The Learning Café - Hanson & Caggiano

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Diane Fleck
Founder and CEO
(925) 689-5726
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What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You!
Presented by Hanson & Caggiano, CPAs

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What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You!

Susan Hanson & Lois Caggiano

Susan Hanson &
Lois Caggiano

In business there are many things you need to know. Not knowing can get your into hot water with regulators, taxing agencies and your co-owners. Do you understand the difference between an Independent Contractor and an Employee? This is a very important topic and will become more so as the taxing agencies are focusing more and more on businesses that traditionally have misused the Independent Contractor designation.

Some changes are proposed to the depreciation of business assets involving the bonus depreciation and Sec 179 depreciation. We will look at those changes so you can make fixed asset purchases with tax savings in mind in the 2010 tax year.

Record keeping has always been a challenge for businesses. Poor records equals poor planning and possibly higher taxes and, if you are audited by the Internal Revenue Service or Franchise Tax Board, additional penalties and fees.

Lastly, we will go over the benefits of leasing a vehicle or buying a vehicle. That question comes up fairly often and there is no ‘right’ answer.

Susan Hanson and Lois Caggiano formed their partnership in 2002 and have steadily grown to serve hundreds of individuals and firms along the Hwy680 corridor. We have a seasoned staff with a wide variety of industry and public accounting experiences that enhance our ability to listen and understand and respond to our clients' concerns.

For more information, contact Diane Fleck, CEO: 925.689.5726
The Learning Café, dfleck@TheLearning-Cafe.com