Thomas Porch & Gullickson - Kelly Weaver

Thomas, Porch & Gullickson's accounting services steer you closer to these goals with accurate record-keeping and reporting as well as support on financial issues such as initial accounting system setup, cost containment, and tax planning. At Thomas, Porch & Gullickson, we guide our clients through a full range of tax planning and preparation decisions with strategies that minimize your tax liabilities, maximize your cash flow and keep you on track to your financial goals.Our expertise, experience, analysis and thorough research allow us to optimize financial opportunities to be found in existing as well as recently altered tax laws.

Thomas, Porch & Gullickson, CPAs, a Professional Corporation, was established in December of 1992. Our office is at 5213 El Mercado Parkway, Suite E, Santa Rosa, California. We have set high standards for our firm, which include quality service, timeliness, and efficiency for all engagements. Our principals and staff members bring strong technical and business backgrounds which enable us to meet these standards and better serve our clients. The services that we offer include tax preparation, planning, and consultation services.

Have you just started a new business? Did you know expenses incurred before a business begins operations are not allowed as current deductions? Generally, these start up costs must be amortized over a period of 180 months beginning in the month in which the business begins. However, based on the current tax provisions, you may elect to deduct up to $5,000 of business start-up and $5,000 of organizational costs paid or incurred. The $5,000 deduction is reduced by any start-up or organizational costs which exceed $50,000.

Following are some generally recognized financial planning tools that may help you reduce your tax bill. Charitable Giving - Instead of selling your appreciated long-term securities, donate the stock instead and avoid paying tax on the unrealized gain while still getting a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value.