Even if your 2014 refund hasn’t hit the mailbox yet, it’s time to get a jump on your 2015 taxes. What does the phrase “tax planning” mean to you? Hurriedly giving charitable donations in December to try to knock down your total income tax obligation Setting aside time for tax preparation as soon as your […]
Michael & Company Welcomes Rudy Macias as a Shareholder within the Firm
Michael & Company, a CPA firm headquartered in Fresno, Calif., is pleased to announce that Rudy Macias, CPA has been appointed as a shareholder of the company. A life-long resident of the central valley, Mr. Macias received his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Fresno Pacific University in 2005. One year prior to graduation, Mr. […]
California Paid Sick Leave Act Effective July 1, 2015
On September 10, 2014, Governor Brown signed into law the “Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014” (“HWHFA”) (AB 1522). The purpose of this law is to provide protection to California employees by ensuring, among other things, that they are able to address their own health needs and those of their families. Effective July 1, […]
Only for Dentists Principal, Bassim N. Michael Presents on Buying and Starting a Dental Practice
On June 10, 2015, Only for Dentists principal, Bassim N. Michael, CPA, MS Tax, presented at the Hilton Santa Clara on what dentists need to know when buying or starting a dental practice. This event was put on by the California Dental Association. In his presentation, Mr. Michael addressed the current economic trends in dentistry […]
Are You Using the Right Business Structure for Your Dental Practice?
The business structure you use – sole proprietor, LLC, etc. – has tremendous impact on how your dental practice operates and pays taxes. A business structure is simply an organizational framework. The IRS requires you to select one for your company, since this designation will determine the tax forms you’ll file as well as who […]
What Does the Executor of a Will Do?
A number of decisions have to be made when a Last Will and Testament is created for a dental practice owner. The majority of those decisions relate to the disposition of estate assets. However, there are other decisions that must be made as well, including the appointment of an Executor. All too often, the appointment […]