B&H provides 1099-NEC preparation, filing, and independent contractor compliance for Palo Alto small businesses — accurate 1099-NEC forms, on-time IRS and state filing, and contractor classification guidance. Home to Stanford University and Sand Hill Road VC firms, Palo Alto has one of the highest concentrations of funded startups, serial entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth professionals in the country.
Home to Stanford University and Sand Hill Road VC firms, Palo Alto has one of the highest concentrations of funded startups, serial entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth professionals in the country.
One flat monthly price covers your service with no hourly billing or surprise invoices. You always know what you pay, making it easy to budget for professional accounting help.
When you call or email, Bill or Hannah responds, not a call center or account manager. You get the same accountant every month who knows your Palo Alto business inside and out.
Palo Alto maintains its own minimum wage: $18.85/hr as of January 1, 2026. We apply the current Palo Alto rate automatically across our payroll and bookkeeping services before each effective date.
We serve Palo Alto businesses alongside clients from Milpitas to Santa Clara, knowing the California tax rules, CDTFA filing requirements, and EDD payroll compliance that affect your business.
We prepare Form 1099-NEC for every Palo Alto contractor paid 600 dollars or more during the year, with accurate amounts, correct recipient TINs, and electronic filing with the IRS by January 31.
California requires 1099-NEC forms to be filed with the California Franchise Tax Board in addition to the IRS. We file both simultaneously so your Palo Alto business stays compliant with state reporting requirements.
We advise Palo Alto businesses on collecting W-9 forms before paying contractors and can verify TINs through IRS TIN matching to avoid B-notices and backup withholding requirements.
In addition to 1099-NEC, some Palo Alto businesses need to file 1099-MISC for rent payments, attorney fees, prizes, and other miscellaneous payments. We prepare and file both forms as needed.
California AB 5 has strict rules on worker classification. We help Palo Alto businesses evaluate the ABC Test for each contractor relationship and advise on proper classification to avoid costly EDD audits.
We reconcile your QuickBooks contractor payment records against W-9s collected throughout the year, identify any missing forms, and prepare a complete 1099 package filed before the January 31 deadline.
Yes. B&H prepares and files 1099-NEC forms for Palo Alto businesses with independent contractors, with accurate amounts, correct TINs, and electronic filing with the IRS and California FTB by January 31. Call 408-256-0339.
1099-NEC forms must be filed with the IRS and provided to contractors by January 31 each year. California also requires filing with the FTB. You must file for any unincorporated contractor or freelancer paid 600 dollars or more during the calendar year.
Yes. California requires 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms to be filed with the California Franchise Tax Board in addition to the federal IRS filing. The California deadline also aligns with the federal January 31 date. We file both simultaneously for Palo Alto clients.
California AB 5 significantly restricts when you can classify a worker as an independent contractor rather than an employee. If a worker fails the ABC Test, they should be on payroll, not receiving a 1099. We help Palo Alto businesses evaluate each relationship before filing 1099-NECs.
Federal and California business and individual tax returns for Palo Alto small businesses and residents. Quarterly estimated tax planning included.
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