KEEPING RECORDS SAFE

It is a common question how long to keep your tax records.  But more importantly today you need to worry about keeping your records safe.  Most of us usually store old records in boxes in the garage, but what if your house or garage is broken into.  All of your...

What to know about Capital Gains

Did you know that almost everything you own and use for personal or investment purposes is a capital asset? Capital assets include a home, household furnishings, stock, bonds and collectibles. Basically everything you own. When you sell a capital asset, the difference...

HEALTH INSURANCE NEWS (ACA ACT)

Every US citizen must have health insurance starting 1/1/14 under the Affordable Care Act. You can buy it privately or through Covered CA (coveredca.com). There are some exceptions to the mandate, but if you don’t qualify and you don’t have insurance you...

Estimates Due

Next estimates due April 15, June 15, September 15 and January 15. For state estimate you might want to pay it by December 31 if you itemize your deductions. Reminder, California estimates are not paid in equal installments. They are due April 15 30% of previous years...