On the other hand with tax planning you are taking a proactive approach. The focus is on the present and future. For example, receiving a huge refund year after year is a sign of no tax planning. No, it is not a savings account. Ask yourself, is it earning interest? As a taxpayer you could […]
Esther Phahla
Esther Phahla is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Tax Coach in Temecula. She also holds a Masters of Science in Taxation. She is the Best Selling Co-Author of a Tax Planning book “Why Didn’t My CPA Tell Me That”. She can be reached at (951) 514-2652.
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An S corporation is a corporation that elects to pass its corporate income, losses, deductions and credits through to its shareholder(s). A shareholder of an S corporation reports the flow-through of income and losses on their personal tax returns and are assessed tax at their individual income tax rates. When a corporate officer performs services […]
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Businesses are the very heart of the economy. Small businesses often face many financial obstacles if not properly managed. This could be due to several factors such as, an industry that is seasonal in nature, or aging accounts receivables, cash flow problems, a lot of debt, bad relationships with vendors or lack of profitability or […]
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Can I deduct that? With tax season here, chances are you’ve heard those words or you have asked that question yourself. What is a tax deduction? A tax deduction, or tax write-off, is used to decrease taxable income, thereby decreasing the amount of tax owed. There are different types of tax deductions available. In addition […]
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Why, What, When, Where and How to Prepare: Why? Well-organized tax records make it easier to prepare a tax return and they help provide answers if your tax return is selected for a tax examination, or to prepare a response if you receive an IRS or State notice. Devoting time to organize your tax-related documents […]
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A limited liability company, or LLC, is a business structure allowed by state statute. Like a partnership or S corporation, LLCs are pass-through companies whose profits are passed along to the owners. What makes LLCs stand out from other business entity designations is the protection given to owners in regards to liability. As the name […]
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Do you understand your tax obligations for starting a business? Below are IRS tax tips to help you get your business off to a good start and position yourself for success: Business Structure: You need to decide on the type of structure for your business. The most common types are sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, S […]
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On April 29th Esther Phahla, CPA, CTC was awarded the California Society of CPAs’ (CalCPA) Woman to Watch Award: Experienced Leader during the Society’s Women’s Leadership Forum held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The awards were given in two categories – Experienced Leaders and Emerging Leaders.
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Asking a Why question leads to finding out the root cause of the matter. This book is the result of several Tax Professionals trained as Certified Tax Coaches to put together our expertise in writing to help educate taxpayers on the differences between tax preparation and tax planning. Napoleon Hill in his book Think & […]
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Towards the end of December 2015, Congress renewed a number of “extender” provisions that expired at the end of 2015. These provisions may affect some individuals and businesses. Extended individual provisions include: $250 educator expense deduction: Made permanent, and adjusting for inflation going forward, teachers can claim this deduction for supplies they’ve purchased for their […]
