Businesses with 100 employees or less are eligible for California’s new Small Business Hiring Credit, equal to $1,000 per net increase in qualified employees. Businesses that have been negatively impacted
Tax Alert: Payroll Tax Deferral Began Sept 1
The U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued official guidance for taxpayers on the “payroll tax holiday” ordered by President Donald Trump in early August as part
You Have Received Your PPP Loan, Now What?
More than 4 million small businesses have applied for and received their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. The next logical question is: How do you account for it? There has
“Q of E” Your “E” Ticket to a Successful Acquisition
If you are thinking of buying or selling a company, you have probably heard the term “due diligence.” What does this term actually mean? Although due diligence can essentially mean
How Is the Restaurant Industry Impacted by Tax Reform?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has yielded just as many questions as answers since its inception. Restaurants structured as C-Corporations enjoy a 21% tax rate, while restaurants operating as
Challenges Facing the Hospitality Industry
One of the biggest challenges for the hospitality industry is the balancing act between customer service and the related internal controls that go into running a hotel, resort or restaurant.
Pay Zero Tax on Sale of Your Business/Stock/Other Assets!?
Created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), Opportunity Zones were designed to increase investment in low-income communities throughout the country. In June of 2018 over 8,000 communities in
It’s Only Been 20+ Years…..Not-for-Profits, Are You Ready?
That is how long it has been since the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) last modified the accounting rules and disclosure requirements for non-profit entities, including churches, schools and 501(c)3
Cost Segregation & Tax Reform – Opportunities for Increased Depreciation and Expensing
With the Tax Reform legislation passed in December 2017 and effective for new and used fixed asset additions, businesses can elect a 100% depreciation deduction for qualified tangible personal property.
Could a Change in Accounting Method Save Taxes?
With the 2017 tax filing season at a close, taxpayers and their accountants are now shifting their focus to year-end planning. While most year-end planning conversations include a discussion about
Cryptocurrency (and What it Means for Your Taxes)
Bitcoin had a banner year in 2017. Though it’s been around for almost a decade, the explosive growth experienced in 2017 has piqued the interest of investors and the IRS
Ramirez International Celebrates 30th Anniversary
IRVINE, Calif. (January 25, 2010) – Ramirez International has announced that it is celebrating its 30th anniversary of providing CPA and consulting services to its clients. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif.,
Not-for-Profit
Our experience with not-for-profit organizations includes: Tax exempt organizations Higher education Religious organizations Community organizations Youth organizations Private foundations Private clubs Civic and business charities organized under Section 501(c)(3) of
Employee Benefit Plans (ERISA)
We provide audit services to: Defined benefit pension plans Defined contribution – 401(k) plans Health and welfare plans Public company plans subject to SEC reporting on Form 11-K Our approach
Wholesale & Retail
Our clients include numerous wholesale and retail businesses within a variety of industry sectors. We understand the issues that face many wholesale and retailing entities. Issues such as just-in-time inventory,
Food and Beverage Services
Our services to food and beverage service companies include: Supermarkets Food processing Food distribution Restaurants, including quick service restaurants (QSR) We have significant experience dealing with multi-unit operators, franchisors and
Hospitality, Entertainment & Professional Services
We provide audit and assurance services to a variety of clients in the hospitality, entertainment and professional services fields. Our clients include: Hotels and hotel operators Law firms Consulting practices
Health Care
Our health care clients include: Hospitals Doctors Dentists Pharmaceuticals Practice management Managed care facilities, including senior and assisted living facilities We understand the medical insurance billing cycle, Medicare and Medicaid
High Technology
Our technology clients include: Software Software-as-a-service Computer and peripherals Medical device Life science E-commerce Film Media Telecommunications Our experience includes licensing, royalties, patents, research and development arrangements, equity arrangements, and
Public Companies
We are registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). We provide annual audits and timely quarterly reviews for our public company registrants. While many of our clients have been
Manufacturing & Distribution
Our manufacturing and distribution clients include: Manufacturers Distributors Transportation providers We understand the issues that face many manufacturing and distributing concerns. Issues such as just-in-time inventory, FIFO, LIFO, asset impairment
Real Estate
Our services to real estate entities comprise: Real estate developers Owner Contractors Investment management companies Real estate investment trusts (REIT’s) In additional to traditional audit and assurance services and income
