If the word “budget” sounds slightly alarming to you, it might be because you associate the term with economic restriction. But a sound budget actually has room for everything you might possibly need. By building a budget yourself, you can
Read moreIn 2017, President Trump signed into law major tax reforms in an act called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This Act includes sweeping changes across all corners of tax law and require new expertise and evaluation of individual tax
Read moreJanuary has come and gone, but the opportunity to make resolutions that will take you through 2019 is still there for you. While you’re embarking on a new weight loss plan and Kon Marie-ing your household, this is a time
Read moreRecent tax reform has had the side effect of effectively lowering corporate tax rates. With the resulting increase in cash, you might wonder how companies are spending this windfall. A recent report from RSM has revealed that many business owners
Read moreThe following table provides some important federal tax information for 2019, as compared with 2018. Many of the dollar amounts are unchanged and some changed only slightly due to inflation.
Read moreTwo Long-Established Firms Combine Santa Rosa, Calif., December 5, 2018 – Sonoma County-based accounting firms Pisenti & Brinker LLP (P&B) and Zainer Rinehart Clarke (ZRC) announce their merger under the Pisenti & Brinker name, effective Jan. 1, 2019. ZRC Partners
Read moreEmployers must change their systems and processes for the new rules We live in a beautiful area that lends itself to people wanting to entertain their friends and guests with great food, wine and our beloved sports teams. So it
Read moreBy Marc Pounds, CPA Pisenti & Brinker Sadly, this is the message many tax advisors may be communicating to their clients in the aftermath of one of the most devastating wildfires in Northern California history. Fortunately, there are a number
Read moreIt’s a new day for tax planning. On December 22, 2017, the most sweeping tax legislation since the Tax Reform Act of 1986 was signed into law. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) makes small reductions to income tax
Read moreDonations are a great way to give to a deserving charity, and they also give back in the form of a tax deduction. Unfortunately, charitable donations are under scrutiny by the IRS, and many donations without adequate documentation are being
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