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Tax Deadline Rumors And Planning For Corona Virus byDavid Barnes

Tax Deadline Rumors And Planning For Corona Virus byDavid Barnes

Hello, my friend. The world has shifted under our feet.With the barrage of media, medical, and economic news flying at us, I want to stay in my lane today.You don't need more medical advice, you don't need tips on working from home (at least today -- I might share...

A Note on the Coronavirus for Southern California Families

A Note on the Coronavirus for Southern California Families

As COVID-19 snakes its way through the world, what's becoming clear to me is that ... well, not much is clear.From death rates (relying upon shaky data from totalitarian regimes), to spread rates, to proper precautions -- you can find an article from a...

David’s Top 5 Healthy Financial Habits

David’s Top 5 Healthy Financial Habits

Yep, here we are in March, and that means that it's GO TIME for taxes. If it takes you a couple weeks to pull things together, and get organized ... well, now is a very good time to start the process.We're here for you with any questions: (714) 541-4338But don't panic...

The In-Person IRS Debt Threat For Southern California Taxpayers

The In-Person IRS Debt Threat For Southern California 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...

Career Planning Advice From A Southern California Business Owner

Career Planning Advice From A Southern California Business Owner

Like me, you've probably heard: "Do what you love, and the money will follow!"Hogwash.Personally, I love lying on the beach, but unless I start looking like a supermodel, there's not much chance of me getting paid for it.What we do get paid for is working like expert...

Do Not Procrastinate Tax Filling In 2020 by David Barnes

Do Not Procrastinate Tax Filling In 2020 by David Barnes

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 Corporation.Which...

All People Are Tax People by David Barnes

All People Are Tax People by David Barnes

... except, well ... when they aren't. Or when they have a question. Or when they have to deal directly with the IRS (yikes). Or when they have any kind of complications in their return. Or ... I could go on, but you get the point.The Super Bowl is behind us (congrats...

The Real Risk From An IRS Audit by David Barnes

The Real Risk From An IRS Audit by David Barnes

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...

A Guardian Plan For The Unexpected by David Barnes

A Guardian Plan For The Unexpected by David Barnes

This is the week the real work begins. The IRS started electronically accepting returns on Monday (the 27th), and our offices have already been hopping.As I've mentioned before, it's a GREAT idea, this year of all years, to get a jump on your taxes. I won't rehash all...

How To Plan For Retirement by David Barnes

How To Plan For Retirement by David Barnes

The IRS is set to begin receiving tax returns on the 27th.That means, it's about to get VERY busy around here. Which is exactly how we like it.We've been preparing since the summer for this year's tax return process, integrating all of the nuggets we've been...