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What the Choice of Tim Walz Says About Kamala Harris

In her first presidential-level decision, the Vice President bends to progressive pressure.

Donald Trump did Democrats a favor by choosing a running mate who reinforced his base rather than reaching out to swing voters. Kamala Harris has now returned the favor in selecting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the progressive favorite, as her pick for Vice President.

The choice that scared Republicans was popular Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, a swing state crucial to an Electoral College victory. But Mr. Shapiro, who is Jewish, was the target of an extraordinary and nasty campaign against him by the Democratic left. He was too pro-Israel and had upset unions by showing rhetorical support for school vouchers.

Ms. Harris appears to have wilted under this pressure, perhaps fearing protests at the Democratic convention in Chicago this month. She went with Mr. Walz instead, and there goes Mr. Trump’s hope of flipping the decisive swing state of Minnesota. That’s a joke, since the Land of 10,000 Liberals has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976.

Mr. Walz’s progressive bona fides will please Sen. Bernie Sanders and the teachers unions. But his governing record will be fodder for Mr. Trump. And picking him is a bad omen about the ability, or even willingness, of Ms. Harris to defy her party’s left.

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Mr. Walz, age 60, has a plain-spoken personality and an appealing Midwestern background. He joined the Army National Guard at 17, graduated from a state college, and became a high-school teacher and football coach. He was elected to Congress in 2006 from a rural district, and one selling point to Ms. Harris is that he might appeal to Trump voters.

But as Governor since 2019 Mr. Walz has moved Minnesota sharply to the left. He still wears a baseball cap and work jacket, but since Democrats gained control of the entire Legislature in 2023, he’s governed more like California Gov. Gavin Newsom, including:

• Increasing taxes, though Minnesota already has the fifth-highest top income-tax rate among the states, 9.85% at $193,000 of earnings for a single filer. Mr. Walz added a 1% surtax on net investment income above $1 million, while reducing deductions, and the Governor wanted more.

Minnesota is a rare state that still levies a death tax, up to 16%, on top of the federal 40% rate, which is one reason the state is losing taxpayers to better climes.

• Making an estimated 81,000 illegal immigrants in the state eligible for driver’s licenses, along with health insurance through the MinnesotaCare public marketplace.

• Funding “the North Star Promise Program, which provides free college for students with a family income under $80,000,” including illegal immigrants.

• Creating a state system for paid family and medical leave, capped at a combined 20 weeks a year and funded by a 0.88% payroll tax.

• Mandating that public utilities generate 80% carbon-free electricity by 2030, ramping up to 100% by 2040. He’s a fervent believer in “climate action.”

• Subsidizing electric vehicles by “requiring EV charging infrastructure within or adjacent to new commercial and multi-family buildings,” as the Governor’s office bragged.

• Passing one of the nation’s most permissive abortion statutes that has essentially no limits and no age consideration for minors.

• Declaring Minnesota to be a “trans refuge,” with a law saying that the state will ignore a “court order for the removal of a child issued in another state because the child’s parent or guardian assisted the child in receiving gender-affirming care in this state.”

• Establishing automatic voter registration and letting Minnesotans sign up for a permanent absentee ballot option.

No wonder Mr. Sanders is a fan. Yet now the vetting will begin in earnest. Mr. Walz’s response to the 2020 riots, after George Floyd’s killing, will be scrutinized in particular, as poor areas in Minneapolis burned and many business owners lost everything.

Did he hesitate to send in troops? Why is Minnesota losing residents to other states? Republicans are circulating remarks by Mr. Walz acknowledging what he calls his white privilege and urging his party: “Don’t ever shy away from our progressive values. One person’s socialism is another person’s neighborliness.”

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Despite her four years as Vice President, Ms. Harris is largely unknown to most voters. Democrats want to keep it that way, hoping she can dodge media interviews and ride a gauzy theme about “the future” in a campaign sprint of a mere 100 days.

But her choice of a running mate is her first presidential-level decision, and it confirms the views she expressed in 2019 when she ran for the White House as a left-wing Democrat. Choosing Mr. Walz suggests that the real Kamala Harris is the one who wants Medicare for All and to eliminate cash bail. Voters who don’t like Mr. Trump might decide he’s still better than signing up for that.

Appeared in the August 7, 2024, print edition as 'Kamala Harris’s Revealing VP Choice'.

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The social media company X is closing its San Francisco office “over the next few weeks,” according to an internal email sent out by CEO Linda Yaccarino earlier today. “This is an important decision that impacts many of you, but it is the right one for our company in the long term,” Yaccarino wrote in the email, first reported by The New York Times.

Employees in San Francisco reportedly will be moved to new locations in the Bay Area, “including the existing office in San Jose and a new engineering focused shared space with [xAI, Musk’s AI startup] in Palo Alto,” the note said. The company’s executive team is said to be working on “transportation options” for staff. X did not respond to WIRED's request for comment.

The official announcement comes a few weeks after Musk said in a post on X that he planned to move X and SpaceX headquarters to Texas. X would move to Austin, specifically, Musk said at the time. Bloomberg reported earlier this year that X had already been staffing up a trust and safety team for X based in Austin.

While the state of Texas is known to be more business-friendly than California—it has one of the lowest tax burdens in the US—Musk’s publicly stated reasoning for the move to Texas was more ideological than financial. He said at the time that the “final straw” was a new California law that aims to protect the privacy of transgender children, which he perceived to be “attacking both families and companies.” He also said that he’s “had enough of dodging gangs of violent drug addicts just to get in and out of the building.”

The latest update from Yaccarino suggests it’s the San Francisco office, specifically, that is the thorn in X’s side. And it’s an about-face for Musk, who tweeted a year ago that, despite incentives to move out of San Francisco, X would not move its HQ out of the city. “You only know who your real friends are when the chips are down,” he waxed poetically on X. “San Francisco, beautiful San Francisco, though others forsake you, we will always be your friend.”

The shuttering of the X office marks the end of an era for the company formerly known as Twitter, and for the historic Mid-Market neighborhood that in the 2010s managed to lure in burgeoning tech companies like Twitter, Uber, Spotify, and Square.

Twitter’s earliest offices were in SoMa, or the South of Market neighborhood of San Francisco, until 2011, when then mayor Ed Lee instituted a controversial tax break for tech companies. The ruling erased the 1.5 percent payroll tax for companies that moved into certain Mid-Market buildings. Twitter jumped at the opportunity.

The company was considered an anchor tenant in a densely populated neighborhood marked by homelessness and open drug use. Suddenly an airy, high-end food market, a Blue Bottle Coffee shop, and tech workers with MacBooks and overpriced sneakers dotted Market Street, alongside people in various states of distress camped out in front of still-vacant storefronts.

The end results of Lee’s tax breaks and revitalization plans for the neighborhood are a topic of debate, and the pandemic has been a hugely complicating factor, with reports suggesting that San Francisco’s office spaces are more than a third vacant on average.

Musk, now famously, carried a sink into the Twitter offices just after he closed the deal to buy the platform in October 2022, tweeting, “Let that sink in!” After changing the company name to X in summer 2023, Musk erected a giant, blinking X atop the offices, only to be compelled to take it down days later when the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection received dozens of complaints about the flashing lights and concerns about the sign’s structural safety.

X also was allegedly a poor tenant in the Musk era: Its landlord, SRI Nine Market Square, in early 2023 filed a suit against X for more than $3 million in unpaid rent. SRI Nine Market sought to extend Twitter’s line of credit to $10 million as an assurance that future rent would be paid. Other vendors also have sued X for failing to pay its bills.

But in January of this year, SRI Nine Market dropped the case, Reuters reported. It’s unclear why. SRI Nine Market did not respond to an inquiry on the current state of X’s lease and whether the company would be breaking said lease by vacating its office space in the coming weeks.

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Judd Legum at Popular Information:

As president, Donald Trump's tax policy heavily favored corporations and the wealthy. Trump's signature tax legislation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, overwhelmingly benefited those groups. 

But, as a presidential candidate, Trump campaigns as a populist. In his 2024 campaign, Trump is touting a proposal to end federal taxation on tips. He made the announcement last month in Nevada, a key battleground state with a large service industry that relies on tips.  "For those hotel workers and people that get tips, you’re going to be very happy, because when I get to office, we are going to not charge taxes on tips," Trump said. "We’re going to do that right away first thing in office because it’s been a point of contention for years and years and years, and you do a great job of service."  This week, Trump's proposal to end taxes on tips was one of 20 "promises" included in the official 2024 Republican Party platform: "LARGE TAX CUTS FOR WORKERS, AND NO TAX ON TIPS!" Trump's plan to end taxes on tips may help him politically with service industry workers. His campaign is urging people to write "Vote for Trump for NO TAX ON TIPS!" on their restaurant receipts.

Republicans in Congress have already introduced legislation to implement Trump's plan and end federal taxation of tips. Notably, the bill would only exempt tips from income taxes, and not payroll taxes, which represents the majority of federal taxes owed by low-income workers.  But the proposal, if it were ever implemented, could have a detrimental effect on most tipped workers. The primary beneficiaries would be people who own and operate hotels, restaurants, and other businesses that employ tipped workers — in other words, people like Trump. 

[...] First, many people who rely on tips earn so little money that they already pay no federal income taxes. For example, half of all servers earn $32,000 or less. A server with a family who earns $32,000 does not owe any federal income tax and, therefore, would not benefit at all from Trump's proposal.  The bigger issue is that the federal minimum wage for tipped workers is $2.13 an hour. The tipped minimum wage has not increased since 1991. Combined with tips, these workers are supposed to earn a minimum of $7.25 an hour. That is not close to a living wage in the United States in 2024.  As a result, seven states (Alaska, California, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington) have eliminated the tipped minimum wage and require all employers to pay their employees the same minimum wage regardless of whether they receive tips. The Biden Administration requires "federal contractors to pay tipped workers the same minimum wages as others." Major cities like New York and Chicago have recently implemented similar policies. Numerous other cities and states are considering following suit. 

Popular Information reports on Donald Trump's faux populist play to end federal taxation on tips. The catch is that this proposed change would apply only to income taxes and not payroll taxes, thereby benefitting the wealthy instead of the workers who rely on tips.

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Newsom's UI Veto Is a Sign of CA's Dysfunction on UI

Introduction:

While I'm not yet up to a full blogpost, I thought I'd chime in on social media to buttress a point that my colleague Erik Loomis made in regards to Gavin Newsom's veto of the Unemployment Insurance strike bill. While Erik is absolutely correct that Newsom's veto is a pretty nakedly anti-union move, (especially in the wake of a major entertainment industry strike in which management attempted to use the threat of eviction and foreclosure to break the union), I think the veto also reflects the dysfunction in the California Unemployment Insurance system.

California's UI System:

Back when I was a freelance policy analyst in grad school, I had the opportunity to write about a wide range of topics in social and economic policy - and it just so happened that one of those topics was unemployment insurance.

One of the problems with the U.S' social insurance system is that, because UI is a joint Federal-state program that's financed by state payroll taxes that are then forgiven against Federal taxation (or in the case of the pandemic or the Great Recession, Federal loans), there is a powerful incentive for states to under-tax and under-finance their UI systems and rely instead on the Federal backstop to keep the system ticking over.

For all of California's progressive reputation, it actually ranks towards the bottom of the national league tables when it comes to underfunding its UI system:

"Unemployment benefits in California are funded by a payroll tax on businesses, but the tax is so low and generates so little revenue that the state had to borrow $20 million from the federal government to provide benefits during the pandemic. In a veto message, Mr. Newsom said that $302 million in interest is due on the federal loan in September alone. “Now is not the time to increase costs or incur this sizable debt,” he said." (source)

To be fair, California is not absolutely terrible - it's not Texas or Mississippi or Alabama - and a lot of its current predicament has to do with how hard California was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but even in good times, California taxes itself so lightly that it routinely owes the Federal government UI money. This creates another reason/excuse for the state government to not follow the California Labor Federation's lead and transform the UI system into something that can fight not just poverty but all forms of economic exploitation.

State Capacity:

Now, to my mind, this only makes it more imperative for the state to get its act together - and a big part of that is adopting labor's proposal for decoupling strikes and starvation through the UI system. As I see it, that goes hand in hand with raising minimum benefit levels, such that UI plus strike pay should allow people to live with dignity even during a long strike of 5-6 months duration, improved administration so that people don't have to wait three weeks to actually get their hands on their own money, and improved financing so that the system as a whole can actually work as an automatic stabilizer in economic crises.

To me, this is the essence of community unionism: we work to improve the lives of our members, and in so doing improve the lives of the entire community.

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Today’s question: is the current 30-State attack on public schools a result of underfunded public pension plans?

Defunding public schools in favor of Charters and Vouchers would convert any teachers in those schools to private employees. Those teachers would then be covered by Social Security since they would not qualify for the exemption.

Depending on the fund set ups many of these ex-public employees might lose any pension benefits if they aren’t fully vested.

Since public schools spend a third of their budgets on these underfunded pension plans, the municipalities, counties, and states would be out from under the property taxes increases required to fund the shortfalls. As well as the coming fire storm when it becomes apparent they don’t have enough funding for the guaranteed pensions.

As an extra ‘benefit’ in right to work states the exodus of teachers would break the unions. Resulting in the inevitable stifled wages in any remaining school districts.

Perhaps then this attack on schools is not being driven by the Christian Jihadists, though they benefit from it. The Christian Jihadists are attacking public schools as (1) a threat to their Leadership’s profitable trance induced ritualized brainwashing programs and (2) the Laity’s projection of their individual unresolved childhood traumas with their parent(s) onto a “Father-figure” deity who demands they turn every community into a version of Silent Hill or the Taliban s Afghanistan. (“Shhh, don’t wake/ upset Daddy/Mommy or you’ll get the belt/no supper/toys broken/tossed out.”)

But are the Christian Jihadists making those BIG campaign ‘donations’ so critical to getting anything out of a legislative body? Naaaah.

I’m speculating that this attack on schools is being driven by the Proto-fascist representatives who, although elected by the Christian jihadists, only ever serve the vested interests of Big Money.

Big Money is only ever looking to cut taxes…for themselves. Or slurp up some public money they paid the proto-fascists to give them.

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40 or 50 other developed countries solve the funding of retirement with Social Security for All - including those who work in the home without benefit of paycheck.

In part because after WW2 when these newly liberated countries were resetting up their systems, they believed in the public relations BS the USA was putting out about itself. So these other countries modeled their systems on a propaganda fantasy we created. It’s a good fantasy.

But they also live in countries that don’t have our weird aversion to using public tax funding for the public good.

Nor our inability to understand that - although one payroll deduction is higher than any other national, state, or local tax - the aggregate of all those individual taxes is much higher than that one payroll deduction.

Afterall, in the USA it’s “common sense” that Libertarian Texans pay less taxes than people living in the “tax-loving” People’s Republic of California. Even after several Texas newspapers have pointed out the contrary.

Propaganda - it’s so…propagating

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Convicted attorney Michael Avenatti is expected to face years in federal prison when he is sentenced in a Santa Ana courtroom Monday.

Federal prosecutors will seek 17 1/2 years for Avenatti for his wire- and tax-fraud scheme in Southern California. Avenatti has argued for six years.

U.S. District Judge James Selna will also decide if the punishment he hands down will run concurrent or consecutive to the five years Avenatti is serving for convictions in an extortion scheme against Nike, and for stealing from another client, adult film actress Stormy Daniels, in New York.

Avenatti argued that the six years he is recommending should run concurrent with the punishment he is already serving for the New York cases.

He made an "open plea" to resolve most of the charges against him in Santa Ana, meaning he had no guarantee what punishment prosecutors would seek. It is a rare move for defendants because they have no idea what punishment they may face.

Avenatti, who won a mistrial motion last year when Selna found prosecutors had withheld evidence the attorney was seeking to use in his trial, said he made the open plea to spare the five victims another trial, the court system the expense, and because he could not reach an agreement on a plea deal with prosecutors.

In the sentencing recommendation, federal prosecutors said Avenatti's schemes followed a "general pattern" in which he "would lie about the true terms of the settlement agreement he had negotiated for the client, conceal the settlement payments that the counterparty had made, secretly take and spend the settlement proceeds that belonged to the client, and lull the client into not complaining or investigating further by providing small `advances' on the supposedly yet-to-be-paid funds."

Prosecutors also said he was a "tax cheat," and cited his failure to pay payroll taxes after his firm acquired Tully's Coffee in bankruptcy and then obstructed the IRS when the agency attempted to collect the amount due.

Prosecutors argue Avenatti stole $12.35 million from his clients, failed to pay about $3.2 million in payroll taxes from the coffee company, and $1.6 million in payroll taxes from his law firm.

Prosecutors also make a legal argument that Avenatti, despite his guilty plea, has not taken responsibility for his crimes because he has not acknowledged culpability in more specific terms. For instance, prosecutors point to Avenatti's contesting of the restitution he owes.

Prosecutors acknowledge that Avenatti has written an apology letter to his victims, but that he "did not identify any specific conduct for which he was apologizing. Again, defendant said the bare minimum and only said it when the issue of his `acceptance of responsibility' is being considered in connection with his sentencing. This self-serving `apology' does not reflect an acceptance of responsibility worthy of recognition by a 2-level reduction in his offense level under (federal law)."

The prosecutors also argue that his convictions in New York federal courts should also boost his punishment.

Avenatti argued that the recommended punishment from probation officials is "dramatically and punitively higher" than other fraud and tax cases.

He painted a picture of a difficult childhood that led him to believe he had to "work hard and rely solely on himself to achieve success and contribute to society," his advisory counsel, Dean Steward, wrote in the sentencing brief.

He said he started working at 15, including at a McDonald's and in retail stores, and that when he was 17 he worked at an "athletic complex" in St. Louis, "where he managed five employees and umpired over 500 baseball games."

Avenatti had to work full time to pay for his college education and was the first in his family to earn advanced degrees. He earned a law degree from George Washington University Law School, moved to California and passed the bar on his first try and settled in Newport Beach in 2000.

Avenatti is a "loyal, loving, supportive and fun father" of his two teenage daughters and 8-year-old son, Steward wrote.

Avenatti also argued that his jailing in New York City while awaiting trial there in "horrendous conditions" should lead to a lesser sentence. He filed a claim with the government, which denied it, alleging he was placed in solitary confinement as punishment for being a prominent critic of former President Donald Trump.

During the pandemic, Selna ordered Avenatti serve under home confinement with a friend in Venice as he awaited his trials.

While in custody at Terminal Island, Avenatti has a "spotless disciplinary record, has been a model inmate, and currently has a security classification of minimum," Steward wrote.

Avenatti was also admitted into a treatment program and is active in Alcoholics  Anonymous. In addition, he has been taking courses to "prepare him for a life after prison" as the suspended attorney will soon surrender his law license and will not be able to ever practice the law again.

He also argued that multiple boxes of thank-you cards and letters from former clients were destroyed by the government so he cannot use them to help him make his case for a lesser sentence.

Avenatti argued he has taken steps to show his acceptance of responsibility with the letters of apology to his victims and by relinquishing any rights he had to a private jet he purchased with money he stole from clients.

While the government argued there was no way the two cases in New York could be combined, Avenatti said they should have been. He argued that had that been done, he would not be facing the prospect of a past criminal history that would boost his exposure in the Santa Ana case.

Avenatti had no prior criminal history before his convictions in New York.

He argued federal prosecutors forced him to defend three cases on both coasts and could have combined them all into one case.

Avenatti said, "This highly unusual decision resulted from defendant's notoriety, the government's desire to have three high-profile prosecutions of defendant, and an internal `turf' battle within the Department of Justice."

He added, "This is improper and highly prejudicial."

Avenatti quoted former Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman's book on his efforts to work out the so-called turf battle with former Central District of California U.S. Attorney Nichola Hanna.

Avenatti said the federal prosecutors were "more concerned over who would benefit from a high-profile prosecution of defendant and avoid being `punished' by Main Justice. These statements also undermine consistent representations from the government that Main Justice was never involved in the prosecution of defendant."

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Mastering Payroll Taxes in California with Champion Employer Services

Navigating the labyrinth of payroll taxes in California can be overwhelming for any business owner. Champion Employer Services is here to simplify this process, ensuring your business stays compliant and your payroll operations run smoothly. Understanding the nuances of payroll taxes is essential for avoiding penalties and maintaining a healthy financial environment for your business.

What are Payroll Taxes?

Payroll taxes are taxes that employers are required to withhold from their employees' wages and pay on behalf of their employees. In California, these taxes include federal and state income taxes, Social Security and Medicare taxes (FICA), federal and state unemployment taxes, and California's State Disability Insurance (SDI).

The Components of Payroll Taxes in California

 Federal Income Tax: Employers must withhold federal income tax based on the employee's W-4 form, which determines the amount to be withheld based on their earnings and allowances.

State Income Tax: California requires employers to withhold state income tax. The amount is determined by the employee’s W-4 or DE 4 form and the state’s tax tables.

 FICA Taxes: This includes Social Security and Medicare taxes. Both the employer and the employee contribute to these taxes, which are used to fund retirement, disability, and medical benefits for retirees.

Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA): Employers must pay FUTA tax to fund unemployment benefits. Unlike FICA taxes, FUTA is entirely the employer’s responsibility.

State Unemployment Insurance (SUI): California employers pay SUI taxes to support the state’s unemployment insurance program.

State Disability Insurance (SDI): Unique to California, SDI is a payroll tax withheld from employees' wages, providing short-term disability insurance and paid family leave benefits.

Challenges of Payroll Taxes in California

California’s payroll tax regulations are among the most stringent in the country, posing several challenges:

Complex Regulations: The state’s tax laws are constantly evolving, making it difficult for businesses to stay up-to-date and compliant.

High Penalties: Non-compliance with payroll tax regulations can result in significant penalties and interest charges.

Administrative Burden: Managing payroll taxes requires meticulous record-keeping, timely filings, and accurate calculations, which can be time-consuming and complex.

How Champion Employer Services Can Help

Champion Employer Services offers comprehensive payroll tax solutions tailored to meet the needs of California businesses. Here’s how we can assist you:

Accurate Payroll Processing: We ensure your payroll is processed accurately and on time, with correct tax withholdings and deductions.

Compliance Management: Our team of experts stays abreast of the latest tax laws and regulations, ensuring your business remains compliant with federal and state requirements.

Tax Filing and Payments: We handle all aspects of payroll tax filing and payments, reducing the risk of errors and penalties. This includes filing quarterly and annual returns and making timely tax deposits.

Employee Withholding Management: We manage employee withholding certificates (W-4 and DE 4 forms) and ensure that the correct amount of tax is withheld from each paycheck.

Unemployment Insurance Management: We manage your SUI tax payments and assist with any claims, ensuring your rates remain as low as possible.

 Disability Insurance Compliance: We handle the collection and remittance of SDI taxes, ensuring compliance with state requirements.

Why Choose Champion Employer Services?

Champion Employer Services is a trusted partner for businesses navigating payroll taxes in California. Here’s why you should choose us:

Expertise: Our team has in-depth knowledge of California payroll tax regulations, ensuring your business stays compliant.

Accuracy: We utilize advanced payroll software to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all payroll processes.

 Cost Savings: By managing your payroll taxes effectively, we help you avoid costly penalties and reduce administrative overhead.

 Peace of Mind: With Champion Employer Services, you can focus on running your business, knowing that your payroll taxes are in good hands.

Denouement

Managing payroll taxes in California doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With Champion Employer Services, you can navigate the complexities of payroll tax compliance with ease. Our comprehensive services ensure accuracy, compliance, and peace of mind, allowing you to focus on growing your business. Contact us today to learn how we can help streamline your payroll tax processes and support your business success.

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Small Business Problems that Require Bookkeeping Services

Most business owners struggle with poor financial management, which inhibits them from making crucial business decisions and running a successful company. Not to mention that having unorganized books can also lead to risky consequences that may involve the company’s finances.

Bookkeeping may appear to be a challenging process, but you can rely on CPA firms like The Bookkeepers R Us, which offers efficient and cost-effective bookkeeping services in California to help you record all business transactions.

With their assistance, you can plan for an optimal bookkeeping system to monitor your company’s overall financial health and maximize your time in expanding your business the way you envisioned.

But with countless business duties and concerns, how do you identify problems that need bookkeeping services? And what exactly are they? Read on to find out more!

#1 Poor Cash Flow Management

Whether you are a newly launched or a developing small business, keeping track of financial inflows and outflows can be difficult. It can also be challenging when it starts to cause financial concerns leading to inaccurate sales targets, excessive loans, and extremely high expenses.

The best way to address poor cash flow management is outsourcing the skills of a bookkeeper. Professional bookkeepers ensure that your cash flow is regularly monitored and that the focus is placed on productive activities that increase cash flow.

And once a positive cash flow has been established, it is best to avoid future financial issues. Fortunately, financial advisors of The Bookkeepers R Us provide innovative strategies to keep your business financially healthy and ensure your small business maintains sufficient funds for operations, renovations, and payroll.

#2 Combining Personal and Business Accounts

Merging personal and business financial accounts is one of the common mistakes small business owners make. In this case, there is a tendency to utilize your own money for business expenses or use company funds to pay for personal items.

Apart from that, mixing two accounts can result in major financial issues and losses. This includes the failure to maintain correct financial records and the inability to accurately estimate the generated profit of your business.

Moreover, being in this kind of financial setup can also hinder you from improving your business to its highest potential. To avoid this, consider using a separate banking account for your business and hire reliable bookkeepers from LA to track your company’s finances and provide you with the best financial guidance at every step.

#3 Unorganized Financial Reports

Inaccurate financial records are also one of the problems encountered by small business owners. It is commonly caused by irregular bookkeeping, missing data, or wrong financial input.

Having incorrect financial reports can result in serious and expensive consequences, such as losing investors, financial loss, and risk of fraud. It can also give you the impression that your company is profitable while, in reality, it is losing money.

In order to maintain organized financial reports, you can acquire affordable recordkeeping services in Los Angeles to obtain accurate and up-to-date accounts for all daily transactions. They also ensure to provide you with a better and more detailed picture of the financial health of your business.

#4 Not Using Appropriate Accounting Software

Even small businesses need to use accounting software to achieve optimal performance, such as Dear and Cin7 Inventory Management System. However, the failure to utilize the right accounting program can be time-consuming and result in poor decision-making.

With the assistance of accounting software, you can perform basic invoicing and billing, track expenses, manage taxes, and prepare balance sheets easily. Its inventory control tools also prevent bookkeeping errors to ensure accurate and in-depth financial reports.

But even if technology simplifies the bookkeeping process, not all small business owners have the time or the expertise to use any accounting software. In this case, bookkeepers can help you.

You can readily outsource bookkeepers in Los Angeles, where The Bookkeepers R Us offers a diverse range of affordable services and uses quality cloud-based technologies suitable for every business’s demands and needs.

#5 Undervalued Time and Effort

As a business owner, it may seem easier and more natural to handle everything on your own, including bookkeeping. However, being too preoccupied with it may prevent you from making other important business decisions.

If bookkeeping is not also within your field of expertise, you are more inclined to make errors that may lead to expensive tax fines or lose a significant amount of time and effort.

Instead, hire competent and professional bookkeepers from The Bookkeepers R Us to accomplish your books quickly and effectively. Place your time and energy on running your business and let our reliable recordkeepers in LA manage your bookkeeping needs for you.

To Sum Up

One of the last things any small business owners want to deal with is major accounting problems that can negatively impact their company’s performance, growth, and success. But despite the inevitability of these issues, small business owners can still acquire responsive solutions and strategies from professional bookkeepers.

As one of the CPA firms with the best small business solutions in California, you can expect the team of The Bookkeepers R Us to provide you with high-quality bookkeeping strategies and advice to prevent your business from operating with a poor bookkeeping system.

Our diverse range of professional services guarantees to improve your company’s cash flows, manage your books accurately, allocate resources effectively, provide quality financial strategies, and utilize the best accounting software—all of these with the finest level of customer care.

To help you get started, hire bookkeepers and record keepers only from The Bookkeepers R Us now! Let our team of bookkeeping professionals place your business on the path to success! Call us now!

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Outsourcing Accounting and Bookkeeping Services in Hospitality Industry

You can solely manage your restaurant, cafe, food shop or hotel, by delegating your accounting and bookkeeping services to us.

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Comprehensive Financial Solutions by Focus CPA Group, Inc – Premier CPA Firm in California

Introduction

In today's complex business environment, financial clarity is crucial for both individuals and businesses aiming for sustainable growth and stability. At Focus CPA Group, Inc., we understand the unique challenges that businesses face, especially in the dynamic landscape of California. With our vast array of specialized accounting and financial services, we aim to bring clarity, precision, and strategic guidance to your finances. Recognized as one of California's top CPA firms, Focus CPA Group, Inc. provides an integrated suite of services including accounting, family office solutions, CFO advisory, QuickBooks accounting, and bookkeeping services to help clients navigate every financial scenario with confidence.

Why Choose Focus CPA Group, Inc.?

Our firm stands out due to our commitment to excellence, deep expertise, and a client-first approach. We serve businesses across various industries, tailoring our services to meet the unique needs of each client. At Focus CPA Group, Inc., we ensure that each financial decision and strategy aligns with your long-term goals. Our team of certified public accountants and financial experts provides insights that extend beyond basic accounting, offering a holistic approach to enhance your financial health.

Our Core Services

1. CPA Services in California

Our CPA services are at the heart of our offerings. We assist California businesses with tax preparation, compliance, and strategic tax planning. We help businesses maximize tax benefits, reduce liabilities, and ensure compliance with California's evolving tax regulations. As a trusted CPA in California, our team of seasoned professionals not only offers tax support but also provides detailed financial analysis, risk management, and advisory services to optimize your financial performance.

2. CFO Advisory Consulting

In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies need a strategic advisor to navigate financial complexities. Our CFO advisory consulting services offer expert guidance on everything from cash flow management to financial forecasting. By analyzing key financial indicators, we help identify potential growth opportunities and mitigate risks, empowering businesses to make informed decisions. With a deep understanding of California’s business landscape, our CFO consultants bring invaluable insights and strategic direction to drive your business forward.

3. Virtual CFO Services

Our virtual CFO services bring top-tier financial management expertise to your business without the cost of a full-time, in-house CFO. We deliver the financial leadership and strategic insights that companies need to optimize cash flow, manage expenses, and fuel growth. As a virtual partner, we work closely with your team to provide timely, accurate financial data that supports decision-making, enables growth, and provides stability during transitions. Our remote capabilities ensure that you have access to CFO expertise whenever you need it, creating an efficient and effective alternative to traditional CFO support.

4. QuickBooks Accounting Services

At Focus CPA Group, Inc., we provide specialized QuickBooks accounting services, including setup, training, and ongoing support. Whether you are new to QuickBooks or seeking to optimize your existing setup, our experts help you harness the full potential of this powerful accounting tool. We handle your bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting needs in QuickBooks, ensuring accurate and organized records that facilitate strategic decision-making. With our QuickBooks services, businesses gain a clear view of their financial health, making it easier to track performance and manage growth effectively.

5. Bookkeeping Services

Proper bookkeeping is essential for maintaining financial clarity. Our dedicated bookkeeping services are designed to keep your financial records up-to-date, accurate, and compliant. Our team handles all aspects of bookkeeping, including tracking expenses, managing accounts payable and receivable, and reconciling bank statements. By providing regular, detailed financial reports, we help business owners make timely, informed decisions based on accurate data. Our bookkeeping services reduce the administrative burden, allowing you to focus on running your business with peace of mind.

6. Family Office Services

Our family office services offer comprehensive financial management for high-net-worth families, providing a centralized approach to handling complex finances. This includes wealth management, tax planning, estate planning, and risk management. We understand that each family’s financial situation is unique, which is why our family office services are personalized to align with your financial values and goals. By managing financial planning, investment oversight, and legacy planning, we help families sustain and grow wealth across generations.

Advantages of Partnering with Focus CPA Group, Inc.

At Focus CPA Group, Inc., we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional client service and value-driven solutions. Here’s what sets us apart:

Expertise and Experience: Our team comprises certified public accountants, financial strategists, and QuickBooks experts with extensive experience in California’s business landscape.

Customized Solutions: We tailor our services to address the specific needs and goals of each client, ensuring that our solutions drive meaningful outcomes.

Proactive Financial Planning: Our approach goes beyond compliance; we offer proactive financial guidance to help you achieve your long-term objectives.

Commitment to Innovation: Leveraging technology and innovative financial tools, we streamline our processes to deliver efficient, accurate, and transparent financial solutions.

How Our Services Benefit Your Business

Choosing Focus CPA Group, Inc. as your financial partner offers several critical benefits:

Enhanced Financial Insight: Gain a comprehensive understanding of your financial position through detailed reports, forecasts, and strategic insights.

Risk Mitigation: Our CFO advisory consulting and family office services help protect your assets, optimize tax efficiency, and minimize financial risks.

Cost Savings: Through virtual CFO services and efficient bookkeeping, you reduce overhead costs while still accessing high-level financial expertise.

Strategic Growth Support: Our accounting and QuickBooks services help you identify profitable growth opportunities and maintain sustainable expansion.

Efficient Compliance Management: With our CPA services, we ensure that your business complies with California's complex regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of penalties and legal complications.

Embracing Technology for Efficient Service Delivery

At Focus CPA Group, Inc., we believe that technology plays a pivotal role in delivering efficient and effective accounting and financial solutions. Through secure cloud-based systems and advanced software, including QuickBooks, we provide clients with real-time access to their financial data, facilitating faster and more informed decision-making. Our virtual CFO and advisory services make use of cutting-edge technology to provide seamless, remote support, making it easier for clients to access our expertise regardless of their location in California.

Industry-Specific Expertise

We understand that different industries require tailored financial strategies. Our team has experience working with clients in sectors such as healthcare, real estate, technology, retail, and manufacturing. This industry-specific knowledge enables us to provide insights and solutions that are uniquely suited to the challenges and opportunities of each field. By understanding the nuances of your industry, we deliver financial guidance that drives success in your particular market.

Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement

In an ever-changing financial landscape, staying current with regulations and best practices is essential. Focus CPA Group, Inc. invests in continuous education and development for our team members, ensuring that we provide clients with the most relevant, up-to-date guidance. From changes in tax codes to advancements in accounting technology, we are committed to adapting our services to serve our clients better.

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International Accounting Day – Honour Accountants in Your Workplace

If we talk about accounting, it seems to be a boring profession to many. But have you ever thought about how you would get timely pay without accountants? How would you file your taxes? How would debits and credits be managed? Accountants are the backbone of every business and help run businesses smoothly with their timely payments. As such, November 10th is recognized as International Accounting Day. 

On this day we can honor our number cruncher who manages the ledgers and maintains the finances.  We can also mark this day to recognize the importance of accountants in our lives and thank them for their hard work. Also, we can encourage young people to pursue a career in accounting.

History of International Accounting Day

International Accounting Day was initially celebrated in 1972 by the San Diego chapter of the California Society of CPAs. Some recall that the Institute of Management Accountants played a role in organizing the event. The primary purpose of this day was to inspire younger generations to pursue careers in accounting. 

In 1976, the celebration expanded to include other organizations, officially establishing International Accounting Day as a globally recognized holiday. Although the practice of accounting predates this holiday, it was deemed worthy of its dedicated day. Currently, the Accounting Education Institute oversees the observance of International Accounting Day, which offers numerous networking opportunities and educational resources in the fields of accounting and finance.

How International Accounting Day can be Celebrated in Canada

There are different ways of celebrating this day, but if you want to celebrate this day and make your accountants feel special then read more:

Accountants also have the right to enjoy the privilege of being celebrated. You should plan an accountant’s day out or gift them something which they can utilize to make their work easy.

Buy an accountant a coffee or book a dinner. Accountants are always seen as busy with their books and work. It could be a great way if you gift them a dinner card or buy them a coffee and ask them to enjoy that for some time.

Give a shootout to them by either making a video or a post appreciating your accountant and his work. They all deserve this.  You can also give them a small gift to show your appreciation. A book related to their work or a gift card to their favorite store would be a nice gesture. You can also send them a handwritten note to express your gratitude.

Purpose of Accounting Day

The main purpose of Accounting Day is to spread awareness among the masses about the importance of Accounting and how beneficial this field is. Another main reason for this day is to promote this profession. This profession is the backbone of any economy and it is essential for the proper functioning of the economy. Accounting Day is also an opportunity to recognize the hard work of accountants and their contribution to the economy.

Join an Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma Program

ABM College in Canada offers an Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma program in different modes online and onsite. If you love working with numbers and have a keen interest in finances then this program is the right choice for you. This program will provide you with the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge you need to excel in a finance-related role. You will also be able to network with professionals in the field and gain insight into the industry.

Some Program Highlights

Students can learn various accounting software like Quickbooks and Sage50, and also gain knowledge about Income Taxation.

This program equips students with payroll fundamentals and payroll compliance legislation.

This program will prepare you to manage compliance requirements, deliver reliable payroll information and contribute valuable insights. Certifications include The Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification, which will give you a solid foundation in payroll.

This program includes a Practicum which will help students to apply their learnt skills and knowledge in the real-world setting. This will prepare them for the industry standards.

Conclusion

The Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma program can change your life if you love working with numbers. This program can teach you many things like software, skills, knowledge, and accounting tricks. You can be the next number cruncher and gain the necessary skills to enter the accounting industry. You can be a person who manages the finances of a company and even master the department too. 

This is not a dream but can be a reality too, if you choose to join accounting and payroll administration. Call now to enquire about the program start date and the admission requirements for different campuses. Don’t miss this opportunity to start a career in the field of accounting.

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