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The Basics Of Estate Tax

What is Estate Tax While only six states currently have estate tax, California is not one of them. California is not subject to state level estate tax, but it is still subject to federal estate tax. Estate tax is basically a tax on your right to transfer property at your death. Your estate may consist

Should You Buy Or Lease A Car?

Overview     One of the biggest decisions that entrepreneurs and business owners must make is whether to buy or lease a car. Both options have their pros and cons. The decision comes down to several factors, including the business’s financial situation, the intended use of the vehicle, and the tax implications.  Buying    

California Storm Victims Tax Update

Tax Relief Information               As a result of the recent storms in California, the governor declared a state of emergency in many counties affected by the storms. This declaration extended tax payment and tax return filing deadlines to May 15th, 2023, as discussed below. We are notifying you of this recent

What are the Different Types of Cash Flow?

What is Cash Flow?          When it comes to understanding cash flow there are a couple of different things you need to be aware of. Cash flow specifically refers to the amount of cash going in and out of a business. There are three distinct categories of cash flow that each refer

How to Qualify for R&D Tax Credits

What is R&D          The research and development tax credit is a federal incentive that allows companies to reduce income tax liability in the current year dollar for dollar when they are preforming activities related to the development, design, or improvement of things like products, software, process, etc. Many businesses, especially smaller