Expert Tax Consulting & Tax Planning for Business Owners
At Amata Accounting, we are a boutique accounting firm based in Bakersfield, California, specializing in tax consulting, tax planning, and tax compliance for individuals and businesses across the U.S. With a remote-first approach, we serve clients nationwide, offering expert guidance without geographical limitations.
With 25+ years of experience, we help small to mid-sized business owners—especially in the entertainment industry—navigate complex tax regulations, maximize deductions, and implement proactive tax-saving strategies. Our services include tax return preparation, advanced tax planning, and ongoing bookkeeping support to keep your business finances on track.
We collaborate with trusted financial advisors and attorneys to ensure a comprehensive approach to your tax and financial needs. Whether you're looking to minimize your tax liability, improve cash flow, or optimize your business structure, our team is here to help you succeed.
📞 Schedule a consultation today to discover how strategic tax planning can benefit your business.
Quick Links to make payments to the IRS and the California Franchise Tax Board
Click on the buttons to be directed to their payment portals. There is no fee for paying directly from your personal or business bank account.
If you need to pay your taxes by credit card, their sites will take you to a third-party provider. I've used ACI for Federal and California tax payments and provide their links for your convenience.
Time to file your 2024 tax returns - Due Dates
Partnerships and S Corporations: 03.17.2025
C Corporations: 04.15.2025
Individuals: 04.15.2025
Note: The IRS reminds disaster-area taxpayers who received extensions to file their 2023 returns that, depending upon their location, returns are due by Feb. 3 or May 1.
Currently:
Taxpayers in the entire states of Louisiana and Vermont, all of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and parts of Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Washington state have until Feb. 3, to file their 2023 returns.
Taxpayers in the entire states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, and parts of Alaska, New Mexico, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia will have until May 1, to file their 2023 returns. For these taxpayers, May 1 will also be the deadline for filing their 2024 returns and paying any tax due.
For taxpayers in Los Angeles county, both the IRS and CA have extended both filing and payment deadlines for 2024 business and personal returns to October 15, 2025.
2025 Estimated Tax Payment Schedule
Quarter 1 Due Date: 04.15.2025
Quarter 2 Due Date: 06.16.2025
Quarter 3 Due Date: 09.15.2025
Quarter 4 Due Date: 01.15.2026
Need to Make a Credit Card Payment to Amata Accounting?
We’re happy to offer credit card payment options for your convenience! Please note that a transaction processing fee applies to card payments.
To get details on the processing fee and receive our Credit Card Payment Authorization Form, follow these simple steps:
Email us at info@AmataAccountingFirm.com
Subject line: "Credit Card Payment"
Include your invoice number in the email body
Once we receive your request, we’ll promptly provide you with the necessary details to complete your payment smoothly.
Need assistance? Feel free to reach out—we’re here to help!
THE LATEST UPDATE ON BOI FILING REQUIREMENT
UPDATE AS OF MARCH 21, 2025
Important Update on Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirements
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule that significantly changes the scope of BOI reporting obligations. According to FinCEN’s official press release, U.S. companies and U.S. persons are no longer required to report beneficial ownership information.
The revised rule redefines a "reporting company" to include only entities formed under the laws of a foreign country that are registered to do business in a U.S. state or Tribal jurisdiction. As a result, entities previously classified as “domestic reporting companies” are now exempt from BOI reporting requirements.
Key Deadlines for Foreign Reporting Companies:
Foreign entities registered to do business in the U.S. before the interim final rule’s publication date must file their BOI reports within 30 days of that date.
Foreign entities registering to do business in the U.S. on or after the publication date must file their initial BOI report within 30 calendar days of receiving confirmation that their registration is effective.
FinCEN anticipates finalizing this rule later in 2025. We will continue to monitor developments and provide timely updates as new guidance is released.
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UPDATE AS OF MARCH 10, 2025
To give businesses more time, FinCEN has extended the filing deadline to March 21, 2025. However, this delay is temporary, and further extensions are uncertain. While Congress is considering postponing the deadline to January 1, 2026, there’s no guarantee it will happen. Meanwhile, legal challenges continue, but they won’t necessarily prevent enforcement.
The bottom line? Don’t wait. Staying compliant now avoids last-minute stress and potential fines. If your business is subject to BOI reporting, take action today and file now to ensure smooth compliance. Contact our office at "info@AmataAccountingFirm.com" with the subject "BOI" and our office will provide you with a quote on BOI preparation. For more information on the BOI, click HERE.
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As of January 1, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Treasury, requires most legal entities, domestic or foreign, to report its Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI).
Here is how this new filing requirement can impact a business:
Existing LLCs, Corporations, and business entities with an effective filing date established PRIOR TO January 1, 2024, are required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report by January 1, 2025.
LLCs, Corporations, and business entities created ON OR AFTER January 1, 2024 must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report within 30 calendar days of their registration or formation with the Secretary of State's office.
This Reporting Rule exempts twenty-three (23) specific types of entities and certain large corporations as outlined in the Small Entity Compliance Guide provided by FinCEN
Strict penalties can be imposed for willful non-compliance and unauthorized disclosures, including but not limited to a civil penalty of $500 for each day that the violation continues.
We are partnering with CorpNet to prepare our clients’ Beneficial Ownership Information documents for a flat fee of $199 per entity. If you would like to engage our firm to complete and file your BOI report, please email our office at “info@AmataAccountingFirm.com” and put as the subject line BOI.
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