Taxes

2025 Tax Reform Highlights – What you need to know about the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

2025 Tax Reform Highlights – What you need to know about the ” One Big Beautiful Bill Act” On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law, bringing sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code. The Act extends and enhances several key provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), revises energy-related incentives introduced in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and introduces … Read more

2025 Tax Reform – “The One Big Beautiful Bill” Simplified

2025 Tax Reform – “The One Big Beautiful Bill” Simplified As part of a sweeping new proposal making its way through Congress, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” outlines a series of tax changes that could significantly impact both individuals and business owners beginning in Tax Year 2025. At CAPATA, we’ve summarized the key provisions and how they differ from current tax law so you can stay ahead of what’s coming. … Read more

Tax Relief Update for Individuals, C-Corporations, trusts, & Single Member Limited Liability: Extended Deadlines for Los Angeles County

Tax Relief Update for C-Corporations & Single Member Limited Liability: Extended Deadlines for Los Angeles County In response to the recent wildfires, both the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) have extended tax filing and payment deadlines for businesses, residents, and tax preparers located in Los Angeles County. Affected taxpayers now have until October 15, 2025, to file their returns and make any required payments. … Read more

Tax Relief for Los Angeles County Wildfire Victims: Extended Deadlines & Property Tax Relief

Tax Relief for Los Angeles County Wildfire Victims: Extended Deadlines & Property Tax Relief In response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, federal and state authorities have announced significant tax relief measures for affected taxpayers. At CAPATA, we are closely monitoring these developments to ensure our clients receive the support they need. Federal and State Income Tax Extensions The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has aligned with these … Read more

IRS Announces Tax Relief for Los Angeles County Wildfire Victims-Tax Updates with CAPATA

IRS Announces Tax Relief for Los Angeles County Wildfire Victims–Tax Updates with CAPATA In response to the devastating wildfires and straight-line winds that began on January 7, 2025, in Southern California, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced significant tax relief measures for individuals and businesses in affected areas. These measures aim to provide financial and logistical relief to taxpayers navigating the aftermath of these disasters. Who Qualifies for Tax … Read more

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 The President recently signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This legislation will not only deal with Medicare’s drug price negotiations but will also deal with the ever-important climate change issue. Let’s look at what this legislation has to offer: Additional Funding for IRS Enforcement Over a ten-year period, funds are given to improve taxpayer services, enforce laws, support operations, and modernize … Read more

Changing Employees to Independent Contractors?

Changing Employees to Independent Contractors? What are the Ramifications? An employer made the decision to change the status of their workers from employees to independent contractors and it ended up backfiring. An at-home nursing service provider owed almost $1.3 million in back employment taxes and penalties for a misclassification of 99 nurses. The taxpayer, for reasons that were unclear, made the decision in 2016 to switch their employees to independent … Read more

New Tax Refund Bills!

NEW TAX RELIEF BILLS HAVE BEEN SIGNED INTO ACTION BY THE GOVERNOR!  In addition to granting tax refunds of $700 to qualifying taxpayers with California AGI up to $250,000 ($500,000 HOH), this bill also authorizes up to $1,050 for MFJ taxpayers who have California AMI over $500,000. The only downside is the payments will not arrive until the end of October (at the earliest). www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/middle-class-tax-refund/middle-class-tax-refund.html#receive There are many things this … Read more