I've noticed something over the years about particular business people.Scratch beneath the seemingly successful exterior, and there is something very ... small about them. They are always looking for that edge over other people, and are continually in "take" mode.And...

The nation keeps roiling, and life for many of your Orange County customers might take longer than anticipated to get back to "normal".For some, they might not actually want to get back to whatever that "normal" was before all of this. Some of this change might be...

I won’t say I told you so, but I’m certainly thinking it: Beneficial Ownership Reporting requirements are back on as of last week. In the words of a friend of mine, “You’d think they were planning a trip to the Caribbean with the amount of flip-flops we’re...

Less than two weeks remain until the 2024 presidential election. While Elon Musk is making headlines with his million-dollar-a-day prize for swing-state voters (sign a petition, become a millionaire — interesting tactic and a possibly illegal one)... what you...

As you’re knee-deep in business holiday chaos right now, look no further than Santa for inspiration.Because if Mr. Claus can upgrade his delivery systems to handle millions of gifts in one night (at least that’s what Red One suggests), you can upgrade your La Habra...

I suppose there’s never been an easy time to be in business. It’s tempting to look at the current economic situation and cite all the things working against business owners right now. And Google helps with that... My internet search this morning lent me the...

Some huge news is happening for Orange County business owners, that I'm sure you've heard rumors about, so I wanted to reach out to you quickly with some first-blush details.I also wanted to offer this:If you have business associates or friends who need help ensuring...

Before I dive into this week's topic, I have a special invite for you. A few months ago I came across statistics for identity theft in our country, and what I read troubled me deeply and spurred me to do something about it, culminating in the organization of our 2018...

 Quick Answer: If you run a cash-basis business, you can lock in immediate tax savings on upcoming 2027 operating costs by paying those vendor bills before December 31. Under the IRS 12-month rule, that prepayment cuts your 2026 taxable profit dollar for dollar,...

First, a quick reminder if you own an S-corp or partnership: If you filed an extension back in March, your deadline for filing your 2024 taxes is coming up fast — Sept 15. Grab a spot on my calendar to wrap that up: sawyeraccountingtax.taxdome.com/loginNow, as...