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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IRS Debuts Final Repair Regs

To expense or capitalize? That is the question companies face when they acquire, produce or improve ...
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Ellyn Cole Named One of the 40 Under 40

Congratulations to Ellyn Cole, who was recently named one of the 40 Under 40 by the Pacific ...
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IRS Changes How Tips & Service Charges are Handled

As you may recall from a previous article, the new IRS rule on classifying tips and ...
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John Britton Honored by Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North

Santa Barbara, CA – BPW Partner, John Britton, was recently honored with the Vocational Service Award ...
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2013 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

I hope that you had the opportunity to read Elizabeth's blog article, where she discussed tax ...
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2013 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

As we near the end of 2013, now is an excellent time of year to review ...
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Points to Remember When Planning Your Estate

It is on your list of things to do, but something always comes up. Estate planning ...
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Proposed Changes to U.S. GAAP Could Reduce Burden on Private Companies

The Private Company Council (PCC) was established last year by the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) to ...
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BPW Donates to Develop Africa

BPW turned a printer mistake to good use by donating over 1,500 gold pens to school ...
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The Role of a Forensic Accountant in Today’s Business Climate

With the ever-changing business climate, we are seeing an evolving role for the forensic accountant. Going ...
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California Franchise Tax Board Strikes Again

One of the few benefits that entrepreneurs and investors were able to take advantage of in ...
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Danna McGrew Named one of the Top Women in Business

Congratulations to BPW Partner Danna McGrew, who was named one of the Top 50 Women in ...
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