By John Corona Gordon has been an audit partner with RJI CPAs for over 11 years and specializes in audits of publicly traded and privately held businesses. Gordon has been
CARES Act Alert – NOL Filing Deadline Now June 30, 2020
The CARES Act has loosened the rules around net operating loss deductions (NOLs), in addition to other tax relief. The CARES Act provides a five-year carryback for losses earned in
AB-5: California’s Worker Classification Problem
Businesses with workers in California are dealing with a new tax headache this year. In the fallout from the 2018 Dynamex ruling, California lawmakers passed Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5), which
California Cannabis Update
California has the largest legal marijuana market in the world and is on track to post a record $3.1 billion in cannabis sales this year, representing a 23% increase over
California Tax Traps on M&A Transactions
If you think it’s easy to structure the sale of a business to minimize taxes, think again. Over the last four decades, RJI CPAs has noticed a disturbing trend in
“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
State Court Throws Contract Workers Into Upheaval
With the Dynamex decision, the California Supreme Court created new, unlegislated law with respect to the use of independent contractors; many companies continue to seek advice on how to mitigate
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.