Tax Benefits of Hiring Family Members in Your Business
Hiring a spouse, child, or parent can create real tax benefits for a family business, but the payroll rules depend on age, job duties, and business structure.
New Physicians Paid as Contractors: Tax Requirements and First-Year Considerations
Learn the tax requirements and first-year considerations for new physicians paid as contractors, including self-employment tax, estimated payments, bookkeeping, and California entity issues.
What Triggers IRS Notices for Individuals?
IRS notices usually start with an income mismatch, a missing or corrected item on the return, an identity-verification issue, or an unpaid tax balance. Here is what commonly triggers them for individuals.
2026 Individual Tax Update: Current Law Changes and Deadlines to Watch
Mid-year 2026 individual tax update covering the tax-law changes that matter most, the deadlines still ahead, and what Orange County taxpayers should review now.
Estimated Tax Payments for Individuals in 2026: Who Needs Them and How to Avoid Penalties
If your income is not fully covered by withholding, estimated tax payments can help you avoid penalties. Here is what individuals need to know for federal and California taxes in 2026.