The following information has been compiled to assist you with LAMC Section 21.03 (Imposition of Tax). This section requires that every person engaged in any trade, calling, occupation, vocation, profession or other means of livelihood in the City of Los Angeles, must obtain a Tax Registration Certificate (TRC) and pay the required business tax due, specified in  Sections21.41 to 21.199 of the Business Tax Ordinance. You are considered to be engaged in business in the City of Los Angeles when you physically perform work within the City of Los Angeles for seven (7) or more days per year. The Office of Finance is responsible for the collection of business taxes.

Mr. Simon serves as a Board Member and Treasurer of LARC Ranch is a residential care home for the developmentally disabled adults.

In 2010 LARC’s name was officially changed to the Los Angeles Residential Community Foundation. LARC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and contributions are tax deductible

I encourage you to contact them if you would like more information.

My wife is the Executive Diriector of the HEAR Center, a non-profit organization since 1954, offers complete and affordable hearing and speech services, and is dedicated to helping people at all stages of life be a part of the hearing and speaking world. 

HEAR Center - 301 East Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91101 Phone: (626) 796- 2016 - Fax: (626) 796-2320

When it comes to identifying vulnerable populations in our community, some of the more overlooked groups are the elderly and disabled. Many people consider the poor or the young to be venerable, but those who are elderly and those who are struggling with physical or cognitive disabilities are also quite vulnerable. Yet the laws surrounding the elderly and disabled in our population are often poorly understood. This is unfortunate, because these two groups of people make up a significant part of our population, and most likely someone you are close to could fall into one of these categories.

Inform yourself about curriculum strategies and classroom management for students with different learning needs. We have resources on everything you need to know about teaching special needs students effectively. You'll find information for teaching students with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, Giftedness, and Handicaps. We'll help you figure out ways to create an inclusive classroom, adapt and supplement your classroom materials, make assessment accommodations, and provide you with other useful tips.

This guide will give you an insight into the steps you can take to ensure your home is disability-friendly, and how to take these steps in the most cost-effective manner possible.