I have a few quick-hit things to cover today.The first of which relates to some timing issues. Labor Day is behind us (though many of my Los Angeles County business owner friends and clients don't really take time off for that).(You can't really take a vacation in the...

Just in time for the weekend, the IRS issued Friday-evening guidance about the overly-hyped (at first) payroll tax "holiday".There was initial hope that this might be a great shot-in-the-arm for Los Angeles County businesses and employees, but given how the thing is...

Even as a Los Angeles County tax professional, when I get a letter from the IRS addressed to my business (or, worse, to my home), I share with you that feeling of initial trepidation: what fresh hell will I now have to deal with?More often than not, it's something...

If you didn't get a chance to do this before, would you shoot me back a quick note through the email button at the top of the page? I'd like to hear from you...How are things going for your Los Angeles County business right now?I'd like to get just a few sentences...

Would you shoot me a note?How are things going for your Los Angeles County business right now?Doesn't have to be long ... just a little status update, is all. There might be some things we can do to help, if needed (or traps we can help you avoid if things are rolling...

I have some ideas for Los Angeles County small business owners to chew on today about how to connect more clearly and deeply with your clients and prospects, but before I get there, some news:There is still no word about automatic PPP forgiveness for smaller loans...

Doing business in the summer of 2020 sure ain't easy.I have Los Angeles County clients all over the spectrum -- some whose businesses are on their last legs because of social restrictions and lockdowns, some who are hanging steady, and some who have found ways to...

There is talk right now that Congress might enact automatic forgiveness for all PPP loans under $150K. This would be a sigh of relief for Los Angeles County small businesses (and their accountants!) everywhere. Nothing has been passed, but it's under strong...

Every year, the IRS releases their list of what they call "the dirty dozen".(Apparently, the marketing gurus who work at the IRS think that if they give it a catchy name, maybe even a pop-culturey one, the people will pay more attention.)But aside from the cheesy...

At the end of last week, the House approved the Senate's action of extending the PPP loan availability for 5 more weeks, and the President signed it shortly thereafter.This means that approximately $129 billion in remaining PPP funds can be tapped by Los Angeles...

I'd like to simplify things for you today.There is so. much. noise. right now about how to survive (even thrive) in the midst of this very difficult season."Pivot" they say.And yes, if you are running a business, these times call for a bit of a shift. Only a very...

Until further notice.This is a busy, fearful and unprecedented time of the year for all of us. We are in your corner, even still.Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, our office has stopped seeing clients face to face, until further notice. We will continue to accept...