Expanded Sec. 152 for Dependents
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act broadened the Child Tax Credit and introduced some big changes…
Read this Insight...The Impact of Tax Reform on Alimony
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has turned the tax code upside down on alimony, especially…
Read this Insight...IRS Releases 2018 Pension Plan Contribution Limits
A new year brings new changes. The Internal Revenue Service recently announced updated pension plan contribution…
Read this Insight...A New Twist on an Old Scam
As many are aware, tax scams are on the uptick. What you may not know is…
Read this Insight...Construction Companies Go Green
The construction industry has discovered that greening its energy sources with renewable energy initiatives is good…
Read this Insight...New Deadline and Increased Penalties for Forms 1099 and W-2
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
For tax year 2016, the IRS recently announced many annual inflation adjustments. IRS Revenue Procedure 2015-53…
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Rules on Deducting Business Start-Up Expenses
A recent U.S. Tax Court decision drives home the important point that current deductions aren't allowed ...
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Tangible Asset and Repair Regulations Reminder
Reminder: September 15th and October 15th are the deadlines to file Forms 3115 to proactively comply ...
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Being Skeptical: Is it Really a Bad Thing?
We have all met people who we would consider a "Debbie Downer" or a "Doubting Thomas." ...
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Your Documents: Where You Need Them, When You Need Them
When you think about what the biggest bottlenecks are in your organization, there's a good chance ...
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Preventing and Detecting Fraud in Your Organization
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' 2014 Fraud Study, Report to the Nations on ...
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Tax Deadline Reminder: FBARs Due by June 30
The deadline is fast approaching for certain taxpayers to report accounts they hold in foreign banks ...
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Eileen Sheridan Featured in CalCPA Magazine
We are pleased to spotlight Partner Eileen Sheridan on the cover of last month’s California CPA ...
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Small Business Reprieve on Health Premium Reimbursement Plans
Historically, companies that wanted their employees to be protected with health coverage, but didn't want the ...
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New California Credit: College Access Tax Credit
A new California tax credit became available in 2014 for both individuals and businesses who contribute ...
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Student Scholarships – Free Money or Taxable Income?
The taxability of student scholarship funds has been an issue for many years. In any student ...
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Charity Navigator: Giving Your Organization a Facelift
Charity Navigator, an online exempt organization rating website, is used by donors and members of the ...
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Tangible Asset and Repair Regulations Update
As you may recall from a previous article, the IRS issued final regulations that provide guidance ...
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