Double-checking is a motto we live by here at Ornelas & Ornelas. It’s just good sense when you’re dealing with complicated tax code and people’s returns. No one situation is quite the same with our clients. And you can be sure we’re giving your tax filing a...

Just in time for the weekend, the IRS issued Friday-evening guidance about the overly-hyped (at first) payroll tax "holiday".There was initial hope that this might be a great shot-in-the-arm for Greater Sacramento businesses and employees, but given how the thing is...

Key TakeawaysThe best payroll software for a small business is the one that fits your worker mix, pay schedules, compliance needs, and how you expect the business to grow. At a minimum, your payroll system should automate calculations, support direct deposit,...

No business management technique is sacred anymore. And rightly so.In my world, there’s been a trend in recent years with businesses moving away from traditional, fixed budgets towards more flexible approaches. I think that could be said for most tasks within business...

This year has been a less-than-fun rollercoaster in the world of finance.Well, good news on that front — no more recession bogeyman lurking under the bed, at least that’s what the Fed declared as they raised rates again last week. Doesn’t mean more interest rate...

With all of the insanity of 2020, it seems a bit crazy (and a bit of a relief, to be frank) that we now find ourselves in Thanksgiving week in Greater Sacramento.I have some thoughts, which are perhaps a bit more meditative than normal, because of how this holiday...

We’re just over a month away from the MLB playoffs, and this year (like every year) has had its share of sketchy calls that fans and players have been unhappy about. While not everyone’s favorite summer pastime (the sports season that never ends still has more...

If there’s one thing you can take comfort in as you’re handling the effects of tariffs in your Sacramento business, it’s that you’re not alone. Even titans like Pepsi are feeling the impact. They’re taking hits because of the 25 percent tariff on aluminum, and...

There’s this comparative analogy about what makes something American that people like to use: “as American as apple pie.” But, I kind of think we should update that comparison to “as American as starting a small business.” Not as catchy, I know (or as yummy)....

Key TakeawaysRemote work can lower overhead, expand your hiring pool, and improve flexibility. But it can also create multi-state tax and payroll compliance issues. In-person work can improve training, supervision, and team cohesion, but it often comes with...