Tax Services

When it comes to the world of taxes, preparation and planning go a LONG way. We have the tax services and professional know-how you’re looking for and can help you navigate your options.

Business Tax Preparation

The IRS is fully equipped to ensure compliance on your business tax return.

Charitable Giving Tax Strategies

You love making a difference in the world by supporting good causes.

Individual Tax Preparation

Stop missing out on potential deductions that could be saving you big money!

Investment Planning

We help you grow your portfolio with the tax code in mind through strategic investment planning.

IRS Representation

Don’t go it alone! We’re your ally and representative in an IRS audit.

Tax Planning

Real strategies and solutions to help you minimize your IRS liability.

How To Handle Your Santa Ana Company’s Payroll Taxes

It's no secret that for many people who get in hot water with the IRS, a very common reason is payroll taxes. For many, they aren't filing properly, "assuming" that their bookkeeper is handling it or their payroll software. But that isn't necessarily the case, I'm sad...

Golden Empire Accounting and Tax, Inc’s Three Business Tax Penalties To Avoid When Possible

Let's address an unfortunate reality: As a business owner, you have a greater number of tax reporting obligations than a regular person has. (Of course, you have MANY more tax-savings opportunities as well.) But with those increased obligations comes increased...

Some Small Business Tips Your Santa Ana Business Should Learn

Today, let's reach for some small business tips you should be taking away from this past season. As Santa Ana business owners, we always need to be ready to adapt to changing times -- this time around change just happened to come ... faster. So, what should we do...

Developing Accountability In Your Santa Ana Business Is Crucial

During the first Super Bowl that Tom Brady won (with the Patriots), these were some of the companies who advertised (hat tip to Jon Erlichman of Bloomberg): AOL Blockbuster Radio Shack Circuit City CompUSA Sears HotJobs Yahoo VoiceStream Wireless Gateway Computers The...

Golden Empire Accounting and Tax, Inc’s Top 5 List of Potentially Fatal Business Mistakes

There is a difference between income and wealth. Tax returns aren't about wealth -- they're about "income", and how that is defined. Business owners and real estate investors have access to powerful tax advantages that wage earners do not ... and wage-earners probably...

Passing Down Your Santa Ana Family Business

If we've learned anything from 2020, it's that our best-laid plans don't always turn out. As the great philosopher Mike Tyson once said: everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. What is your plan for exiting your Santa Ana family business? You need to...

A Few Winning Tips for Controlling Costs in Santa Ana Businesses

So ... I'm not sure if you knew this. Apparently, running a business is expensive. And controlling costs can be daunting. But despite whatever you might see from those gurus who are posing by their Lamborghinis in the Facebook ads ... even the leanest Santa Ana...

Golden Empire Accounting and Tax, Inc’s Thoughts on Reimbursement vs Company Cards

If you'll forgive me, I'm going to get pretty geeky today. You probably didn't realize that there are actual pros and cons to expense reimbursement for employees, etc., or using a company cc. Oh, my Santa Ana readers, I'm going to take you down a little rabbit hole...

4 Tips for Santa Ana Taxpayers Owing the IRS

For many Santa Ana individuals, families, and businesses, it can seem that the government has simply been throwing money around and not paying attention to what is done with it, or collecting what is due. But if you believe that the IRS won't come hunting for ways to...

Santa Ana Taxpayers, The Problem with an Unfiled Tax Return…

The unfortunate reality is that if you have an unfiled tax return -- even if you don't owe any taxes that year -- there can be problems. And, that is obviously the case if you do happen to owe taxes. Not only can the federal government stir up trouble for you, but...

How You're Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: The State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers (like you) are missing out on legal and safe deductions to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year! Change that with our tax services.

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