Insights by Author: Bridget Foreman, CPA

2023 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

November 13, 2023

As businesses work to rebound after a challenging few years, strategic year-end tax planning has never…

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Key Tax Considerations for Real Estate Investors in 2023

February 8, 2023

Real estate investors should weigh important issues and changes in real estate taxation to strategically position…

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Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

November 15, 2021

As we near the end of another turbulent year, it’s time to discuss the steps you…

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Proposed Tax Increases on the Horizon

May 14, 2021

President Biden presented the American Families Plan in an April 28, 2021 address to Congress, which…

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COVID-19 Resource Guide: Everything You Need in One Place

March 22, 2021

Office Updates While BPW is categorized as an essential business due to the importance of tax…

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BPW Moves Forward with April 15 Deadline

March 19, 2021

The IRS and California Franchise Tax Board recently announced that the income tax filing deadline for…

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New Stimulus Package: What You Need to Know

March 14, 2021

The third stimulus package valued at $1.9 trillion made its debut last week after President Biden…

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Update on Coronavirus Relief Programs

January 8, 2021

New Tax Relief & Grants will Support Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 As businesses and taxpayers continue to feel…

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Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

October 27, 2020

We recognize the impact this unimaginable year has had on all of us. There have been…

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Income Tax Relief in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

March 20, 2020

On March 20, 2020, the IRS extended the federal tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020,…

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September 18, 2015

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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August 28, 2015

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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July 29, 2015

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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June 23, 2015

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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June 9, 2015

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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June 3, 2015

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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May 29, 2015

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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May 15, 2015

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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May 1, 2015

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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April 3, 2015

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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March 24, 2015

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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March 20, 2015

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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