Autumn is here, and in some parts of the country, apparently that already means snow… Weather is a close second to “life” in terms of unpredictability. So I think that means two things: You should always carry an umbrella. Your life insurance policy should be clear…

We’re almost at the end of September, which is bewildering — where did summer go? Pumpkin lattes are everywhere, the weather is turning … and life is really starting to accelerate. But we do know something that can stop anyone in their tracks on an…

Despite what you might think, being a tax accountant is NEVER boring. We have all kinds of fun amusements that keep us going. We play little games like: “Guess The New Tax Law That Will Change Returns That Have Already Been Filed” — catchy title, I…

Yep. This is the final week, and the personal filing deadline (April 15th) is *so* close. It’s officially the final week of tax season — and we are working our tails off for you and our other Southern California clients. But I’m still taking the time…

Anytime (like now) that there is a rollout of government assistance, we, here in Southern California, can count on two things: 1)    Bumps in the road (it’s hard to manage many millions of people needing help) 2)    SCAMS I…

Have you met with us yet? The Super Bowl and the Oscars are over. The IRS has been accepting electronically filed returns for a couple weeks now. Which means, well … it’s about to get real. We are getting busy around here at Team Barnes Accountancy…

There are two kinds of taxpayers right now. Those who filed their taxes. And, well, those who didn’t. There are MANY reasons why you might be in that second group, and there doesn’t need to be any shame attached to it. But for those who haven’t yet…

What, you think I’m on vacation? Yes, the tax deadline has passed. But we’re still available, and handling post-deadline matters for Southern California clients. But moving along to today’s subject: figuring out how to pay for college tuition. Things…

We’ve had impeachment votes, worldwide pandemics, quarantine-like lockdowns (for the healthy), public police brutality, widespread protests, intense riots, MURDER HORNETS, statues falling, social media anger and now we have a drunken and murderous monkey to top…

The clock is really ticking now on 2020. But before you celebrate, please — for the love of Pete — make SURE that you are getting whatever needs doing done NOW that might affect this year’s taxes. I’ve been banging this drum the last couple…