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Requests for Preparing Minutes for a Corporation's Board Meeting held
I have received requests to prepare Board Minutes on behalf of some clients' corporations. To do so, I would need some information from you, after you hold the Board Meeting: Provide general info about items discussed in the meeting Some examples are, A change in corporate officers, or directors Setting of officer and key employee salary amounts, or shareholder distributions Whether to mortgage, sell, or lease real estate, and approve loans to or from the corporation Purchas
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Nov 16, 20201 min read


Sick Pay, Payroll Taxes and other effects on California Employers
Employers statewide directly affected by the new coronavirus (COVID-19) may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file...
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Mar 20, 20202 min read


Workers (Individuals) affected by California Executive Order Re COVID-19
California announced a 60 day extension for individuals to file and to pay their California 2020 tax estimate that is due 4-15-20 – so...
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Mar 20, 20204 min read


Increasing the depreciation deduction of your residential rental property
A breakdown of tangible property items and land improvements that allows for a greater depreciation deduction each year. Your rental...
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Mar 10, 20202 min read


Good news for getting rid of that IRS late filing penalty for LLC’s and partnerships
If you forgot to file an extension, or the IRS lost it, or for some other reason your business tax return (LLC or partnership) is deemed...
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Feb 6, 20202 min read


Employ your children
Hire your kids instead of paying them an allowance!It is quite common to see children actively involved in the family business. Even...
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Jan 26, 20205 min read


What to ask R&D experts and clients who want amend returns for R&D credit
To quote Moss Adams CPAs: "The R&D tax credit is for taxpayers that design, develop, or improve products, processes, techniques,...
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Jan 26, 20202 min read


Tax-Deductible Business Trips
Tax-Deductible Business Trips By Scott C Turner, CPA Whenever and wherever you travel you could be traveling on business, and reasonable...
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Jan 19, 20205 min read


Top Ten Labor Mistakes
The California Compliance Catalog for employers from www.calbizcentral.com It states even if you have only one employee you must do the...
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Jan 12, 20201 min read


Running a Corporation - Keeping the Minutes
If you don't keep adequate records and minutes of meetings, you could lose your limited liability protection. As the owner of a...
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Jan 5, 20203 min read


Is the SIMPLE a viable employer plan for you and your employees?
Certainly, the SIMPLE is the easiest and least costly plan to fund and administer amongst all the other employer-sponsored plan options...
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Dec 29, 20193 min read


Cutting costs: maximizing results
This is your blog post. Great looking images make your blog posts more visually compelling for your audience, so choose media that really...
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Dec 27, 20191 min read


Independent Contractor Defined
People such as doctors, dentists, veterinarians, lawyers, accountants, contractors, subcontractors, public stenographers, or auctioneers...
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Dec 22, 20191 min read


New California AB 5 Law
By: Scott Turner Date: December 2019 By now, I am sure you have heard about the new independent contractor legislation signed by Governor...
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Dec 15, 20194 min read


Employing Your Family Members
By Scott C Turner, CPA Hire your kids instead of paying them an allowance! It is quite common to see children actively involved in the...
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Dec 8, 20196 min read


Payroll Information Update
This information is meant to bring HR matters to your attention that may need handling, and is not meant to be a complete guide for every...
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Dec 1, 20191 min read


Depreciating Your Business Building
Congrats on your purchase. For tax purposes, a commercial building is depreciable over 39 years (straight line, no acceleration) for the...
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Nov 24, 20194 min read


The Required Payment and Reporting Surrounding Health Insurance for S Corporations
Find below the direct quote from the IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Website http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-E...
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Nov 17, 20192 min read


10 Things To Know About Taxes On Damages
Robert W. Wood Contributor I focus on taxes and litigation. Your car got rear-ended while stopped at a red light. Your contractor did...
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Nov 10, 20198 min read


Buying a vehicle after the new tax law
Example: Business owner wants to sell or trade-in a former vehicle for $20,000 and purchase a new or used vehicle for $50,000. The issue...
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Nov 10, 20193 min read
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