For Small Businesses

ESTABLISH GREATER PROFITABILITY AND BUSINESS EFFICIENCY!

Your business’ profitability and operational efficiency are at the center of your business’ success!
Our experience, resources, and attention to detail make our accounting services second-to-none. We look forward to the opportunity to help transform your business’ financials as we work with you to establish short- and long-term strategies for growth and profitability.

 

Working with us and enlisting our business services could make all the difference!

Whether you need help starting a business, cleaning up your bookkeeping, handling payroll, or you crave some much-needed business coaching or other strategic consulting, we have been doing this for years, and stay on top of all of the new regulations to help you take the most advantage possible. Legally, and ethically — and profitably.

We work with our clients in a relational way to help them experience the financial success they desire — whether the business is just an idea, relatively new, or a well-established entity. Whether small, large, or in need of some special attention, we have the experience you need so that you can focus on what your business does best.

Thanksgiving Cues for Every Santa Cruz County Person

I love Thanksgiving. I don’t love Thanksgiving. Both are equally true. A lot of it comes down to sharing a meal with our Santa Cruz County family and friends. There’s something special about getting to gather at the dinner table and express gratitude for a roast...

Philip Hebner, CPA, EA’s Guide to Divorce and Taxes

We’re not the only ones who can get festive this time of year. In the spirit of giving, the IRS recently released important updates for the 2024 tax year to adjust for inflation. They’re increasing the Standard Deduction — up to $29,200 for married...

Before Turning Santa Cruz County Homes Into Short Term Rentals

The real estate market is tough in general right now. With less loans being dealt out and a shortage of homes for sale, both buyers and sellers are working hard to get what they want.And it looks like there’s a big change with how agents are paid that’s coming...

How Santa Cruz County Givers Can Guard Against Fake Charities

There’s been an extraordinary surge of fakers this year. The explosion of AI along with more sophisticated scams can make it feel like you have to look under every rock. While Biden is enacting a presidential order to demand some accountability from the big...

Preparing for Disasters: A Guide for Santa Cruz County Residents

Though last month was officially National Preparedness Month, it’s sad to think that just about every month these days reminds us about preparing for disasters, from hurricanes on the East Coast to wildfires in the West to tornadoes in the middle.Last year,...

How the Government Shutdown Affects Santa Cruz County Taxpayers

This week, my staff and I are pausing to celebrate that the chapter has closed on 2022’s filing. It was probably over for you back in April, but my team just wrapped that up for some of our Santa Cruz County clients who needed to file extensions. Of course, we’ll...

When to Take Social Security: Tips for Santa Cruz County People Nearing Retirement

This weekend’s events in Israel have been very difficult to take in. Seeing the violence and hearing the stories have been heartbreaking, to say the least. Our thoughts go out to the innocent Israelis and Palestinians suffering through the attacks in Gaza and other...

Philip B. Hebner, CPA, EA’s Case for Paying Federal Income Tax

Here we are in October. I know what you’re thinking… already?! Yes, already.And with the way time seems to race by in the last few months of the year with Santa Cruz County holiday celebrations and gift buying and all the other little tasks, you’ll be thinking the...

Getting into Giving: A Santa Cruz County Taxpayers Guide 

As I’m finishing off 2022 tax filing for San Jose clients who requested extensions — if you’re in the extension crowd and haven’t talked to me about this yet, schedule something right away — it’s got me thinking about what’s coming. Let’s take a look.1099-K for you...

Combating Tipping Culture’s Impact on Santa Cruz County Wallets

Let’s start today with a reminder.If you filed for an extension and haven’t yet submitted your 2022 taxes, the deadline for doing so is coming up quickly. Let’s get things settled before October 16:calendly.com/phil-cpa-eaAnd beyond that, the moratorium on paying...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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