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Debits and Credits Podcast is a professional podcast presented by Haas and Dawe and hosted by Michael C. Haas, CPA. The show explores key issues at the intersection of taxes, real estate, and escrow, with a focus on California’s highly regulated environment.
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Ep. 32 - Getting It Right: Understanding Escrow Liability Reporting Requirements (opens the original)
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Escrow liability reporting is an important annual requirement for California escrow companies and getting it right matters. In this episode of Debits & Credits, Michael C. Haas, CPA, breaks down DFPI escrow liability reporting requirements, including the February 15 deadline, reconciled trust account balances, EAFC and non-EAFC liabilities, surety and fidelity bond considerations, and the required Summary of Personnel. Michael also highlights common reporting mistakes and offers practical guidan
Ep. 31 - Navigating FIRPTA: Working with Multiple Foreign Sellers (opens the original)
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When a real estate transaction involves multiple foreign sellers, FIRPTA withholding and reporting can become complicated. In this episode of Debits & Credits, Michael C. Haas, CPA, explains what escrow and title professionals need to know when working with multiple foreign sellers, including seller status, allocation of proceeds and withholding, and required FIRPTA documentation. Michael also discusses 1099-S reporting, FIRPTA exemptions, ITIN requirements, California Form 593 withholding, and
Ep. 30 - Trusts, LLCs & Compliance: Important Reporting Updates (opens the original)
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Reporting requirements for trusts and LLCs can be confusing, especially when regulations and filing requirements change. In this episode of Debits & Credits, Michael C. Haas, CPA, discusses important reporting considerations for single-member LLCs, grantor trusts, and non-grantor trusts, including how these entities are treated for tax purposes and what business owners and trustees need to know to remain compliant. Subscribe to Debits & Credits for practical guidance on accounting, taxes, escrow
Ep. 29 - Escrow Officer Compensation: Attracting and Retaining Good Employees (opens the original)
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In this episode of Debits & Credits, Michael C. Haas, CPA, discusses compensation strategies that can help businesses attract, motivate, and retain top talent while remaining financially responsible. Learn the key components of a competitive compensation package, including base salary, commissions, signing bonuses, retention bonuses, performance incentives, and employee benefits. Michael also shares practical considerations for creating compensation plans that align with your company's goals and
Ep. 28 - Accounting Best Practices: What Small Businesses Should know (opens the original)
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Accurate bookkeeping is the foundation of every successful business. In this episode of Debits & Credits, Michael C. Haas, CPA, shares practical bookkeeping and accounting best practices that can help small business owners stay organized, make informed financial decisions, and avoid costly mistakes. Michael discusses the importance of maintaining accurate financial records, selecting the right accounting software for your business, and implementing proper internal controls through the segregatio
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