Tax Tips for the Self-Employed

Tax Tips for the Self-Employed

Many benefits come from being your boss. If you work for yourself, as an independent contractor, or you carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor, you are generally considered to be self-employed. Here are six key points the IRS would like you to know about...
Scholarship Award Dinner

Scholarship Award Dinner

Last night the Peninsula Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association gave away $5000 in scholarships.  It was a great night with lots of winners in attendance.  What made last night even more special was that we combined with another local group that...
4th of July Celebration

4th of July Celebration

Yesterday I had the chance to watch the fireworks from the top of a structure located on CBS Studios.  One of my clients is the event planner and caterer for this event each year and invited my family to attend as their guests.  We had the opportunity to walk around...
A Trip for Blueberry Biscotti

A Trip for Blueberry Biscotti

This past weekend, I spent some time with one of my clients I’ll refer to as Mrs. P.  She lives alone and has no family in the area.  Due to poor sight, she can no longer drive, so she is housebound much of the time.  Periodically we’ll go...
Special Notice Regarding Likely Fuel Tax Increase

Special Notice Regarding Likely Fuel Tax Increase

Here is a just-released notice from the CA Board of Equalization regarding the potential increase in gas taxes: Special Notice Increase in State Fuel Taxes Triggered if Congress Fails to Reauthorize Federal Tax by June 30, 2012 The May 2012 Special Notice, New Tax...
Don’t Be Scammed by Cyber Criminals

Don’t Be Scammed by Cyber Criminals

As you are probably aware, phishing is an unsolicited e-mail, fax, or phone call used to lure unsuspecting victims to give personal information such as a birth date, social security number, and/or bank account information.  Once attained, criminals can use this...

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