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Partner Andy Bautista Featured in Podcast Discussing COVID-19 Topics

October 1, 2020 | by | Comments Off on Partner Andy Bautista Featured in Podcast Discussing COVID-19 Topics

As we continue through this global COVID-19 pandemic, challenges can arise for businesses that were not visible a few months ago.  Our Tax Partner, Andy Bautista, recently contributed to a podcast that discusses common challenges that businesses are facing throughout the pandemic. In this episode of The Business Talks Podcast, Andy begins his discussion on the important tax impacts this year at the 8 minute mark of the podcast. He touches base on topics such as tax planning for 2020, PPP loans, higher potential tax rates with an administration change, and more.  Andy joined other local business specialists Michael Krengel,
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SBA Releases PPP Flexibility Act Guidance and Revised Forgiveness Application Form

June 18, 2020 | by | Comments Off on SBA Releases PPP Flexibility Act Guidance and Revised Forgiveness Application Form

Richard A. Huffman, CPA, MST Tax Partner The Small Business Administration has released additional Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) guidance and revised the forgiveness application form to align with the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act which was signed into law on June 5, 2020. Highlights of the updates are as follows: 1. For non-owners included compensation is 24 weeks of compensation up to $100,000 with a maximum per employee amount of $46,154. 2. For owners (S and C corporation owner-employees, self-employed individuals and general partners) the included compensation is the lesser of 2.5 months of 2019 compensation or $20,833. 3. Employer
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WFY Welcomes Two New Hires to Audit Department

May 28, 2020 | by | Comments Off on WFY Welcomes Two New Hires to Audit Department

This month, Wright Ford Young & Co. is pleased to announce we have two new hires joining our team. Mimi Duong will be joining as an Audit Staff and Lauren Gilmour will be joining as an Audit Intern in our audit department. WFY is pleased to welcome these new hires to our team. Mimi Duong At the end of May, Mimi Duong started a position with WFY as Audit Staff.  She will be graduating CSUF later this year with a Business Administration degree with a concentration in Accounting.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family,
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Why Gifting During an Economic Downturn May Be Right for You

May 14, 2020 | by | Comments Off on Why Gifting During an Economic Downturn May Be Right for You

Janelle Tokunaga, CPA, MST Tax Supervisor   While it may seem like there has been a shortage of good news lately, we wanted to bring your attention to a few bright spots that have come about during our current economic downturn.  With the extra time you have at  sheltering in place, it may be a good time to revisit your current estate and gift plan. To recap: the 2020 Federal lifetime exemption is $11.58 million per person, including inflation, and the 2020 annual Federal gift exclusion is $15,000 per donee and donor.  The current economic market is showing decreased values
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Six New Hires Join WFY Team

January 23, 2020 | by | Comments Off on Six New Hires Join WFY Team

Wright Ford Young & Co. is proud to announce we are adding six new hires to our team. We have Cheryl Shelton joining our estates & trusts department, and Brody Alcanter, Marzeh Khanjari, Rajbir Singh, Linh Trinh and Diane Waxler-Milne joining our tax department. WFY is pleased to welcome these new hires to our team. Cheryl Shelton In January, Cheryl Shelton started with WFY as an Estates & Trusts Supervisor in our estates & trusts department. She graduated from Cal State Fullerton and continued her education at Western State Law School. Cheryl has worked in accounting for over 15 years.
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WFY Sponsors TACA’s 13th Annual Ante Up for Autism Benefit Gala

November 8, 2019 | by | Comments Off on WFY Sponsors TACA’s 13th Annual Ante Up for Autism Benefit Gala

WFY was proud to be a Full House Sponsor of TACA’s 13th Annual “Ante Up for Autism” benefit gala. The Autism Community in Action’s (TACA) Orange County chapter held its 13th annual “Ante Up for Autism” fundraising gala on Saturday October 26, 2019 at the Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. Wright Ford Young & Co. was proud to continue its long standing support of TACA through a program sponsorship of the very successful event. TACA is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2000 by Glen and Lisa Ackerman with the mission to provide education, support and hope to
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WFY Partner Kahni Bizub as Panelist at 2019 Business Owner Summit

November 8, 2019 | by | Comments Off on WFY Partner Kahni Bizub as Panelist at 2019 Business Owner Summit

On November 8th, WFY Senior Tax Partner, Kahni Bizub, will be one of the panelists for WealthWise Financial Services’s 2019 Business Owner Summit. The 2019 Business Owner Summit is a day-long event which includes discussing topics such as scaling your business, income tax strategies, retirement plans strategies, and more. The keynote speakers are Jacob M. Gerber, an equity & multi-asset investment director, and E. Luke Farrell, a fixed income investment director. Kahni Bizub’s specialty is tax planning and compliance services for closely-held and family-owned businesses and their key executives in the service, manufacturing, and distribution industries. She has served some
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Cyndi LeBerthon Appointed Chair of CalCPA Peer Review Committee

June 12, 2019 | by | Comments Off on Cyndi LeBerthon Appointed Chair of CalCPA Peer Review Committee

Wright Ford Young & Co.’s Audit Partner, Cyndi LeBerthon, has been appointed Chair of the CalCPA Peer Review Committee for the term 2019 through 2021. This committee of 20 members is responsible for overseeing all peer reviews of CPA firms in California, Arizona and Alaska administered by CalCPA. The peer review committee evaluates the results of the peer reviews, determines the need for follow up remedial or corrective actions, and oversees the performance of AICPA qualified peer reviewers in California, Arizona and Alaska. These measures taken ensure compliance with the AICPA Peer Review Program. Cyndi has served on the peer review committee since
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Making Large Gifts Now Won’t Harm Estates After 2025

November 29, 2018 | by | Comments Off on Making Large Gifts Now Won’t Harm Estates After 2025

On November 20th, the IRS announced individuals taking advantage of the increased gift and estate tax exclusion amounts in effect from 2018 to 2025 will not be adversely impacted after 2025 when the exclusion amount is scheduled to drop to levels before 2018. The Treasury Department and the IRS issued proposed regulations which implement changes made by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).  As a result, individuals planning to make large gifts between 2018 and 2025 can do so without concern that they will lose the tax benefit of the higher exclusion level once it decreases after 2025.
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Tax Saving Moves to Improve Your Tax Situation

November 29, 2018 | by | Comments Off on Tax Saving Moves to Improve Your Tax Situation

Since 2018 is coming to a close now is the time to take action to proactively reduce your tax liability before the new year.  Included are a few strategies that may help with your tax situation: Harvest stock losses while substantially preserving one’s investment position. This can be accomplished by selling the shares and buying other shares in the same company or another company in the same industry to replace them, or by selling the original shares, then buying back the same securities at least 31 days later. Apply a bunching strategy to deductible contributions and/or payments of medical expenses. Beginning
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