Resources & Tools
Tax
Home of the IRS on the Web where you can obtain federal tax forms, instructions and publications. www.irs.gov
IRS W-4
This form helps determine federal tax witholding.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf
IRS W-9
This form is required to be filled out by new employees on their date of hire for tax identification.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
USCIS I-9
All U.S. employers must complete and retain a Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States.
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf
The Franchise Tax Board (California)
This site includes tax forms, instructions and publications. The Franchise Tax Board also provides links to forms for other California agencies, including the Board of Equalization and Employment Development Department (EDD). www.ftb.ca.gov
Employment Development Department (California) This site provides information about required payroll reports and payments, gives access to frequently used forms, and educates employers about methods available to submit reports and payroll taxes.
www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Taxes/File_and_Pay.htm
The Board of Equalization (California)
The Board of Equalization collects California state sales and use tax, as well as fuel, alcohol, and tobacco taxes and fees that provide revenue for state government and essential funding for counties, cities, and special districts.
www.boe.ca.gov
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
This site provides information on employment of US residents, non-residents and immigrants. www.uscis.gov
Federal Citizen Information Center
A catalog of free and low-cost federal publications that may be of interest, including important consumer information.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/
Quickbooks
Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software for individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations. See their web site for more information.
http://quickbooks.intuit.com/
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
THe AICPA is the national professional organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the United States. The AICPA and its predecessors have been serving the accounting profession since 1887. www.aicpa.org
California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CALCPA)
CALCPA is the nation's largest statewide association of CPAs.