Summer car maintenance tips

SPRING is here and summer is just around the corner. As we prepare for the temperature change, it is essential to prepare homes and vehicles for the changing seasons. Every winter, people across the United States prepare cars for snow and rain and rarely remember the importance of preparing vehicles for the summer heat. Los…

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[COLUMN] Biden’s tax plan update

PRESIDENT Joe Biden’s $6 trillion budget proposal offers new major initiatives like child and elder care subsidies, generous tax credits for families and the working poor, and free community college. His huge social programs provide a new safety net for the poor and middle class, courtesy of corporations and the wealthy taxpayers. President Biden’s spending…

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[COLUMN] How to reduce your chances of IRS audit in 2021

THE IRS was underfunded under the Trump Administration. It didn’t have enough personnel to accomplish its goal. With skeleton force, audit rate declined to only 1/2 percent (less than half the returns they audited in 2010). Even with super low rates, you may still be a target if your tax return contains red flags. Let’s discuss…

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[COLUMN] 6 reasons the IRS could audit you

1. Failing to report some income Failing to report subcontract, interest, or dividend income are easy ways to attract an audit. I know that it’s tempting not to report income without W2s or 1099s but it’s not worth it. Many audits that I’ve handles even have 1099s but are lost or misfiled. IRS received copies…

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GEICO opens local office in Burbank

GEICO has opened a new local office at 3522 W Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank, California. Melody Avecilla will lead a team of licensed agents at the new location. Avecilla has significant experience in the insurance industry. Before opening this GEICO local office, Avecilla gained years of extensive insurance experience while working in auto claims and…

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[COLUMN] What is the purpose of bankruptcy law?

THE highest-profile cases of bankruptcy filings are Walt Disney, Milton Hershey, Orange County, a certain Catholic diocese in the USA that was hit by the child molestation cases, the Trump companies during the 90s wiping out billions of debt, Toys “R” Us, and Hertz car rentals, among many others. A distinction can be made between…

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[COLUMN] Here are 4 ways to get out of debt

ARE you seriously in debt and don’t know what to do about your situation? Are you afraid that unless you do something about it, thing will just continue to get worse every day? When people are going through financial difficulty and are unable to pay their bills, their first reaction is often to ignore their…

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[COLUMN] IRS top enforcement targets

WITH a bigger budget, IRS recently hired new personnel to increase their historic low audit rates. Here are 7 targets for IRS audits: 1. Non-filers IRS estimates that nonfilers represent $39 billion in lost revenue annually.  To make even worse, nonfilers leave the tax system for good. The IRS has restarted its delinquent return investigation and…

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Tan Brothers want a slice of the PH gin market

Brothers Lucio Tan III, president and COO, and Kyle Tan, executive vice president, who are now at the helm of Tanduay’s new leadership, are eyeing a share in the country’s lucrative gin market through Ginto. Gin aged in oak barrels, this new product will be the first of its kind in the Philippines. “Gin continues…

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[COLUMN] IRS warns tax preparers of new email scam

SCAMMERS become more active during tax filing season — their hunting season. The prey: your own tax preparer who has troves of social security numbers, birthdays and bank account numbers. Thieves from the dark web have become more active again this 2021 tax filing season. The IRS warns tax pros not to respond to the…

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Panda Express reinforces its commitment to uplifting communities with a $10-M pledge to diversity, equity & inclusion

Panda Express®, the largest family-owned and operated Asian dining concept in the U.S., was built on a foundation of bridging cultures—and flavors— to bring people together. Having always had deep relationships in the diverse communities it serves, Panda is proud to launch the Panda CommUnity Fund — a $10 million community investment and response program…

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CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program provides free financial assistance to income eligible households for unpaid rent and utilities

Rent relief is now available for California landlords and their renters who are struggling to pay rent or utilities due to COVID-19. Income eligible renters can apply for help to pay rent and utilities, both for past due and future payments, provided they meet certain eligibility requirements. Renters and landlords can verify eligibility immediately by…

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