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Hutchinson and Bloodgood We have offices throughout California-El Centro, Glendale, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Watsonville

With a handful of paychecks left in 2026, you may still have time to increase your 401(k) contributions and either cut y...
10/20/2026

With a handful of paychecks left in 2026, you may still have time to increase your 401(k) contributions and either cut your 2026 taxes or provide yourself with tax-free retirement income.

As 2026 draws to a close, your employer’s 401(k) plan may offer an opportunity to reduce your current income taxes while building your retirement savings — or to boost your future tax-free retirement income. If you haven’t been contributing, it may not be too late to start. And if you’re alr...

New IRS-approved “per diem” rates took effect on Oct. 1, 2026. Learn how these rates can simplify expense reporting and ...
10/19/2026

New IRS-approved “per diem” rates took effect on Oct. 1, 2026. Learn how these rates can simplify expense reporting and help you manage business travel costs.

Many businesses use federal “per diem” rates to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket travel expenses. In Notice 2026-60, the IRS announced special per diem rates that are effective for the federal government’s fiscal year of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Taxpayers can use these...

The cheapest health insurance plan isn’t necessarily the best choice for your business’s employees — or even its budget....
10/14/2026

The cheapest health insurance plan isn’t necessarily the best choice for your business’s employees — or even its budget. Learn what you should consider when renewing coverage.

If your business’s renewed employer-sponsored health insurance plan starts at the beginning of the calendar year, you’re probably negotiating next year’s rates now or will be soon. The stakes are high and rising: Preliminary survey results from Marsh (whose Mercer business advises employers on...

Separation and divorce can have tax consequences that are often overlooked. If you’re in the process of a split with you...
10/13/2026

Separation and divorce can have tax consequences that are often overlooked. If you’re in the process of a split with your spouse, it’s important to understand how a legal separation or final divorce decree could affect your 2026 filing status and tax liability.

Dissolving a marriage involves numerous financial and nonfinancial decisions, and tax considerations can easily fall by the wayside. But decisions made before your divorce is finalized can affect your current-year income tax liability and your tax situation in future years. Let’s look at some of t...

If your business is booming, congratulations! Higher profits are great news, but don’t overlook your 2026 income tax obl...
10/12/2026

If your business is booming, congratulations! Higher profits are great news, but don’t overlook your 2026 income tax obligations. Let’s explore ways to lower taxes and avoid tax-filing surprises.

For most small business owners, strong revenue growth is something to celebrate. But a profitable year can also significantly increase your income tax liability. If your business is on track for a banner year, now is the time to evaluate tax-reduction strategies. Here’s some guidance for sole prop...

Interim financial statements often provide more timely and actionable information than year-end financial statements alo...
10/08/2026

Interim financial statements often provide more timely and actionable information than year-end financial statements alone. Here’s how your business can get started.

If you decide to hire new employees, adjust prices or expand operations, you shouldn’t rely on financial information that might be months out of date. And this may be the case if your business generates only one set of financial statements annually. Interim financial reports can provide a fresher ...

Does your teenager have a part-time job or earn income from babysitting, yardwork or other self-employment? An IRA can p...
10/07/2026

Does your teenager have a part-time job or earn income from babysitting, yardwork or other self-employment? An IRA can provide an early start on decades of tax-advantaged saving.

Retirement is far from most teenagers’ minds when they get their first jobs. Most young people are more interested in spending their earnings or saving for a shorter-term goal. But those early earnings create a significant financial opportunity: decades of potential tax-advantaged growth. Even mod...

AI customer service solutions could reduce your business’s operating costs. But be careful! AI generally can’t replace h...
10/01/2026

AI customer service solutions could reduce your business’s operating costs. But be careful! AI generally can’t replace human judgment. Learn more.

These days, customers expect fast and personalized service and support from the businesses they patronize. AI can help you meet their high expectations without overburdening your employees. But as in other contexts, AI in customer service is usually only as effective as how it’s trained and used. ...

If you’re planning to sell your business, receiving the purchase price over time may allow you to spread your gain — and...
09/29/2026

If you’re planning to sell your business, receiving the purchase price over time may allow you to spread your gain — and the related tax — over several years. Let’s review the pros and cons of installment sales.

Over the years, you’ve invested blood, sweat and tears into building a successful small business. Now it’s time to sell and move on to the next chapter of your life. What are the tax implications of selling — and how can you reduce or defer your taxes? One possible solution is an installment s...

Which of your small business’s expenses are tax-deductible? This primer can help you understand the potential ramificati...
09/28/2026

Which of your small business’s expenses are tax-deductible? This primer can help you understand the potential ramifications of spending decisions and which records you need to retain.

Whether your small business is new or you’ve run it for decades, you may not fully understand which expenses are potentially tax-deductible and which aren’t. After all, that’s why you have a tax advisor! But it’s worth keeping up with tax law because your daily decisions could significantly ...

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3205 S. Dogwood Avenue , Suite A
El Centro, CA
92243

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(760) 352-1021

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