Our 2020/2021 Tax Planning Guide is now available! We hope that this guide helps you get an idea of what things to keep abreast of this year on your taxes. Tax planning is as important as ever, with ongoing planning being the key to making...
Read moreGlobal COVID-Related Tax Impacts: Wendy On Meets with TAG Alliances Advisory Board Members
The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic disruptions on economies worldwide. Partner Wendy On, met virtually with TAG Alliances Advisory Board on November 2, 2020 to discuss taxing on a global scale and the impact the pandemic has had on economies...
Read moreAPCF 2020 Giving for All Seasons
Fineman West & Co Partner, Wendy On, is the Treasurer of the Asian Pacific Community Fund, and was the Fundraising Chair for their Giving for All Seasons Fundraising Virtual Live Event. We are honored to sponsor such a great event and...
Read more2020 Heart of the City 5k
Fineman West & Company was honored to be the gift bag sponsor for the virtual 2020 Heart of the City 5k supporting the California Hospital Medical Center Foundation.
Read moreUpdate on CARES Act 4/15/20
Executive Summary While everyone’s tools in their toolbox may be the same, Fineman West takes a business approach to navigate the CARES Act and Increase Cash Flow Since the passage of the CARES Act on March 27th, there has been a flood of...
Read moreUpdates for Individual Taxpayers
Below is a helpful summary of some of the key elements of the tax changes for individuals due to COVID-19 As always, please contact your relationship partner if you have any questions, and we look forward to discussing with you in more detail.
Read moreImportant Update on the Paycheck Protection Program Loan
We all know and recognize that our Country is currently in crisis-mode, and the impact of this crisis is devastating, especially on small businesses. In their effort to mitigate the collapse of our economy, the Congress passed the CARES Act and...
Read moreIncrease Cash Flow Now Despite COVID-19
The CARES Act passed this Friday, March 27th and we know you have a lot of questions. While the provisions are intricate, we at Fineman West have a different approach. Rather than overwhelm you with the technical intricacies of the Act, Fineman...
Read moreCase Study: Resolving Complex Legal Issues from a Business Perspective
Challenge: Our clients often ask us to review agreements to ensure they are serving their best interests, not just from a legal standpoint, but also from a business and financial perspective. Legal agreements tend to be full of complicated and...
Read moreCase Study: Crafting a Buy/Sell Agreement Ensures Company’s Survival
Client: Foam and fabric manufacturer Challenge: The two partners, who are brothers, had been in business together for a long time and owned equal shares of the company; however, one handled 80% of the business and the other handled the remaining...
Read moreWhen I Look in the Mirror, is an “Innocent Spouse” Looking Back?
By: Steven L. Jager, CPA, MST, USTCP | Fineman West & Company LLP When couples are married, they will usually make the election to file jointly, as that filing status is generally most beneficial. But the risk is that each spouse is jointly...
Read moreMAGIC – February 2020
Our team visited Las Vegas this last week for the biannual MAGIC apparel trade show. We enjoyed visiting our clients, networking with other professionals, and seeing all the great styles and trends for the year ahead!
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