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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How to Avoid Common Errors on Nonprofit Financial Statements

‘Tis the season for nonprofit financial audits. During audit season, it is common to see organizations ...
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Best Accounting Firm to Work For

Happy and grateful to share our fourth win with you! BPW has been named to Accounting Today's list ...
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The Impact of Tax Reform on Alimony

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has turned the tax code upside down on alimony, especially ...
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Teach Them Young – How to Leverage Summer Job Salaries

If you want to teach your child the value of a dollar this summer, take a ...
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Danna McGrew Featured in Leading From Within “Stories From Our Network”

We are proud to spotlight BPW Partner Danna McGrew, who was recently featured in Leading From ...
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Court Overturns Physical Presence Standard in Sales Tax Decision

With the surge of online shopping dominating the retail space, a recent U.S. Supreme Court 5-4 ...
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Passing the Torch

As Managing Partner Scott Hadley retires and rides off into the sunset, we celebrated his 21 ...
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Blended Federal Income Tax Rate for Corporations with Fiscal Year

In a recent release by the Internal Revenue Service, corporations operating on a fiscal year that ...
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How Tax Reform Affects Fringe Benefits

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) cut tax rates for both individuals and businesses, ...
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Best Place to Work for the 2nd Year in a Row

We are honored to be named among the Central Coast Best Places to Work by the Pacific Coast Business ...
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Partner Spotlight

Congratulations to BPW Partner Ellyn Cole on being named one of the 2018 Top 50 Women ...
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New Bill Delays Three Taxes

The president signed a “continuing resolution” on January 22, delaying three health-related taxes: the medical device ...
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