Author: Tamara Pow

California continues to refine its approach to pass-through entity taxation. With the enactment of SB 132 (Ch. 25-17), the state has extended the availability of the Passthrough Entity Tax (PTET) for an additional five years, covering tax years 2026 through 2030. The legislation also...

If you are operating a business under a trade name in the state of California, you should know what the business law requirements are for your Fictitious Business Name (FBN) – or DBA (Doing Business As). According to California Business & Professions Code §17920,...

If you’re buying a business in California, there’s one step you cannot afford to skip: requesting a Tax Clearance Certificate from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). A recent case shows how a business buyer became responsible for the seller’s unpaid...

If you own an S corporation, partnership, or LLC taxed as a passthrough entity and want to take advantage of California’s Passthrough Entity Elective Tax (PTET) for the 2025 tax year, you need to make a key decision soon: whether to make a prepayment...

Starting a professional real estate company in California requires more than just market expertise and strong negotiation skills—it demands careful legal and financial planning. One of the most critical decisions you’ll make is choosing the right business entity, as it impacts liability, taxes, and...