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Obamacare and the Mixed Up World of Small Business

“If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is because everything would be what it isn’t. And contrary-wise; what it is it wouldn’t be, and what it wouldn’t be, it would. … Continue reading

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What! I Have to Pay Taxes on My Unemployment Benefits?!

Do you remember the Marx Brother’s “contract scene” in  Night at the Opera? It started with Groucho reading, “The party of the first part, will be known in this contract as the party of the first part…”  Chico said it … Continue reading

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Year End Small Business Tax Tips

As  Los Angeles Certified Public Accountants, we have the opportunity to work in different industries.  Each industry has its own special personality, yet there are some tax breaks that many are not taking: Healthcare credit: This credit is not only new to Certified … Continue reading

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The IRS Does Not Send Tax E-Mails. Don’t Get Fooled.

It happened again this week.  A nervous client, who owns an entertainment partnership, received an E-mail from the IRS (with the IRS logo and such) claiming that his tax payment was rejected.  My gut reaction was “scam,” he didn’t make any tax … Continue reading

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How to Launder(for More)Money Without Getting Washed Up

I know that title can get me into trouble, but I couldn’t resist. I had lunch today with a childhood friend (no he is not nine years old).  I hadn’t seen  Gary in about 30 years. He still looks the … Continue reading

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The Tightrope of Employee Tax Classification is Getting Frayed

My grandfather was Alfano the Great.  In the 1920′s he walked between 2 eight story buildings with no net.  In addition, he walked on his hands, rode a bicycle and did wheelies.  All for a few bucks.  Obviously, he never … Continue reading

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Business Vision and Goals: Understand the Target You are Aiming For

In the early 1970s, I watched a Stanford professor  choose Jim Plunkett, (Stanford’s star quarterback) to demonstrate perception and the brain. The professor placed a pair of glasses on Jim that caused his vision to be distorted, shifting everything he sees to the right about … Continue reading

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Are Business Strategies Obsolete? Does it Matter?

My wife and I have started a new hobby of collecting and reselling small antiques. We really enjoy “the hunt,” but one of the most rewarding aspects is our increased knowledge of 100 year old household tools.  One such item … Continue reading

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Business Acumen: Beware of Useless Advice

There are brilliant people that study for years to provide brilliant advice based on solid, empirical evidence.  Then, there are others that just talk well. Financing, Outsourcing And 7 Other Tips from an Expertby Shira Levine, touts the advice of … Continue reading

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Startup Strategy: Are You Playing the Same Old Tune?

My college-aged son played “Satin Doll” with his jazz band in a local upscale restaurant last week.  I turned to my wife and told her I played that song in a big band music group back in 1969.  The 1953 … Continue reading

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