by Jelena Arkula | Jul 17, 2026 | Procedures
As of July 2026, most small businesses do not need to file a BOI report. A rule issued by FinCEN in March 2025 exempts every company created in the United States, along with its owners. Only certain foreign-formed companies registered to do business here still report....
by Jelena Arkula | Jul 17, 2026 | Procedures
California sales tax starts at a 7.25% statewide base rate. Local district taxes push many Los Angeles-area rates to between 9.5% and 10.25%. If you sell taxable goods in California, you generally need a seller’s permit from the CDTFA, you collect tax based on...
by Jelena Arkula | Jul 17, 2026 | 1099, Procedures
The IRS mileage rate 2026 schedule changed mid-year. From July 1, business driving is 76 cents per mile, up from 72.5 cents in the first half. This guide is for business owners and employers who track vehicle miles. We will cover the new rates, the split-year mileage...
by Jelena Arkula | Jul 15, 2026 | Cloud Accounting Option and Reviews, Procedures
Ecommerce bookkeeping is different from regular small business bookkeeping for one core reason: the money that lands in your bank account is not your revenue. This guide is for Shopify, Amazon, and multi-channel sellers who want books that show true sales, true...
by Jelena Arkula | Jul 15, 2026 | 1099, Procedures
The Los Angeles business tax is a city gross receipts tax that applies to almost everyone doing business in Los Angeles, including freelancers and home-based businesses. This guide is for LA business owners who want to know whether they must register, what the annual...
by Jelena Arkula | Jul 11, 2026 | Procedures
Quarterly estimated taxes catch many business owners off guard in September. The third federal payment for 2026 is due Tuesday, September 15. If you are self-employed and expect to owe at least $1,000 in federal tax this year, the IRS expects a payment that day....
