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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The Pros and Cons of Investing in Publicly Traded Partnerships

In recent years, Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP has seen an influx of clients who are ...
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Highlights of the 2014 Tax Extender Package

On December 19, 2014, the President signed into law the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 ...
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Bookkeeping Tasks to Prepare for Year-End

With the end of the year quickly approaching, have you taken the necessary steps in order to close out the ...
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Scott Hadley and Bridget Foreman Named Who’s Who in Professional Services

The Pacific Coast Business Times recently named BPW Partners Scott Hadley and Bridget Foreman as two of the 2014 ...
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New Bill Requires California Employers to Provide Paid Sick Days

With the recent close of the 2014 legislative session, Sacramento has been in a flurry with ...
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2014 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

It is that time of year to start thinking about your year-end tax planning. Let's dive into a ...
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