Archive for July, 2008

31
Jul
08

Bay area Business Accountants

Business accountants are a must today as it is difficult for a business entity to calculate taxes, file and pay it correctly to the IRS. Every profession has taxes to be paid and everyone is on a lookout for good accountants who can help in tax filing and payments. Also they are particular that these services are provided at very low costs, as the price for them should not be equal or more than the tax!

 

Your search ends here. Tax help and tax filing in Bay area has been made easy by Cirimelli, Pyle and Associates LLP (CPA). They are certified public accountants who have set up a business to exclusively help tax payers. They are located in the State of California and have in-depth knowledge and expertise in the field of income tax and various other professional skills. They can be contacted at their office: 901 CAMPISI WAY, SUITE 380, CAMPBELL, CA 95008. Or on the phone at: 408-879-9990 or Email at: cpa@cpasllp.com.

 

They are CPA firms in Santa Cruz, Sunnyvale, Pyle, Saratoga, Los Altos Hills etc. They advice and offer free consultation initially in areas such as Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax Shelters, Financing Arrangements etc. They also assist in preparing Payroll and Sales Tax returns, W-2 forms, Business Property Statements, and performing other Accounting Services to supplement the staff and/or capability of the smaller business. So, contact them soon!

28
Jul
08

Payment of Taxes – A must

Most business entities find taxes, tax filing and tax paying scary. It is a painful process to calculate the huge amount of money that goes in and out of a business everyday. Every penny has to be kept track of and it is not an easy job. The IRS definitely wants tax filing to be perfect and on time, or else they can take any harsh action. Surely, no business tycoon or any small business owner wants to end up in court for any reason. Everyone just hopes that someone else could do all this for them at an affordable cost.

 

Well, here is some good news to all! Hand over your tax filing to Cirimelli, Pyle and Associates LLP (CPA), who are certified public accountants, set up exclusively to help tax payers. They are located in Bay area and have CPA firms in Steven Pyle, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos Hills, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Saratoga. They can be contacted at 408-879-9990 and their websites are www.sanjose-cpa.com and www.cpasllp.com. Their services include Individual and Business Income Tax Return Preparation, Client Accounting and Write-Up Services and Year-End Tax Planning Services.

 

Cirimelli, Pyle and Associates LLP (CPA) have satisfied clients of various fields, let it be attorneys, doctors, manufacturing firms, etc. They provide a full range of professional financial services. They are dedicated to the highest quality of service and are scrupulous with their records. Their services include individual and business income tax return preparation, client accounting and write-up services, year-end tax planning services and their firm offers new clients an initial consultation at no charge.

24
Jul
08

Tax help and Tax Filing

Taxes are financial charges or other levy imposed on an individual or a legal entity by the Government. Taxes consist of direct tax or indirect tax, and may be paid in money or as its labor equivalent. A tax may be defined as a ‘pecuniary burden laid upon individuals or property to support the government and a payment exacted by legislative authority.’ Taxes are not voluntary payments or donations, but enforced contributions made by the governments all over the world. If the definition of taxes is so confusing, one can well imagine the difficulty in calculating the taxes of huge firms and paying them correctly to the IRS.

 

Many people do not understand the various tax laws and due to this ignorance people do not pay taxes regularly. But as citizens, we definitely need to. We can hire Business Accountants to do the job. Cirimelli, Pyle and Associates LLP (CPA) is a Chartered accountant firm in Bay area. They help in tax filing and tax payments in San Jose, Santa Cruz, Sunnyvale and Campbell. They have firms in Pyle, Cupertino, Los Altos, Santa Clara and Saratoga too. Their services include individual and business income tax return preparation, client accounting and write-up services, year-end tax planning services and their firm offers new clients an initial consultation at no charge.

 

Cirimelli, Pyle & Associates LLP, Certified Public Accountants Firm in the state of California, offers their professional skills to any type of organization. They can be contacted at 408-879-9990. You can also visit their websites: www.sanjose-cpa.com and www.incometaxbayarea.com for detailed information.

21
Jul
08

Tax Planning and Filing

Tax – this small word has a huge and important meaning. It is the duty of every law abiding citizen to pay taxes correctly and regularly, especially business entities. Tax advice and solutions can be given by many, but only few give it the right way. Tax filing is a periodic job to be done every year. Individual and Business Income Tax Return Preparations, Client Accounting, Write-Ups and Year-End Tax Planning are pain staking and have to be done efficiently to run a successful business.

 

Cirimelli, Pyle and Associates LLP (CPA) are certified public accountants who are located in the State of California and have in-depth knowledge and expertise in the field of income tax and various other professional tax skills. They have firms in Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, San Jose, Santa Clara and Saratoga. They are business accountants who can solve all your worries about the accounts of your company and can also help you with regular tax filing and payments to be done to IRS.

 

Bay area is an area of booming business and is the hub of businesses like attorneys, automobile dealerships, building maintenance contractors, commercial designers, computer software developers, construction contractors, consulting services, doctors and dentists, electrical contractors, environmental sampling firms, homeowner associations etc. All these companies definitely have tax calculations, tax filing and tax payments as a part of their day to day activity. CPA concentrates on this area. They can be contacted at 408-879-9990. You can also visit their websites: www.sanjose-cpa.com and www.incometaxbayarea.com for detailed information.

16
Jul
08

Business Accountants – The need of time

Tax filing is considered to be a tough task and paying it, even more. But it is compulsory and needs to be done on time. Business associates and owners find it difficult to do it all by themselves. If you are one among them, are you looking out for professionals and specialists in accountancy and tax filing? Individual and Business Income Tax Return Preparations, Client Accounting, Write-Ups and Year-End Tax Planning are something which are important and pain staking.

         

Cirimelli, Pyle and Associates LLP (CPA) is the best option for these kinds of services. These Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale Business Accountants also do Tax filing in Campbell and San Jose. They advice and offer consultation in areas such as Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax Shelters, Financing Arrangements etc. They are business accountants who can solve all your worries about accounts for your company and also do tax filing and payments to the IRS. For more information on the services offered, please visit their websites: www.sanjose-cpa.com and www.cpasllp.com.

They have CPA firms in Pyle, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos Hills, San Jose, Santa Clara and Saratoga. You can also contact them at 408-879-9990. Also you can visit www.incometaxbayarea.com for more detailed information. They have a wide breadth of experience in their field and assure satisfaction in the work that they do for you. They serve industries like attorneys, automobile dealerships, building maintenance contractors, commercial designers, computer software developers, construction contractors, consulting services, doctors and dentists, electrical contractors, environmental sampling firms, homeowner associations etc.

09
Jul
08

Your 401(k) nest egg

With today’s shrinking home values, rising adjustable mortgage rates, and tighter loan standards, many people are turning to their 401(k) plans as sources of needed cash. But early withdrawals can exact a heavy price, and even borrowing from a 401(k) can have adverse consequences. Due to the tax effect, withdrawing funds from a qualified retirement plan is not like taking cash out of your bank account. A 401(k) withdrawal is taxed as ordinary income, and if you’re under age 59-1/2;, a 10% penalty usually will be added to the tax. Borrowing from a 401(k) generally is preferable to simply withdrawing the funds, because no tax applies to the loan proceeds.

 

However, many plans either restrict their participants’ borrowing or don’t allow borrowing at all. Where loans are permitted, they’re individually limited to the lesser of $50,000 or one-half of the borrower’s plan assets. Most 401(k) loans require interest at one or two points above the prime rate, and the loans must be fully repaid within five years, unless the proceeds are applied to a personal residence. The borrower must sign a legally enforceable loan agreement and adhere to the agreement’s terms.  If you leave your job with a 401(k) loan outstanding, you’ll generally have 30 to 90 days to either fully repay the loan or face being taxed (and penalized, if you’re under age 59-1/2) on the outstanding balance.

 

When you repay the loan, you’ll be paying with after-tax dollars, and you’ll be taxed again on those dollars when you withdraw them upon retirement. And unlike ordinary mortgage interest, the interest paid on a 401(k) loan used to buy or improve a home is not deductible.  Borrowing from a 401(k) is an especially bad idea for funding an ongoing cash need. For example, using the proceeds to offset a hike in your adjustable mortgage payments would only compound the problem. You’d be burdened with an additional loan, the proceeds eventually would run out, and the mortgage payments almost certainly would not go back down.  Finally, borrowing from your 401(k) tends to defeat the purpose of participating in the plan in the first place – to accumulate funds for a comfortable retirement. Removing money from a fund slows its growth, particularly since most people must cut back on current contributions in order to make repayments.

 

Call us if you’re thinking about borrowing from your 401(k) or you’d like to discuss other funding sources. We’ll help you make the decision that’s right for your individual circumstances. If you have a business based in Santa Clara and you need a good accountant in Campbell, Sunnyvale, San Jose or wherever it is that your business is based Cirimelli, Pyle and Associates are the right firm to go to. The wrong method of tax preparation may end up with you having to pay more tax than required, and no one wants that. Year end tax planning is complex and a good accountant is essential. A good CPA also helps to save tax by advising the investor to invest in certain places. Cirimelli, Pyle and Associates are an example of a good CPA. It is essential not only for maintaining books, but also essential for tax help, tax filing and so on. So for a good CPA firm in Campbell, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga or a Sunnyvale business accountant, contact  Cirimelli, Pyle and Associates. Contact our office at mailto:cpa@cpasllp.com  or call (408) 879-9990   for details or guidance with your 2008 tax planning.

07
Jul
08

Midyear review of your business tax planning

It’s time to do a midyear review of your business tax planning. Here are six ideas to consider.

 

* Establish a retirement plan if you don’t already have one. Examining the choices now gives you time to select the best plan for your business and to get the paperwork completed. Then you’ll be set to make contributions as your cash flow allows – and to take the deduction on your 2008 tax return. Another plus: You may be able to claim a credit on your 2008 tax return for the costs of establishing the plan.

 

* Hire your kids. If your child is under age 18 and works for your unincorporated family business, there are no social security or Medicare taxes on the child’s pay. Wages paid to the child are also deductible. Just make sure the compensation is reasonable for the work actually performed.

 

* Track your business driving. For 2008, the rate for business-related mileage is 50.5 cents per mile, and you can deduct actual costs for parking fees and tolls in addition to mileage. Keep detailed records to substantiate your deduction.

 

* Deduct equipment purchases. You can expense up to $250,000 of business equipment purchased this year. If you buy new equipment (not used), you may also qualify for 50% bonus depreciation in 2008.

 

* Check your benefits. If you offer health benefits to your employees, look into tax-advantaged plans such as health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, or health reimbursement arrangements. These plans can reduce your taxes and help control your benefit costs.

 

* Start a business. Planning to acquire or start a business this year? Keep good records of your costs to get the business off the ground, including advertising costs, legal fees, and accounting expenses. Up to $5,000 of these expenses could be deductible on your 2008 tax return.

 

Cirimelli, Pyle and associates LLP are Campbell tax accountants who can help you with your San Jose tax filing. These Santa Clara business accountants also consult as CPAs in Los Altos, Cupertino, Saratoga, San Jose, Sunnyvale, to mention a few places in California which they cater to. This firm of Los Altos Hills CPA offers a host of services which include all tax services, business loan assistance, business plan development, IRS problem resolution, financial statement preparation, etc. They can also provide accounting software assistance as they are QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor.