Thanksgiving Cues for Every Los Angeles Person
I love Thanksgiving. I don’t love Thanksgiving. Both are equally true. A lot of it comes down to sharing a meal with our Los Angeles family and friends. There’s something special about getting to gather at the dinner table and express gratitude for a roast turkey and...
Pronto Income Tax Team’s Guide to Divorce and Taxes
We’re not the only ones who can get festive this time of year. In the spirit of giving, the IRS recently released important updates for the 2024 tax year to adjust for inflation. They’re increasing the Standard Deduction — up to $29,200 for married...
Non-filing Isn’t a Good Option for Los Angeles Taxpayers
The events of 2020 were both a reprieve for Beverly Hills taxpayers (like you) and a nightmare for tax pros (like me). And the complications of that year and the one following created a backlog for the IRS. That’s one of the reasons they shut off the reminder notices...
How Los Angeles Givers Can Guard Against Fake Charities
There’s been an extraordinary surge of fakers this year. The explosion of AI along with more sophisticated scams can make it feel like you have to look under every rock. While Biden is enacting a presidential order to demand some accountability from the big...
Before Turning Los Angeles Homes Into Short Term Rentals
The real estate market is tough in general right now, right?With less loans being dealt out and a shortage of homes for sale, both buyers and sellers are working hard to get what they want.And it looks like there’s a big change with how agents are paid that’s...
Pronto Income Tax Team’s Tips to Avert Financial Crisis
I gotta say, every time I hear a new disaster being reported on the news, I am struck by how different my daily existence is from the devastation I see in the photos in my feed.I must confess to feeling some “disaster fatigue” setting in.It’s hard to see...
Preparing for Disasters: A Guide for Los Angeles Residents
Though last month was officially National Preparedness Month, it’s sad to think that just about every month these days reminds us about preparing for disasters, from hurricanes on the East Coast to wildfires in the West to tornadoes in the middle.Last year,...
How the Government Shutdown Affects Los Angeles Taxpayers
This week, my staff and I are pausing to celebrate that the chapter has closed on 2022’s filing. It was probably over for you back in April, but my team just wrapped that up for some of our Los Angeles clients who needed to file extensions. Of course, we’ll be...
When to Take Social Security: Tips for Los Angeles People Nearing Retirement
This weekend’s events in Israel have been very difficult to take in. Seeing the violence and hearing the stories have been heartbreaking, to say the least. Our thoughts go out to the innocent Israelis and Palestinians suffering through the attacks in Gaza and other...NEW STRATEGY FOR YOUR FINANCES
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How the 1099K Delay Affects Los Angeles TaxpayersComing out of the Thanksgiving fog yet? Recovered from Black Friday and Cyber Monday? And ..
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Thanksgiving Cues for Every Los Angeles PersonI love Thanksgiving. I don’t love Thanksgiving. Both are equally true. A lot of it ..
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Pronto Income Tax Team’s Guide to Divorce and TaxesWe’re not the only ones who can get festive this time of year. In the ..