Blog and Resources from PacificWestTax
Expert California tax tips, CPA guides, and accounting strategies written by Alex Gurovich, Licensed California CPA. Practical guidance you can actually use to make better financial decisions.
California HOA Boards: What Davis-Stirling §5305 Actually Requires
Most California HOAs above $75,000 in gross income are required to obtain an independent CPA financial review annually. Here is what that means in practice.
The Number One Mistake Real Estate Investors Make With Depreciation
Most California real estate investors leave thousands in deductions on the table every year by mismanaging depreciation. Here is the mistake and how to fix it.
How High-Income Californians Can Avoid the Top 5 State Tax Traps
California's tax system punishes inaction. These five traps quietly cost high earners tens of thousands annually — and most are avoidable with proper planning.
How Smart Tax Planning Can Protect You During an IRS Examination
An IRS audit is not a verdict. It is a process. How it ends depends almost entirely on what happened before the notice arrived.
How Los Angeles Real Estate Investors Use Cost Segregation to Save $50,000 or More
Cost segregation is the most consistently underused tax strategy in California real estate investing. Here is a clear explanation of how it works.
Tax Planning for Doctors and Lawyers in Los Angeles: How to Cut a Six-Figure Tax Bill
High-income professionals in California face combined marginal rates that can exceed 50 percent. The difference between filing and planning can be six figures.
Did Your Previous CPA Retire? Here Is What to Do Next.
Losing a longtime CPA to retirement creates more urgency than most clients realize. Here is how to transition smoothly and what to look for in the replacement.
Asset Protection and Trust Planning for High-Net-Worth Californians
California offers fewer asset protection tools than most states. Understanding what works — and what does not — determines how much of your wealth survives a challenge.
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