Los Angeles (c) Jennifer Grady For the entrepreneur beginning the process of establishing a Startup, one of the primary considerations is its location. It is crucial to evaluate the location, incentives available to the company, and the resources available when planning for the future success of the company. The State of California, Silicon Valley, and Los Angeles County have a variety of incentive programs available to both small and large businesses. While incentives should

For tax years 2010 through 2013, the maximum tax credit for payment of health care premiums is 35% for small business employers, and 25% for small tax-exempt employers such as charities. In general, on January 1, 2014, the rate will increase to 50% and 35%, respectively. Here’s what this means for you. If you pay $50,000 a year toward workers’ health care premiums – and if you qualify for a 15% credit, you save $7,500. If you save $7,500 a year from tax year 2010 through 2013