There’s a favorable “stepped-up basis” if you inherit property

If you’ve inherited assets or you’re planning your estate, it’s crucial to understand the “step-up” basis rules. Continue Reading There’s a favorable “stepped-up basis” if you inherit property

Nonprofits: 4 ratios worth watching

What if we told you that only four ratios mattered when it came to managing your nonprofit? OK, that would be an exaggeration. But there are four measures that generally matter more than the rest. Continue Reading Nonprofits: 4 ratios worth watching

Choosing an entity for your business? How about an S corporation?

There are several choices of entities for a new business venture. What about an S corporation? Here are the advantages. Continue Reading Choosing an entity for your business? How about an S corporation?

Changes in Sec. 174 make it a good time to review the R&E strategy of your business

A tax law that passed in 2017 makes a major change to Section 174 research and experimental (R&E) expenses. Here’s what it might mean for your 2022 business tax return being filed this year. Continue Reading Changes in Sec. 174 make it a good time to review the R&E strategy of your business

Additional Tax Relief Provided for Californians Impacted by Winter Storms

The California Franchise Tax Board is conforming to the IRS’s postponement of filing and payment deadlines to October 16, 2023, for taxpayers located in most California counties due to the recent winter storms. Continue Reading Additional Tax Relief Provided for Californians Impacted by Winter Storms

Answers to your questions about 2023 limits on individual taxes

How much is the standard deduction in 2023? How much do you have to earn this year before you can stop paying Social Security on your salary? Here are some Q&As about these and other tax-related amounts for 2023. Continue Reading Answers to your questions about 2023 limits on individual taxes

Franchise Tax Board conforms to IRS filing extensions for California storm victims

On January 13, the Governor’s office announced that California will conform to the IRS filing extensions granted for California individual and business taxpayers impacted by recent storms. This means the Franchise Tax Board has extended filing and payment deadlines for many taxpayers in California until May 15, 2023. Continue Reading Franchise Tax Board conforms to IRS filing extensions for California storm victims

IRS grants filing and payment extensions to California storm victims

Individuals and businesses located in California may qualify for tax relief. California storm victims now have until May 15, 2023, to file various federal forms and make tax payments. Continue Reading IRS grants filing and payment extensions to California storm victims