Op/ed: Tax deadlines can help you reach your financial goals
With this year’s tax season behind us, it is now time to take the next steps to maintain personal finances in good order.
Despite Gov. Perry’s visit, Haas has yet to say ‘I do’ to Texas
Officials at Haas Automation appeared flattered by a pre-Valentine’s Day recruitment visit by Texas Gov. Rick Perry, but did not reveal any definitive news about the company’s expansion or relocation plans on Tuesday. The Oxnard-based machine-tool maker was courted by Perry after saying publicly that it is considering locations outside of California to expand beyond Read More →
Editorial: Retroactive tax payments would punish job creators
The Franchise Tax Board’s decision to retroactively tax small-business owners who sold their companies smacks of a bureaucratic over-reach.
Special Comment from the Editor: Jan. 2 rally could singal turning point
A curious aspect to the history of modern finance is the presence of substantial turning points. Often these are moments whose significance is not fully recognized until years, perhaps decades have passed. But it’s also true that these turning points sometimes happen under extreme political or economic pressure—pressure that forces a substantial policy change. Decisions Read More →
‘Amazon tax’ doesn’t dent online shopping, area firms say
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Santa Barbara CPA convicted on tax charges
Santa Barbara accountant Steve Pybrum faces up to 12 years in prison and $1 million in fines after a jury returned a guilty verdict on federal charges that he routed money from his practice through a nonprofit and underreported his income by more than $1 million. The jury deliberated less than three hours before returning Read More →
Prop. 30 draws battle line between education and business leaders
Whether it passes or fails, the Proposition 30 debate has drawn some battle lines that won’t easily be erased.
