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"It’s been a hard and difficult time seeing many lives lost during this pandemic. And for our community, it is also hard to see the loss of some of our local businesses; their absences are very noticeable. In a community where our bars, restaurants and entertainment venues sometimes serve as our heart and soul, it is in these places where we feel welcome when we first take our journey into the LGBTQ+ world to be out and proud. It can also be where we meet and make friends, partners, lovers, and life-changing connections; it is also there where the community supports each other with fundraising and other events." The San Diego LGBTQ community is sad to say goodbye to Martinis Above Fourth. Click here to read more:

Do you know your filing status? Click here to learn more about your status and how it effects your taxes. Have any questions? Feel free to reach out to us for a free consultation call.

In honor of Financial Planning Month here are some steps that can help you save money at tax time. Learn more here:

It’s been a rough year for business, there’s no doubt about that. The pandemic has taken its toll on small businesses. But it's not all doom and gloom - businesses are resilient! This new survey by Bluehost shows optimism is aplenty, with 3 in 4 small businesses being hopeful about the future. Click here to check it out:

LAST DAY OF 2019 TAX SEASON. Tomorrow is the final day to file your 2019 tax returns. ARE YOU DONE?

Tomorrow is the extended tax deadline! If you still haven't filed, no problem. Let's get those taxes done together!

Nominations are now open for San Diego Equality Business Association 2020 Business Awards! To nominate a business click here:

If you got a filing extension on your 2019 tax return, you need to get it completed and postmarked by October 15, 2020.

"Be a kind and gentle trainer for Your Inner Puppy. In times like these, it really helps." During these challenging times it is so important to keep calm and stay compassionate with ourselves. We especially love these words of wisdom from Michael Kimmel, a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in helping LGBT clients achieve their goals and deal with anxiety, depression, grief, sexually addictive behavior, coming out, relationship challenges and homophobia. Click here to read his article:

With so many people facing difficult times right now due to the coronavirus pandemic and natural disasters such as the devastating fires and hurricanes, there are so many ways to help those in need. Whether you already gave to charity or you are considering giving, you may have questions about what charitable donations are tax-deductible. Click here to learn more or reach out to AEC today!

It's finally autumn! Want to learn more about how to not Fall behind on your taxes? Here are a few tips: Know what to expect. Having the right paperwork in front of you makes it much easier (and more accurate) when you file. Not sure what you need? Don’t worry, we're here to help! Have a regular system for your taxes. As a team of entrepreneurs, we have learned that we can save ourselves a lot of time by staying on top of finances little by little. More frequent tracking o...f your income and expenses will save you time and help you avoid missing anything at tax-time. Make end of year moves. You can start making some end of year tax moves now that can help you lower your tax liability like donating to charity or purchasing that computer equipment for your business before year-end can help lower your tax liability. Try to make some time over the next week or so to get things together you’ll be so much happier now and later!

Having an evacuation plan in place before a wildfire occurs can help avoid confusion and prevent injuries. Check out this OSHA resource that walks through setting up an evacuation plan. If there's any way we can help, let us know. https://buff.ly/3bIFGOf

These are unprecedented times and many Americans are struggling financially unfortunately, unemployment rates have been steadily increasing with Americans filing more than 40 million claims for jobless benefits and the national unemployment rate exceeding 14 percent due to job loss or being furloughed. If you are receiving unemployment checks, you may be wondering what are the tax implications of receiving unemployment? Here’s what you need to know: