Running a small to medium-sized business has always come with a unique set of challenges. Securing credit, managing employees, and staying involved in the day-to-day running of the business creates a constant set of obstacles to be addressed by the business owner, leaving very little time for a life outside of work, let alone applying Read the full article…
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Tax-Saving and Advisory Services for the Real Estate Industry
The real estate market can be volatile, full of risks and challenges. Real estate professionals should enlist an expert to ensure compliance and navigate the specifics of real estate tax and accounting. At KROST, we provide specialized real estate accounting services to a diverse range of clients in the real estate industry, including developers and Read the full article…
INSIDE Public Accounting Ranks KROST Among Top 100 Firms in the US in 2021
Pasadena, CA– INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) named KROST CPAs & Consultants Top 100 Firm, Top 100 Fastest-Growing Organic Growth Firm, Top 100 Fastest-Growing All Growth, and best of the best in 2021. The firm placed 81st on the prestigious top 100 list, a substantial leap from 116th in 2020. KROST along with other recipients of Read the full article…
Message from Managing Principal Greg Kniss: New Office Locations, Services, and Resources
It’s been quite a year for us all. I hope you are safe and well, as we continue to face one of the most challenging times in recent history. I wanted to reach out to notify you of some new and recent changes for our firm. First, we have moved three of our main offices Read the full article…
Business Tax Provisions – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
The Novel Coronavirus has had a huge impact all over the world. People in quarantine are forced to stay home, many kids are now homeschooled, and businesses are closed. To help Americans get through this crisis, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into effect on March 27, 2020. The Read the full article…
Qualifying Requirements for Refundable Employee Retention Credit
Eligible Employers Eligible employers can receive a refundable payroll tax credit of 50% of wages paid to employees between March 13th, 2020 and December 31st, 2020. An eligible Employer may not receive the Employee Retention Credit if the Eligible Employer receives a Small Business Interruption Loan under the Paycheck Protection Program that is authorized under Read the full article…
KROST Quarterly: Manufacturing Issue Now Available – Cybersecurity, Tax Incentives, Transactions, Trends and More
We are happy to announce the release of our second quarterly magazine! The Manufacturing Issue highlights some of the hot topics in manufacturing including cybersecurity, tax benefits and incentives, technological advances in manufacturing, and trends. What You’ll Find Inside this Issue: Manufacturers Beware: The Continued Threat of Cybersecurity Breaches, Hacking & Malware by Keith Hamasaki, CPA Read the full article…
5 Reasons Your Organization Should Work with an Accounting and Tax Consultant
Wondering whether it’s worth investing in a consulting firm for your accounting or taxes? While you could consider working with a standard CPA or tackling the issues yourself, there are a lot of benefits to going the full-service route for your finances. Here are just a few of the reasons any organization stands to gain Read the full article…
Law Update: Santa Monica Sick Leave Provisions
On January 1, 2017, the provisions of the sick leave law went into effect for the City of Santa Monica. For small businesses in Santa Monica with 25 or fewer employees, workers can earn up to 32 hours of sick leave. For larger businesses with 26 or more employees in Santa Monica, workers can earn Read the full article…
FUTA Credit Reduction
Original Post by Jane Park on RestaurantAccountants.com Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that California and the Virgin Islands are subject to the 2016 FUTA credit reduction. The Federal Unemployment Tax Act or Federal Unemployment Trust Account(FUTA) is the law that structures the details on how states will operate their unemployment benefit programs. Employers Read the full article…