Archive Monthly Archives: January 2016

Approaching Deadlines for January 2016

Federal:

  • Open enrollment for ACA (Affordable Care Act) compliant ends on January 31, 2016.
  • Deadline to issue 1099s to vendors / contractors / landlords.
    • If paper filing – Deadline to file is January 31, 2016
    • Electronic filing of 1099s – Deadline is end of March 2016.
  • W2 forms  need to be issued to employees by January 31, 2016.

 Washington State:

  • Deadline to file Washington state – Annual Excise tax return – January 31, 2016.

California State:

  • Fourth quarter estimated taxes for 2015 are due January 17th.
  • The estimated tax payment schedule for California is:
    • 30 percent First quarter (April 18)
    • 40 percent Second quarter (June 15)
    • 0 percent Third quarter (September 15)
    • 30 percent Fourth quarter (January 17)

Happy New Year !!

I want to wish every one a Happy New Year!!

I had gone to Hawaii – The big island prior to Christmas for one week and had a great time. The Big Island has the beaches, diving, snorkeling, Hiking, Waterfalls, Volcanoes, Lava fields and Rain forest. The Big Island is not as commercialized as Oahu and Maui.

Big Island, Hawaii trip – Dec 2015

I had also gone diving for two days. Below is a video of a Night Dive to view Manta Rays.

Welcome!

We’re excited to announce the official launch of our Chitaley Associates blog.

We’ll be posting helpful news from the financial industry, updates from our practice, and more about the latest in keeping your personal and business finances in the best shape possible. We built our practice on the notion that we’re there for our clients when they need us and we want our online presence to be a reflection of that principle.

We hope this blog provides an extra level of service to our current and future guests.

Here’s to your best financial future ever!