At Abedian + Totlian, we believe that our CPAs should be “tech savvy.” The dictionary’s definition of “tech savvy” is “well informed about or proficient in the use of modern technology, especially computers.” This is important to us for a variety of reasons, most importantly how it allows us to offer our customers the best…
There are many options for business tax preparation in Glendale. It can feel like you can’t go a block in this town without running into another company offering tax preparation. We understand that. It’s one of the many reasons that we offer our clients more than just high quality tax preparation. Yes, at Abedian +…
Undergoing the scrutiny of an IRS audit is liable to put any taxpayer on edge. While it may seem like the IRS randomly hands out audit notices like candy to unlucky victims, there are some best practices you can put in place in order to avoid inadvertently putting up any red flags. There are several…
One of the many questions we get about our business is: why? Why do you need an outsourced accounting department in Glendale? Can’t you just run a program to do it, or just take care of it for yourself? You could certainly try to do so, but in the end, you’ll just be holding your…
Ways to Speed Up Your Cash Flow One of the biggest challenges for businesses is managing cash flow. There never seems to be enough cash to meet all of the obligations, so it makes sense to speed up cash flow when you can. Here are some tips you can use to get your cash faster…
Identity Theft and the IRS Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information without your permission. While this can include credit cards, banking information, and passwords, it’s your Social Security number that’s the biggest IRS-related identity theft problem. An estimated 4 to 5 million taxpayers are currently affected by identity theft with the IRS….
The frequency of natural disasters seems to be increasing year to year, leaving more and more people with devastating personal and business losses. While some may say that tax season in and of itself should be classified as a “federally declared disaster,” the phrase holds more weight this upcoming year as thousands of families have…
With the partial government shutdown last month and the possibility of another shutdown looming, there has been a lot of talk about the IRS and filing taxes for 2018. Regardless if lawmakers pass a budget in the coming weeks and keep the government open or not, tax laws remain in effect and deadlines stay the…
How to Save More in 2019 Many people in their retirement years have regrets about not saving more during their earning years, but you don’t have to be one of them. All you need to do is be realistic and proactive about saving. It’s all about paying your future self. When you are decades away…
Emil Abedian discusses his thoughts on the potential rise of IRS audits of S corporations in his guest post on Forbes. As a CPA with over 10 years of experience in the accounting industry, I’ve found that while no two businesses are the same, one major draw for shareholders incorporating a business with an S…
