Tax Musings of a Burbank CPA: For California and LA County, October 1 Means Sales Tax Raise

FYI, the sales tax rate in Los Angeles County, California increased by 0.25% due to the passage of Measure H, which will raise revenue for homeless services and prevention programs throughout the county. This will bring the rate in unincorporated Los Angeles County and incorporated cities lacking a district tax to 9.5%. See the California State Board of Equalization for a list of affected cities. The Los Angeles County rate increase also affects the following cities (listed with new rates): Avalon: 10% Commerce: 10% Culver City: 10% Downey: 10% El Monte: 10% Inglewood: 10% San Fernando: 10% South El Monte: 10% Rates in Compton, La Mirada, Long Beach, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, Santa Monica, and South Gate, which are also in Los Angeles County, will not increase because they are already at the maximum combined district rate of 10.25%. In the event a local tax in any of these cities expires or is repealed, the 0.25% rate increase imposed by Measure H will kick in. Measure H is set to expire Sept. 30, 2027.  For financial,  accounting and tax musings, You can count on us to count for you! Email: bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net  Phone: 818-317-6035   Website: www.briantstonercpa.com AWARDED BEST ACCOUNTANT IN BURBANK, CA BY BEST BUSINESSES 2016, 2015 AND 2014!   Android [...]

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Tax Musings of a Burbank CPA: October Tax Calendar

Here are various tax deadlines for the month of October (including the Halloween tax! – haha).  October 16 is the final deadline to file 2016 regular corporations and personal income tax returns (assuming you got a six month extension to file on or before April 18.) October 31 is the filing deadline for federal and state payroll tax returns for the 3rd quarter of 2017. It is also the deadline to file 3rd quarter sales tax returns for most states. (this is why Halloween is such a scary evening, not because of ghosts, goblins and sugar hyped children dressed as your worst nightmare.)    For financial,  accounting and tax musings, You can count on us to count for you! Email: bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net  Phone: 818-317-6035   Website: www.briantstonercpa.com AWARDED BEST ACCOUNTANT IN BURBANK, CA BY BEST BUSINESSES 2016, 2015 AND 2014!   Android and the IPhone:    Has been Featured On   https://twitter.com/bstonercpa

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Tax Musings of a Burbank CPA: Reminder about Corporate and Partnership Extensions

Ok, this is a reminder that S-Corporation and Partnership extensions will expire on September 15, so after today there are only 15 days to file. You also need to remember that C-Corporation extensions now expire this year on October 16, the same as personal extensions.  You have an extra month to file this year. Make sure you file by these dates as the IRS penalizes severely if you are late.    For financial,  accounting and tax musings, You can count on us to count for you! Email: bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net  Phone: 818-317-6035   Website: www.briantstonercpa.com AWARDED BEST ACCOUNTANT IN BURBANK, CA BY BEST BUSINESSES 2016, 2015 AND 2014!   Android and the IPhone:    Has been Featured On   https://twitter.com/bstonercpa

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