As many have heard, on September 18, 2019, Governor Newsom signed AB5, effective January 1, 2020. The new law codifies the “ABC test”...

The difficulty of getting year-end business tasks done will depend on how organized you’ve been throughout the year. Whether you’re a DIY...

There are many tax scams out there with the purpose of stealing your identity, stealing your money, or filing fraudulent tax returns...

Taxes for the individual can often be onerous, but when you have a business or company involved, the tax situation can be downright...

Hiring your child to work as a legitimate employee is a great tax strategy, which got even better with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act....

Owning and running a law firm of any size can be challenging. At any given time, you could be working with many clients, attorneys, and...

When you pay a bill in your business, are you 100 percent comfortable that the bill payment is correct and justified? Is there ever a...

You know you need vendors you can rely on. No matter what your industry is, no matter the kind of product or service that you offer, you...

As an entrepreneur, you likely place a high value on freedom . When the word “budget” is mentioned, you might cringe and feel like it...

Can you believe that half of 2019 is gone already? That means it’s a great time to take stock of how your business has done for the first...

In the eyes of pop culture (and most people) bookkeeping is frozen forever in images from years ago: physical ledgers, tiny numbers...

There are firms that offer business management. There are firms that offer tax preparation. Here at Counsel, we offer both and so much...

Undergoing the scrutiny of an IRS audit is liable to put any taxpayer on edge. While it may seem like the IRS randomly hands out audit...

Ways to Speed Up Your Cash Flow One of the biggest challenges for businesses is managing cash flow. There never seems to be enough cash...

Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information without your permission. While this can include credit cards, banking...

The frequency of natural disasters seems to be increasing year to year, leaving more and more people with devastating personal and...

With the partial government shutdown last month and the possibility of another shutdown looming, there has been a lot of talk about the...

How to Save More in 2019 Many people in their retirement years have regrets about not saving more during their earning years, but you...

Emil Abedian discusses his thoughts on the potential rise of IRS audits of S corporations in his guest post on Forbes. As a CPA with over...

2019 is right around the corner, which makes today the perfect time to think about your business goals and where you want to be one year...