Insights

Why Nonprofits Need to Track Staffers’ Time
Not-for-profit organizations are compelled by federal and state wage-and-hours laws to perform a certain amount of time tracking. Funders may also stipulate timekeeping practices.

The Tax Advantages of Hiring Your Child This Summer
Summer is around the corner so you may be thinking about hiring young people at your small business.

Your Nonprofit Probably Won’t be Audited by the IRS, But if it is …
the IRS receives funding as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, it’s expected to hire new agents for all divisions, including the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division. So nonprofit compliance checks and audits potentially could become more common.

Choosing an Entity for Your Business? How About an S Corporation?
If you’re starting a business with some partners and wondering what type of entity to form, an S corporation may be the most suitable form of business for your new venture. Here are some of the reasons why.

Nonprofits: 4 Ratios Worth Watching
To control your not-for-profit’s expenses and improve operating efficiency, you need to keep an eye on the numbers. In general, there are four key ratios should be regularly monitor.

Make a Fraud Recovery Plan Now, Before Your Nonprofit is Defrauded
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), not-for-profit organizations make up 9% of all defrauded organizations. Such attacks — and losses — can be enough to destroy a nonprofit.

Gilbert CPAs Wins Best of Accounting Award for Service Excellence
Gilbert CPAs, a leading accounting firm, announced today that they have won the Best of Accounting Award for providing superior service to their clients.

Bobbie Hales Named to 2023 Most Admired CEO List
CEO Bobbie Hales is being honored as one of the 2023 Most Admired CEOs awarded by the Sacramento Business Journal.

Further Postponement to IRS and FTB deadlines for California Storm Victims
As a follow-up to our previous Breaking News Alert sent in January, the IRS and FTB have further postponed filing and payment deadlines to October 16, 2023, which is beyond the original storm-related extensions to May 15, 2023.

Building Community Through a Culture of Caring
Sarah Ellis, CPA, Shareholder spoke with Comstock's Magazine about our company culture and how we treat everyone we work with.

Potential Tax Legislation in the New Congress
The 2022 mid-term election has shifted the scales in Washington, D.C., with the Democrats no longer controlling both houses of Congress.

California Conforms to IRS Filing Extensions for California Storm Victims
The Governor’s office has announced that California will conform to the filing extensions granted by the IRS for California storm victims.