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What Does The CARES Act Mean For Your Sacramento Small Business?
These days are moving VERY quickly, and we are working VERY hard to get communication out to our Sacramento clients and friends.You probably already heard that the CARES Act (the mammoth 880+ page disaster relief bill) was signed over the weekend, and help IS indeed...
Sacramento Tax Resolution COVID-19 Policy
Until further notice.This is a busy, fearful and unprecedented time of the year for all of us. We are in your corner, even still.Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, our office has stopped seeing clients face to face, until further notice. We will continue to accept...
The In-Person IRS Debt Threat For Sacramento Taxpayers
The IRS shared something this week that might be (and probably SHOULD be) causing some angst in certain corners.But before I get to that, would you do me a favor?If you have used our services before (whether dealing with an IRS debt issue or even other, more basic tax...
The Real Risk From An IRS Audit by Mike Ornelas
You see that piece of mail in your mailbox with the IRS letterhead, and a certain fear kicks in.(Unless, of course, you've "been there, done that", and you had us on your side).But the natural fear of what the IRS might be wanting to tell you (the dreaded audit!) can...
How To Handle Your Sacramento Company’s 2019 Payroll Taxes
The end of the year is nigh.Which, of course, also carries with it a bunch of tax matters.And, well ... it's no secret that for many people who get in hot water with the IRS, a very common reason is payroll taxes.For many, they aren't filing properly, "assuming" that...
How To Find a Tax Preparer For Sacramento Folks With IRS Problems
The autumn leaves are changing, and "the most wonderful time of the year" is right around the corner... I'm guessing tax season isn't exactly at the front of your mind. But it should be! (At least in the top five things at the front of your mind.) Because as long as...
Email Marketing Strategies That Sacramento Businesses Should Avoid
I get a lot of replies and personal comments about the emails that I send out, both to our business owners (like you), and to our family/individual clients. So I thought I'd offer my quick thoughts to you as to why I do this, and open our kimono a little. I'm...
IRS Scammers Are Targeting Vulnerable Sacramento Taxpayers
You probably already know this. If you've ever faced the pain of climbing out of the hole of an IRS debt, then you also realize that you get on all of the databases for debt consolidation and an abundance of over-aggressive marketing companies who want to take...
Three Overlooked Ways To Control Costs In Your Sacramento Business
I don't know about you, but my Facebook newsfeed is FILLED with so-called experts slinging around big revenue numbers in their business to grab my attention, and get me to sign up for their stuff. But, see ... I'm an accountant. And I know the truth: Revenue means...
The Value of Specialized Knowledge For Sacramento Taxpayers Dealing With The IRS
We hear from clients, Sacramento business owners and families all the time who are facing a MOUNTAIN of stress over their finances. Because the fact of the matter is that when you are facing IRS debt, you're likely also facing many other kinds of debt. But the power...
Solving Problems in Sacramento County Businesses with Effective Solutions
There's this idea out there among many wannabe Sacramento County business owners that they have to come up with the next completely fresh idea in order to have a great business. Shows like Shark Tank (which I love) go towards creating this kind of mindset -- although...
Mike Ornelas’s Next Steps After Settling With The IRS
Let's talk about what happens AFTER we are able to strike a deal on your behalf with the IRS.Because after all, that really is the goal here isn't it?So ... the IRS agreed that you could not pay all of your taxes back, and that a settlement was in everyone's best...
