Bates

read moreWe are a full-service Accounting firm licensed in CA. We offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives, and independent professionals. We are affordable, experienced, and friendly. Protecting your personal assets has never been more important. Our accounting services safeguard you and your family and optimize all your hard-earned dollars. Don't pay more in taxes than you have to! Take full advantage of all deductions and credits with our tax planning, compliance, and preparation services.

read moreWe'd like to provide you with an opportunity to get to know our staff as well as our firm's values before you come to see us. The following pages should give you an idea of what we're all about. We hope you enjoy them!

read moreWhy leave your money sitting in a bank account earning for other people when you can put it work for yourself? This section is dedicated to tested and proven investment strategies and concepts.

read moreFor depositing FICA and FWT you will be either a MONTHLY or a SEMI-WEEKLY depositor. The IRS notifies each taxpayer annually of the tax deposit frequency required if different from the prior year. These notifications are mailed beginning in November. Special rules apply for daily liabilities over $100,000. See below for details. An employer is a monthly depositor for a calendar year if the total FICA & FWT for the four quarters in the lookback period was $50,000 or less. An employer is a semi-weekly depositor for a calendar year if the total FICA & FWT for the four quarters in the lookback period was more than $50,000.

read moreAs always, employers are required to obtain W-4s and I-9s from all employees at the time of hire. We also recommend that all employees complete new W-4s at the start of every calendar year.

read moreOur goal is to help our clients strengthen their financial position by providing current financial information and helping to plan for the future. We work closely with our clients to determine their financial goals and establish programs that will help to achieve these goals. We help our clients increase their profitability and net worth, gain more efficient use of their assets, and manage their cash flow effectively. We understand the pressures of running a business - and try to lessen them. We can design an accounting system specifically for your business to make your accounting department operate more efficiently.