Insights by Author: Abel Barragan

Expanded Sec. 152 for Dependents

September 10, 2019

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act broadened the Child Tax Credit and introduced some big changes…

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The Impact of Tax Reform on Alimony

August 17, 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has turned the tax code upside down on alimony, especially…

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IRS Releases 2018 Pension Plan Contribution Limits

December 21, 2017

A new year brings new changes. The Internal Revenue Service recently announced updated pension plan contribution…

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A New Twist on an Old Scam

September 28, 2017

As many are aware, tax scams are on the uptick. What you may not know is…

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Construction Companies Go Green

June 9, 2017

The construction industry has discovered that greening its energy sources with renewable energy initiatives is good…

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New Deadline and Increased Penalties for Forms 1099 and W-2

December 9, 2016

The IRS is getting stricter on filing deadlines for information returns and have increased penalties for…

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IRS Announces Various Tax Benefit Increases for 2016

December 29, 2015

For tax year 2016, the IRS recently announced many annual inflation adjustments. IRS Revenue Procedure 2015-53…

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Team Member Spotlight

Congratulations to Ana Cook for completing the Insurance Academy Series with OneDigital! Ana wears many hats ...
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How to Leave Your Digital Legacy

As we continue to expand our digital footprint, it is important to incorporate our digital lives ...
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Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

As we closed out the 2018 tax filing season, we saw significant changes over the last ...
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Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

The first year of filing under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is in ...
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Crystal Knepler Named One of the 2019 40 Under 40

Congratulations to BPW Tax Manager Crystal Knepler on being named one of the 2019 40 Under ...
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Required Reporting on Cooperative Commissions in Real Estate Transactions

If you are a real estate broker or agent, you may not be aware of the ...
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Expanded Sec. 152 for Dependents

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act broadened the Child Tax Credit and introduced some big changes ...
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IRS Sends Warning Letter to Cryptocurrency Users About Reporting

Taxpayers who exchange cryptocurrency may receive a letter this month from the IRS regarding reporting issues. ...
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Team Member Spotlight

Congratulations to our team members on their recent promotions! A total of 13 team members took ...
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Uncertain Future for CA Estate Tax

California is currently among 30 states that do not impose a state estate tax. State legislature, ...
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Top 5 Real Estate Accounting Mistakes

Even some of the savviest real estate brokers can get trapped in the most common accounting ...
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CA, You’re Not Alone – Treasury Bans All SALT Deduction Workarounds

The Treasury Department and the IRS recently issued final regulations blocking all states from trying to ...
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