unprecedented exodus. In addition, California residents are taxed at one of the highest rates in the country. Many taxpayers are incentivized to leave the state for these reasons and others, but breaking residency in California can be a complex process that requires detailed tax planning. 

March 15, 2021 marked the one-year anniversary of the Shelter in Place mandate. Shortly thereafter, on March 17th, the United States Treasury and Internal Revenue Service announced for the second time in history that the April 15th tax deadline would be postponed. 2020 tax filings and related tax payments normally due April 15th, for individual taxpayers ONLY, are now due May 17th, 2021.

As COVID-19 continues to limit our work environment, many employers are continuing to encourage or require their employees to work from home. There are several tax considerations to be aware of regarding remote work arrangements. State Tax Obligations for Employers...

Starting in 2021, any business, including sole proprietors, regardless of size, that pays at least $600 for services performed for their trade or business by a person who is not an employee is required to file Form 1099-NEC for tax year 2020 and all years going...

Everyone will agree that 2020 has been one of the most unusual years we have ever experienced. Many are relieved that the year is quickly coming to a close. With Joe Biden winning the Presidential election, year-end tax planning has become more important than ever....

Has Sheltering-In-Place given you the time to brainstorm some new business ideas? Entity selection and the resulting tax consequences are hot topics, and we can help! The best entity choice is one that satisfies your nontax objectives, while maximizing any current and...

In 2019, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5). Under AB 5, most California workers are presumed to be employees unless a hiring entity satisfies a three-factor test known as the ABC test. This means that many workers previously classified as independent...