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…
Read this Insight...The Magic of AP Automation
Somewhere in an office not so far from here, there is a company that gets all their ...
Read this insight Form 990: How a Nonprofit Can Survive an IRS Audit
"Death, taxes and childbirth! There's never any convenient time for any of them." (Margaret Mitchell, Gone ...
Read this insight California Competes Credit Offers an Incentive to Keep Businesses in the State
Are you looking to start a business in California or considering whether or not to keep your ...
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Abel Barragan Recognized as CalCPA YEP of the Year
Congratulations to Abel Barragan on being named...twice! Abel was named Young and Emerging Professional by the ...
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Electric Cars: Good for Your Tax Return!
In the beginning, the only purpose of the United States income tax was to raise revenue ...
Read this insight Santa Barbara Chamber Nominates BPW as Large Business of the Year
BPW is honored to have been nominated as Large Business of the Year by the Santa ...
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BPW Introduces New Online Bill Pay Service
Please welcome our new online bill pay service—gotoBilling! In our continued efforts to enhance our clients' experience, Bartlett, ...
Read this insight New Year…New Company? The Differences Between LLCs, C Corps and S Corps
As we continue making plans for the New Year, you may be looking at your business with a fresh eye and ...
Read this insight How Nonprofits Can Fight Fraud
Given the recent economic downturn, is it any wonder that fraud is a hot topic in ...
Read this insight IRS Allows $500 Carryover for Unused Healthcare FSAs
The IRS just announced a new exception to the longstanding "use or lose" rule for healthcare ...
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BPW Helps Spread Holiday Cheer at Junior League’s Festival of Trees
Santa Barbara, CA – BPW sponsored a Christmas tree at the first annual Festival of Trees to support ...
Read this insight Deducting Charity-Related Expenses
Most people are aware of deducting charitable contributions, but did you know that you may also ...
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