ACCOUNTING, BOOKKEEPING, TAX RESOURCES

Tax information for Individuals and Small Business, Charities & Non-Profits.

Publications & Forms

The FTB is the department that administers the state personal income taxes and corporation taxes for the state of California. Collects the proper tax revenue. Small Business Assistance Center, Forms and Publications

Employment Development Department (EDD)

Your direct link to job placement and referrals. Unemployment insurance, disability insurance, employment and training, labor market information, payroll taxes, and more.

California State Board of Equalization (BOE)

You must obtain a seller's permit if you engaged in business in California, and intend to sell or lease tangible personal property that ordinarily be subject to sales tax if sold at retail.

California Society of CPAs

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American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB)

Bookkeeping profession's national. AIPB's mission is to achieve recognition of bookkeepers as accounting professionals, to keep bookkeepers up to date on changes in bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and to certify bookkeepers who meet high, national standars.

Santa Barbara Bookkeepers Association (SBBA) Bookeepers List

A resource center for bookkeepers, and for those looking for one.

Intuit - Quickbooks

Intuits mission is to create new way to manage personal finances and small businesses that are so profound and simple, customers cannot imagine going back to the old way. Softwares- Quicken, Quick Books, Turbo Tax Supplies - Checks, forms, stamps

BUSINESS RESOURCES

Small Business Development Center

Office of Small Business Development Centers provides management assistance to current and prospective small business owners. SBDC offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branches.

U.S. Small Business Administration

Starting a business, business planning tools, government contracting, business management, federal tax training, financing, marketing and advertising. Free online courses.

Service Corps of Retired Executives

It's the best source of free and confidential small business advice to help build your business' from idea to start-up to success.

Secretary of State

Incorporation and registration of trade or service marks, to be considered a legal LLC, LLP, limited partnership and obtain corporate statues (business entities). Notaries Public.

Better Business Bureau

Business Reliability Reports and Education.

Women's Economic Ventures WEV and Small Business Loan Fund of SB

It's a Santa Barbara, non-profit organization dedicated to helping women become economically self-sufficient through entrepreneurship and career development.

Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce

Information about the local community and businesses.

City of Santa Barbara / City Hall

Dedicated to developing and maintaining excellent relationships will all of the businesses in our community. You will find information about permits, inspections, transportation, recycling, and information about how to do business with the city and how the city can help your business. Business taxes, licenses or permits.

County Clerk-Recorder, Court House

Hall of records, fictitious business names registration (d.b.a.).

County Tax Collector

County business licenses and permits.

Contractor's State License Board

Building trades, State Contractor's License

Industrial Relations

Building trades, State Contractor's License

CalGold

CalGold provides detailed information on the business permit, license and registration requirements from all levels of government.

OTHER RESOURCES / OTHER LINKS

Entrepreneur Magazine

Solutions for growing businesses' subscription, advertising, starting a business, money & finance, sales & marketing, business coaches.