LLC vs S Corp in California: The Hidden Tax Difference Every Owner Needs to Know
LLC vs S Corp in California: The Hidden Tax Difference Every Owner Needs to Know Most California business owners hesitate to switch their business structure because they’re bombarded by half-true “facts” about LLCs and S Corps. Yet, what no one is telling you: picking the wrong entity could leave you overpaying the state $8,000-27,500 or […]
California FTB Audits: What Triggers an Investigation and How to Protect Your Business in 2025
California FTB Audits: What Triggers an Investigation and How to Protect Your Business in 2025 Most California business owners are terrified of a Franchise Tax Board (FTB) audit—but the real audit triggers aren’t what you think. Forget ancient urban legends: the FTB isn’t searching for innocent mistakes; they’re hunting for patterns that suggest noncompliance, underreporting, […]
The California Tax Planning Playbook for 2025: The Blueprints Most Business Owners Never See
The California Tax Planning Playbook for 2025: The Blueprints Most Business Owners Never See Most small business owners in California think playing defense is enough—dodging penalties, submitting the right forms, hoping the IRS and FTB don’t ask more questions. But for 2025, that mindset could easily cost you five to six figures in lost deductions […]
Unlocking 2025 Tax Breaks: The Multi-Year Tax Planning Blueprint Every California Business Owner Misses
Unlocking 2025 Tax Breaks: The Multi-Year Tax Planning Blueprint Every California Business Owner Misses Tax planning in California is not just about April 15th—it’s a chess match that spans years, not months. If you’re a business owner, most “tax planning” advice you hear is dangerously short-sighted. The reality is, true tax savings—saving six figures and […]