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Oct 2017Trump’s Proposed Tax Reform: What Does it Mean to You?
President Trump’s proposed tax plan, which was announced in April and called the “the biggest tax cut” ever by the U.S. National Economic Council Director, would take our country from having one of the highest corporate taxes in the developed world to one of the lowest. Here we lay out some changes focused specifically towards small businesses and individuals. For a full description of the…
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Sep 2017Taking the Good With the Bad: Unemployment and New Home Sales at Record Lows
Unemployment Stats The United States economy and labor market continue their comeback, with the summer’s numbers better than expected. According to July’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, May and July’s unemployment rates (4.3 percent) were the lowest since 2001 and 209,000 jobs were added in July alone, about 15 percent more than predicted. Thanks to businesses that have been able to hire, July…
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Apr 2017To Each & Every One of Our Valued Clients…Thank You!
Another successful tax season has come and gone, and none of it would be possible without your loyalty and continued trust in our services. At Paragon Accounting Group, we never want you to forget how much we value our relationships with each and every one of you as our clients. Strong and reliable partnerships are what businesses are built on. We hope to continue to earn your business…
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Jan 2017Pay Attention To These 2017 W-2 & 1099 Filing Deadlines
With a new year, comes new tax laws. The arrival of 2017 comes with different W-2 and 1099 deadlines that are important to you and your business. In the past, employers had to provide employees with their W-2 copies by January 21st. Additionally, employers have had until February 28th to submit paper filings (or March 21st for electronic filings). Beginning with 2016 forms, employers will…
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Dec 2016How Will Assembly Bill 2883 Impact Workers’ Compensation Policies?
Business owners be aware: the passage and signing of Assembly Bill 2883 comes with a lot of changes to workers’ comp. Assembly Bill 2883 (AB 2883) requires that all business workers’ compensation insurance policies will now cover certain officers and directors of private corporations, as well as working members of partnerships and limited liability companies that may have been excluded in the past. Prior to…
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Nov 2016Company Records: How Long Should You Keep Them?
Any business’s company records are a crucial part of managing and maintaining a successful company. Not only do they provide detailed hiring practices and compliance with regulations, they ultimately show the amount of taxes a business owes. So, how long should these records be kept? Well, it depends. Take a look at the following types of business records to know just how long you should…
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Oct 2016ITINs: A Chance to Participate in the U.S. Tax System
The influx of foreign nationals, non-resident foreign nationals, and immigrants into the United States each year is a demographic phenomenon that has been at the centerpiece of our political and economic discourse for an overwhelmingly large part of our history as a nation. There are a myriad of reasons foreign individuals come to the United States, but for most, the appeal is undeniably the economic…
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Sep 2016Mark Your Calendars: CA Sales Tax Rates Decrease, Effective Jan 1st, 2017
January 1, 2017 – California state sales and use rate will decrease by 0.25% The California State Board of Equalization announced that, as of this date, the 0.25% increase in the statewide sales and use tax will expire. This was approved by voters in 2012 and became effective in 2013. Per prop 30, the statewide rate will drop from 7.5% to 7.25%. While many counties and…
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Sep 2016How Can A 529 Plan Help You Save For College?
First things first, a 529 plan is a state or educational institution savings plan created to help families save for college! Almost every state has an available 529 plan, and they can be used to help with the cost of qualified colleges all over the nation. Not sure if your college qualifies? Take a look at the list of eligible institutions here. So, how do…
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Sep 2016One Major Tax Law Every Homeowner Should Know About
Planning on selling your home? You may qualify for a deduction that every homeowner should know about. The $250,000/$500,000 exclusion is an extremely valuable tax law for homeowners. So, how do you know if you qualify? First, you must own and occupy your house for at least two years before you sell it. This can include condos, apartments, mobile homes, as well as stock-cooperative. If…