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How to Help California Fire Victims

By Pinion Editorial | November 12, 2018
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Camp Fire, now the most destructive wildfire in the history of California, has desecrated an insurmountable number of people’s lives, families, friends, homes, and livelihoods.  In addition, two more wildfires in Southern California are displacing residents and businesses. As K·Coe Isom’s Chico, California location is just outside the perimeter of …

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Extra Tax Prep Needed for 2018 Filing Season

By Pinion Editorial | November 9, 2018
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Following the monumental tax reform passed last December, the 2018 tax year will provide significant changes for flow-through entities and individuals.  While many of these changes can result in opportunities, they will also create some complexities and challenges for 2018 tax prep and return filings. “It’s really important to do …

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California Fires Affecting Education Compliance Requirements

California Fires Affecting Education Compliance Requirements

By Pinion Editorial | November 6, 2018
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In light of the recent emergencies that have come to pass for local schools, we wanted to proactively share some guidance on evaluating your LEA’s instructional time compliance requirements. What are the compliance requirements? To comply with California Education Code, a school district must offer 180 days of school, and …

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Commodity Fields: Weathering the Downturn

Commodity Fields: Weathering the Downturn

By K·Coe Editorial | October 25, 2018
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As the 2018 season ends, growers, agronomists, and financial advisors start to analyze this year’s results in order to prepare budgets and plans for next season. Determining how much product will be needed next year is a crucial determination for farm operations, especially if you’re intending to use prepayments to …

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