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Unlocking Tax Savings: The Benefits of Making an S-Corporation Election in California—With a Focus on the Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET)
California's Pass-Through Entity Tax turns state tax into a federal deduction for S-Corp owners. Here's how the election works, who qualifies, and why it can save small businesses thousands each year.
COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program Loan Application Assistance
Written in April 2020, this post detailed Buck Law Firm's free PPP loan application assistance for Ocean Beach small businesses. The PPP program has since ended; this post is preserved as a historical record.
Bankruptcy Debtors who Hold Marijuana Assets Will Likely be Unable to Successfully Discharge Debts in Bankruptcy
Cannabis businesses face unique obstacles in federal bankruptcy court. Federal Schedule I status can prevent debtors with marijuana assets from discharging debts — here's what cannabis owners need to know before filing.