What distinguishes Cates & Associates, CPAs? It's our commitment to providing the highest level of quality service to our clients. As Certified Public Accountants, we listen to your concerns, ask the right questions and take the time to understand your goals and objectives. Cates & Associates is a full service CPA firm. We have a broad base of knowledge and solutions that will ensure your specific needs are met.
Our office is dedicated to working closely with clients on a year-round basis to assist them in achieving their goals. Each client gets timely and continuous attention. Our fees are based on very competitive hourly rates and all services are negotiated and agreed upon prior to the commencement of work. Our standard fees range from $90 to $190 per hour and are based on actual time spent and degree of responsibility involved.
Our office is dedicated to working closely with clients on a year-round basis to assist them in achieving their goals. Each client gets timely and continuous attention. Our fees are based on very competitive hourly rates and all services are negotiated and agreed upon prior to the commencement of work. Our standard fees range from $90 to $190 per hour and are based on actual time spent and degree of responsibility involved.
Services
Cates & Associates, CPAs has been serving the Orange and Riverside County area since 1998.
Our commitment to you is based on the highest of professional accounting standards.
We will anticipate your needs and work to exceed your expectations.
We will always have your best interests in mind and work with you to help you reach your financial goals.
Brian Cates has provided accounting, tax and consulting services to Southern California businesses since 1991.
An experienced professional in public and non-public accounting, Brian has developed valuable skills as a governmental auditor, technical support representative for MAS90 accounting software and as a Vice-President of Finance for an international manufacturer.
Our commitment to you is based on the highest of professional accounting standards.
We will anticipate your needs and work to exceed your expectations.
We will always have your best interests in mind and work with you to help you reach your financial goals.
Brian Cates has provided accounting, tax and consulting services to Southern California businesses since 1991.
An experienced professional in public and non-public accounting, Brian has developed valuable skills as a governmental auditor, technical support representative for MAS90 accounting software and as a Vice-President of Finance for an international manufacturer.
Cates & Associates, CPAs provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses in a variety of industries.
At Cates & Associates, CPAs, we strive to meet each client's specific needs in planning for the future and achieving their goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory environment.
At Cates & Associates, CPAs, we guide our clients through a full range of tax planning and preparation decisions with strategies that minimize your tax liabilities, maximize your cash flow and keep you on track to your financial goals.
At Cates & Associates, CPAs, we strive to meet each client's specific needs in planning for the future and achieving their goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory environment.
At Cates & Associates, CPAs, we guide our clients through a full range of tax planning and preparation decisions with strategies that minimize your tax liabilities, maximize your cash flow and keep you on track to your financial goals.
Have you just started a new business?
Did you know expenses incurred before a business begins operations are not allowed as current deductions?
Generally, these start up costs must be amortized over a period of 180 months beginning in the month in which the business begins.
However, based on the current tax provisions, you may elect to deduct up to $5,000 of business start-up and $5,000 of organizational costs paid or incurred.
The $5,000 deduction is reduced by any start-up or organizational costs which exceed $50,000.
Did you know expenses incurred before a business begins operations are not allowed as current deductions?
Generally, these start up costs must be amortized over a period of 180 months beginning in the month in which the business begins.
However, based on the current tax provisions, you may elect to deduct up to $5,000 of business start-up and $5,000 of organizational costs paid or incurred.
The $5,000 deduction is reduced by any start-up or organizational costs which exceed $50,000.
Following are some generally recognized financial planning tools that may help you reduce your tax bill.
Charitable Giving - Instead of selling your appreciated long-term securities, donate the stock instead and avoid paying tax on the unrealized gain while still getting a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) - If you have a high deductible medical plan you can open an HSA and make tax deductible contributions to your account to pay for medical expenses.
Charitable Giving - Instead of selling your appreciated long-term securities, donate the stock instead and avoid paying tax on the unrealized gain while still getting a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) - If you have a high deductible medical plan you can open an HSA and make tax deductible contributions to your account to pay for medical expenses.
It's possible there could be additional extensions, so check with your tax advisor for the latest information.
Individuals must pay the third installment of 2021 estimated taxes, if not paying income tax through withholding (Form 1040-ES).
Calendar-year corporations need to pay the third installment of 2021 estimated income taxes.
Calendar-year S corporations must file a 2020 income tax return (Form 1120S) and pay any tax, interest and penalties due, if an automatic six-month extension was filed.
Individuals must pay the third installment of 2021 estimated taxes, if not paying income tax through withholding (Form 1040-ES).
Calendar-year corporations need to pay the third installment of 2021 estimated income taxes.
Calendar-year S corporations must file a 2020 income tax return (Form 1120S) and pay any tax, interest and penalties due, if an automatic six-month extension was filed.
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