Trust Management Inc

01/18/2026

Westlake Village businesses: heads up! There's been a surge in IRS tax-related identity theft hitting our area. Protecting your business isn’t just smart, it’s essential.

Here are two practical steps that actually work:
1️⃣ Use strong, unique passwords for all your financial logins, and enable two-factor authentication wherever possible.
2️⃣ Regularly monitor IRS mail and your business tax accounts: spot suspicious activity early before it derails your operations.

Stay safe with help from your friends at Trust Management. We’re here with personalized guidance to keep your business protected. Need support or have questions? Just reach out below!

01/18/2026

Restaurant owners: 2026’s margin squeeze is real, but you don’t have to face it alone! Ditch the old monthly cash flow habit and check your numbers weekly instead. Weekly check-ins help you spot warning signs early, control costs on the fly, and keep your margins healthy even when the market is tough. Little changes can make a huge difference to your bottom line, and staying alert week-to-week means less stress when times (and prices) are tight.

Want tailored cash flow strategies from your friends at Trust Management? Just click below and let’s make your restaurant thrive, one week at a time!

01/15/2026

Did you know that for some couples, the 2026 ‘married filing separately’ tax strategy could mean major savings: sometimes thousands of dollars? But before you get too excited, there’s a big catch: splitting your filing status isn’t always the right move for everyone! This approach can help dodge some joint tax penalties, but it also means missing out on certain credits and making your tax situation more complex.

If you’re curious whether it’s worth switching things up this year, your friends at Trust Management are always here to walk you through the details and help you pick the strategy that fits your unique situation. Got questions? Just click below or send us a message: let’s save smarter together!

12/14/2025

Lawyer Sues The IRS, Demanding It Recognize Pets As Legal Dependents:

Pets run many human households, but when tax season comes, they don’t count—no matter how dependent on you they are. A lawsuit filed by Amanda Reynolds seeks to change that.

12/11/2025

Learn the tax rules, deductions, risks, and responsibilities tied to reverse mortgages, plus how they affect benefits, heirs, and long-term financial planning.

12/08/2025

Planning to give holiday gifts to employees? Here’s a quick overview of the tax implications.

12/05/2025

A new report shows nonprofit news outlets rarely lose tax-exempt status for selling ads. Here’s what nonprofits should know about UBIT and compliance.

12/02/2025

Scam losses aren’t always nondeductible. If the transaction had a profit motive, you may still qualify for a tax deduction. Learn what counts and what doesn’t in this article.

Learn how scam-related losses may qualify as deductible when tied to a profit motive. Understand IRS rules, examples, and key tax implications.

12/01/2025

After a $4,500 tax payment vanished due to a clerical error, a Philadelphia homeowner faced months of confusion. Here’s what taxpayers should know.

11/26/2025

Here are the December 2025 Business Due Dates

Key December 2025 business tax deadlines, including corporate estimated tax payments, payroll tax deposits, and year-end reminders for employers.