Welcome to the Williams & Olds website. Our firm was founded and is managed by our two principals, James B. Williams, CPA and Steven J. Olds, CPA. Williams & Olds have been associated since 1985 in the practice of providing accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services to clients across a wide range of industries.

We have, however, developed unique expertise in the following specialized industries: agribusiness, construction and real estate development, employee benefit plans, health care, manufacturing, non-profit organizations, and retail and wholesale. We have significant experience in providing a comprehensive set of accounting services to small and medium size businesses.

Please browse the site, where you will find more information about our firm and a robust section of resources for clients.

Williams & Olds CPAs
3100 Zinfandel Drive, Suite 170
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone: 916.858.1680
Fax: 916.858.1055

Optional mileage allowance for owned or leased autos

The IRS has announced that the optional mileage allowance for owned or leased autos (including vans, pickups or panel trucks) is 55¢ per mile for business travel after 2008. Read More

Social Security wage base rises to $106,800 for 2009:

The Social Security Administration has announced that the wage base for computing the Social Security tax (OASDI) in 2009 rises to $106,800 from $102,000 in 2008... Read More

Nanny tax threshold increases to $1,700 for 2009:

On Social Security Online, the Social Security Administration has announced that for 2009, cash remuneration paid by an employer for domestic service in the employer's private home isn't FICA wages if... Read More

Retirement plan dollar limits increase for 2009:

Elective deferrals. The limit on the exclusion for elective deferrals described in is increased from $15,500 to $16,500... Read More

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