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Garrett & Associates, CPA’s Top 5 List of Potentially Fatal Business Mistakes
There is a difference between income and wealth. Tax returns aren't about wealth -- they're about "income", and how that is defined. Business owners and real estate investors have access to powerful tax advantages that wage earners do not ... and wage-earners probably...
Passing Down Your Inland Empire Family Business
If we've learned anything from 2020, it's that our best-laid plans don't always turn out. As the great philosopher Mike Tyson once said: everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. What is your plan for exiting your Inland Empire family business? You need...
A Few Winning Tips for Controlling Costs in Inland Empire Businesses
So ... I'm not sure if you knew this. Apparently, running a business is expensive. And controlling costs can be daunting. But despite whatever you might see from those gurus who are posing by their Lamborghinis in the Facebook ads ... even the leanest Inland Empire...
Garrett & Associates, CPA’s Thoughts on Reimbursement vs Company Cards
If you'll forgive me, I'm going to get pretty geeky today. You probably didn't realize that there are actual pros and cons to expense reimbursement for employees, etc., or using a company cc. Oh, my Inland Empire readers, I'm going to take you down a little rabbit...
4 Tips for Inland Empire Taxpayers Owing the IRS
For many Inland Empire individuals, families, and businesses, it can seem that the government has simply been throwing money around and not paying attention to what is done with it, or collecting what is due. But if you believe that the IRS won't come hunting for ways...
Inland Empire Taxpayers, The Problem with an Unfiled Tax Return…
The unfortunate reality is that if you have an unfiled tax return -- even if you don't owe any taxes that year -- there can be problems. And, that is obviously the case if you do happen to owe taxes. Not only can the federal government stir up trouble for you, but...
Finding a Tax Preparer For Inland Empire Folks With IRS Problems
I'm guessing tax season isn't exactly at the front of your mind every day. But it should be! (At least in the top five things at the front of your mind.) Because as long as you're getting paid by someone or something, taxes don't stop. And when it comes to getting...
The Real Risk From An IRS Audit by Garrett & Associates, CPA
You see that piece of mail in your mailbox with the IRS letterhead, and the fear of an IRS audit kicks in. (Unless, of course, you've "been there, done that", and you had us on your side). But the natural fear of what the IRS might be wanting to tell you (the dreaded...
Garrett & Associates, CPA on the Best Way to Get Answers about Tax Debts
Getting answers from the IRS about tax debts is a HUGE issue for regular Inland Empire taxpayers. (Not to mention a little nerve-wracking.) This might be a note to save ... because I'm going to share with you the best way to find out "what's what" with your tax file...