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March 19, 2020

COVID-19 and Tax Changes

New Developments – 4/12/21

SBA Restaurant Revitalization Grants—Congresswoman Anna Eshoo is hosting a webinar to provide important information about this $29 billion grant program established under the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act. An SBA representative will be joining the webinar to answer questions. The SBA is expected to launch the program this month.

  • Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM, register here: Federal Aid for Restaurants Webinar with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo

The San Francisco Relief Grant Fund provides immediate relief to help stabilize small business operations with grants of $5k to $25k based on the business’ number of employees prior to the pandemic. The funds will be split into two programs:

  • The Small Business Storefront Equity program focuses on businesses that have been most impacted by shelter-in-place mandated closures, and those that have not been able to access other local, state, and federal resources, and those serving low-income, historically disinvested neighborhoods: Apply for a small business storefront equity grant
  • The Community Anchor Storefront program focuses on long-running businesses and those that contribute to the culture and vibrancy of San Francisco and its commercial corridors: Apply for a community anchor storefront grant

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Categories: COVID-19, News, Updates & Alerts
Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Paycheck Protection Program, Tax Changes,
January 15, 2020

Reclassifying Workers as Employees Under AB 5

UPDATE — The California Assembly is currently drafting Assembly Bill 1850 that seeks to clarify the rules and modify the exceptions for employee classification created by Assembly Bill 5 discussed below. Check back for further updates.


In 2018, the California Supreme Court rendered its decision in the Dynamex case that significantly altered the rules used to classify workers as employees or independent contractors. In an attempt to “simplify the rules” and “help” workers in the gig economy the California legislature passed, and the Governor signed, Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) in 2019. The bill codified the worker classification tests used by the California Supreme Court. Prior to the passage of AB 5 many industry lobbyists were busy in Sacramento getting exceptions and special rules included in AB 5. As a result, the worker classification rules are now very complex, have many exceptions and come with significant penalties for noncompliance. (more…)

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Tags: AB 5, ABC Test, Assembly Bill 5, Independent Contractor, worker classification,
January 21, 2018

Tax Reform Has Wide Ranging Impact

President Trump’s campaign promise of major tax reform was fulfilled on Dec 22nd when he signed H.R. 1 that had been quickly pushed through Congress. This legislation is the most widespread change to our tax system since 1986. It will have a significant impact on individuals, business entities, choice of corporate structures and multi-national businesses. The implementation of some of the changes is subject to varying interpretations so we are anxiously awaiting further guidance from the IRS. (more…)

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Tags: House Tax Reform Bill, San Jose CPA, Senate Tax Reform Bill, Tax Reform,
December 22, 2017

Highlights of the New Tax Reform Law

The new tax reform law, commonly called the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA), is the biggest federal tax law overhaul in 31 years, and it has both good and bad news for taxpayers.

Below are highlights of some of the most significant changes affecting individual and business taxpayers. Except where noted, these changes are effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. (more…)

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Tags: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Reform,
September 28, 2017

Latest Round on Tax Reform – Stay Tuned!

The Republican promise of tax reform in 2017 took a huge step forward yesterday when Republican lawmakers released a framework for tax reform, announcing that their goals are to cut tax rates, simplify the Internal Revenue Code, and provide a more competitive environment for business. The framework generally reiterates proposals made by President Donald Trump in April. (more…)

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July 8, 2011

ASL Principal Carol Wagner to Serve as Secretary on CalCPA Board

ASL Principal Carol Wagner began serving in the role of Secretary for the California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) in May 2011.  She will serve as Secretary until April 2012, and most recently served on the CalCPA board as Treasurer.  Carol has been a member of CalCPA since 2001, and is also the Chair of the Silicon Valley/San Jose Chapter’s Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards committee since 2006.  Carol is also in charge of ASL’s Audit and Accounting department, and has more than 20 years of experience.

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