Over 18 government taxing authorities will team up on Friday, September 28th, at California State University (Fullerton) to offer a one-day, free tax seminar to Orange County businesses, announced Claude Parrish, Chairman, State Board of Equalization (BOE).

The participating government agencies will have representatives, information booths, and workshops tailored to suit the needs of the small business owner.

The Orange County Small Business Tax Information Day will begin at 8:30 a.m. with opening remarks by Claude Parrish. From 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. there will be informal sessions and workshops. Some of the topics to be covered include:·

• The Audit and Appeals Process
• Employee vs. Independent Contractor
• Federal Employment Taxes
• How Social Security Affects Small Businesses
• State Income Taxes and Small Business

Participating agencies include the BOE, Cal/OSHA, Employment Development Department, Franchise Tax Board, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Internal Revenue Service, Orange County Assessor, Orange County Clerk of the Board, Orange County Treasurer, Secretary of State, California Permit Assistance Centers, Santa Ana Enterprise Zone, California State University, Fullerton School of Business Administration and Economics, Social Security Administration, State Compensation Insurance Fund, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

For more information or to obtain a brochure, please call (949) 461-5732 or e-mail Octaxday@boe.ca.gov.

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