It’s that time of year again when receipts must be collected and spreadsheets created to prepare for tax season.

Most small business owners have many tasks already on their calendar and might be tempted to approach taxes like just another item to quickly be crossed off of the to-do list. However, this approach could leave small business owners or contractors open to mistakes when filing and paying unnecessary taxes. Taxes are not only one of the cornerstones of financial success for a business, but of legal significance as well.  

Start preparing your business taxes early this year. It can help minimize tax burdens, increase deductions, and avoid a last-minute scramble. While online tax services are convenient, there is no substitute for getting personalized, professional assistance to understand how your business’s taxes need to be filed. No one wants to end up overpaying taxes after all. One benefit of having professional assistance with taxes is saving money that could be used elsewhere for your business or personal enjoyment. Another benefit is the comfort of knowing you haven’t missed any important details, such as a qualified deduction. The key when meeting with a professional tax preparer or when attempting to do it yourself is to be prepared. 

Learn how to prepare your taxes from a certified public accountant with West Business Development Center’s new workshop: Tax Prep For Businesses and Contractors

Tax Prep For Businesses and Contractors Workshop is led by CPA expert Joe Arch. His informative 2-hour workshop will give hands-on experience on how to properly complete small business or independent contractors’ taxes. Joe Arch has been one of the most respected auditors and tax consultants in California for over 30 years and will teach how to avoid the common small business tax pitfalls. 

Register for West BDC’s Tax Prep For Businesses and Contractors Workshop here today.

This workshop will focus on how to approach tax prep in a positive, proactive, low-stress way, and come out better prepared to tackle taxes. Offered in both Ukiah, on January 27th and Fort Bragg, January 30th. Be sure to sign up for this workshop while seats are still available. 

What you will learn:

  • Common pitfalls to avoid

  • Framework for getting everything ready to go

  • A deeper understanding of what your tax preparer is looking for and needs

Tax Prep For Businesses and Contractors – Ukiah

Monday, January 27th, 2020

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

West Business Development Center

185 E Church St. 

Ukiah, CA

RSVP HERE 

 

Tax Prep For Businesses and Contractors – Fort Bragg

Thursday, January 30, 2020

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

West Business Development Center

345 N Franklin St. 

Fort Bragg, CA

RSVP HERE


Learn more about  West BDC’s upcoming Workshops here:

Business Basics: Turn Your Ideas into Action – Ukiah

Instructor: Rachel Clark

January 21st, 9:00 – 11:00 AM

West Business Development Center

185 E Church St. 

Ukiah, CA

RSVP HERE

People: The Art and Science of Managing Employees – Ukiah

Instructor: Rachel Clark

January 28th, 9:00 – 11:00 AM

West Business Development Center

185 E Church St. 

Ukiah, CA

RSVP HERE

People: The Art and Science of Managing Employees – Fort Bragg

Instructor: Rachel Clark

January 29th, 9:00 – 11:00 AM

West Business Development Center

345 N Franklin St. 

Fort Bragg, CA

RSVP HERE

Tax Prep For Businesses and Contractors – Ukiah

Instructor: Joe Arch

January 27th, 9:00 – 11:00 AM

West Business Development Center

185 E Church St. 

Ukiah, CA

RSVP HERE

Tax Prep For Businesses and Contractors – Fort Bragg

Instructor: Joe Arch

January 30th, 9:00 – 11:00 AM

West Business Development Center

345 N Franklin St. 

Fort Bragg, CA

RSVP HERE

Foundations of Finance – Ukiah

Instructor: Rachel Clark

February 11th, 9:00 – 11:00 AM

West Business Development Center

185 E Church St. 

Ukiah, CA

RVSP HERE

Foundations of Finance – Fort Bragg

Instructor: Rachel Clark

February 11th, 9:00 – 11:00 AM

West Business Development Center

345 N Franklin St. 

Fort Bragg, CA

RSVP HERE

Stay tuned to this page where all of West BDC’s Workshop and Webinar Series descriptions, dates, and links to register are posted. Sign up for our newsletter here so you don’t miss a thing!


Free Business Advising at West Business Development Center

If you are a business of one or a company of 100 employees, at any stage from startup to established, WestBDC offers free business advising  — on whatever topic you might be stuck on. If it’s finding the right loan to expand, staffing your business with the right people or even just wading through new minimum wage requirements, we have experts ready to help you right now. 

Click here to sign up for free advising. We’ll schedule a free, thirty-minute call and then we’ll assign you the free expert advisor you need.

See how these successful businesses set up, grew and expanded with West Business Development Center Free Advising services:

Frosted: Cupcakes & Goodies, Fort Bragg

Seagull Inn, Mendocino

Peace and Plenty Farms, Kelseyville

Smithwood Mercantile, Mendocino

To see more Client success stories check out our Client Stories or our YouTube channel.

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