State Labor Law and Payroll Tax Seminar

You will receive information from the EDD and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement on:

• Record keeping, reporting requirements, employer obligations, and payment requirements.

• Common wage and hour law application.

• Employer and employee rights and responsibilities.

• How to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor.

“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.” 

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SCORE Sounding Board

The Sounding Board is ideal for getting feedback on your ideas and guidance on your next steps. This is a small group session where you will get a chance to discuss your challenges and opportunities with an experienced Counselor and other small business entrepreneurs. We will brainstorm actions you can take to move forward productively.

“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.”Register Here

How to Utilize Fundamentals of QuickBooks

If you are wondering if QuickBooks Pro is right for you, or how to maximize the one you already have, this class is for you. We’d suggest taking this class before setting up the program incorrectly. This class can help you avoid common mistakes and a lot of wasted time and effort.

Presented by: Sacramento SCORE Chapter 

“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.” 

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Success Starts here: Business 101

Many people, who are thinking about starting a business, mistakenly concentrate on the wrong issues up front, and end up wasting too much time and money. SCORE will help you take the right steps in the right order. We will introduce you to a formula that all successful companies follow. Be sure to take this class before making any commitments.

Presented by: Sacramento SCORE Chapter

“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.” 

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Reporting Unclaimed Property to the California State Controller

California’s Unclaimed Property Law requires holders of unclaimed property to file a report with the State Controller’s Office on an annual basis. This presentation will provide education on California’s Unclaimed Property Law, an overview of the reporting process, examine real-world examples, and identify best practices.
Objectives:

• Obtain knowledge needed to comply with California’s Unclaimed Property Law
• Determine if your client is holding unclaimed property
• Understand California’s two-report process
• Identify common reporting and remitting errors
• Learn how to avoid interest and penalties

Presented by: The State Controller’s Office  

“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.” 

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Business Tax Concepts You MUST Know (Parts I and II)

Part 1: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 9:30 am- 12:30 pm

Part 2: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 9:30 am- 12:30 pm

***Please Note: This is a two part class. You are automatically registered for BOTH classes when registering.

In Part 1 You will learn:

• How operating a business creates tax benefits.
• For-profit versus nonprofit activities.
• The necessity of “profit motive” for deductions and tax benefits.
• Filing 1099s and the penalty trap.
• IRS audits of businesses.
• Requirements for tax deductions.
• Start-up expenses.
• TCJA: updated business vehicle deductions.
• Home office deduction.
• TCJA: new QBI deduction.
• Self-employed health insurance deduction and Health Savings Accounts.
• TCJA: updated meals and entertainment expenses.
• Record keeping to protect tax benefits.

In Part 2 You will learn:

• Employees and independent contractors—the differences.
• Misclassified employees—new enforcement; higher penalties.
• Tax & legal biz structures—differences in taxes, fringe benefits & protections
• Sole props, partnerships, LLCs and corporations—the differences
• What must be done to get LLC or corporation benefits?
• Out-of-state entities doing business in California.
• Asset protection and alter ego.
• Tax treatments of vehicles used for LLCs and corporations.
• Health insurance and medical expenses for entities and employees.
• Hiring your spouse and dependent children.
• Loans to or from your LLC or corporation.
• Recommended entities.

Bio of Instructor: Randy Roth, EA, MSFS Randy Roth is a tax, estate & business consultant, providing services to individuals, businesses, estates, trusts and non-profit organizations. He advises in the formation of business entities, corporate compliance matters, real estate holdings and non-profits—as well as in their on-going maintenance. He is an owner and principal of Incompass Tax, Estate & Business Solutions, an Enrolled Agent with a Masters specializing in Estate Planning and Taxation and has been in business for over thirty years.

“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.” 

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SCORE Sounding Board

The Sounding Board is ideal for getting feedback on your ideas and guidance on your next steps. This is a small group session where you will get a chance to discuss your challenges and opportunities with an experienced Counselor and other small business entrepreneurs. We will brainstorm actions you can take to move forward productively.

“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.” 

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How to Set Up a Non- Profit

The legal nuts and bolts of starting and maintaining Non-Profit. A comprehensive review of everything you need to make sure your nonprofit is in top legal shape. Topics included are formation, corporate formalities, handling donation receipts, and managing the board of directors.

“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.” 

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Marketing to the Federal Government

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Decide if Government Should Be Your Customer
• Understand Your Customer
• Evaluate the Government Market
• Evaluate Your Capabilities
• Focus on “The 4 Ps” of Marketing
• Make Contact (face to face if possible)

Presented by: Bruce Pyle, California Procurement Counselor  

“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.” 

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Business 101: Success Starts here

This free interactive workshop is a great place to begin if you want to start a business. Unfortunately, many people end up wasting their time and money because they don’t make the time to understand key success factors or have a plan of action. This workshop will give you the facts and allow you to make more informed choices.

Presented by: Sacramento SCORE Chapter 

“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.” 

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