NR# 4-C
Date: January 30, 2001
Customer and Taxpayer Services Division

John Chiang, Member, State Board of Equalization (BOE) announced today that several federal, state and local government agencies will team up to offer a free, one-day tax seminar to Los Angeles area businesses. The seminar is designed to be a one-stop source of business and tax information for small business owners.

The tax seminar will start at 8:30 A.M. with opening remarks by Mr. Chiang and Assemblymember George Nakano. The seminar will include general information sessions as well as workshops tailored to suit the needs of the small business owner.

Topics to be presented include:

• Home Based Businesses
• Record Keeping
• Payroll Reporting
• Bad Check Enforcement City Business Licenses
• Employee vs. Independent Contractor
• Export Services/Overseas Marketing
• Income and Sales Tax
• I-9 Process (Immigration)
• Know Your Rights: Problem Resolution
• Personal Property Taxes
• Planning for Small Business Success
• State and Federal Incentive Zones

Representatives of the BOE, Employment Development Department, Franchise Tax Board, Internal Revenue Service, Small Business Development Center, as well as other local, state and federal agencies will be present to answer taxpayer questions.

For more information or to obtain a brochure, please call 310-342-1080 or visit our web site at /tpsched.htm.

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