Insights by Author: Devin Witt

Section 174 Research Deduction Changes for 2022

November 19, 2021

Have you been deducting your R&D expenses as they occur? Starting in the new year, that…

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Can I Claim a Home Office Deduction During COVID?

August 11, 2020

Many of us have rearranged, redecorated, or reimagined our homes to convert them into office spaces…

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Tax Tips for Law Firms

January 31, 2020

Whether you’re a partner or an associate in a law firm, the IRS has rules that…

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Tax Deductions from Land Donations Under Scrutiny

January 16, 2020

The IRS announced that they will be keeping a watchful eye on certain land donation deals…

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CA, You’re Not Alone – Treasury Bans All SALT Deduction Workarounds

July 30, 2019

The Treasury Department and the IRS recently issued final regulations blocking all states from trying to…

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IRS Released Safe Harbor Guidance for Vehicle Deductions

April 3, 2019

The IRS recently released a safe harbor method that harmonizes 100% bonus depreciation with the annual…

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Teach Them Young – How to Leverage Summer Job Salaries

July 31, 2018

If you want to teach your child the value of a dollar this summer, take a…

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New Bill Delays Three Taxes

April 9, 2018

The president signed a “continuing resolution” on January 22, delaying three health-related taxes: the medical device…

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New Option for Claiming Research Credit

May 19, 2017

The IRS recently provided interim guidance to qualified small businesses on a new option for claiming…

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CA Partial Sales and Use Tax Exemption

August 26, 2014

As a way to encourage economic growth in California, a new tax law recently went into…

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How to Avoid Common Errors on Nonprofit Financial Statements

‘Tis the season for nonprofit financial audits. During audit season, it is common to see organizations ...
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Best Accounting Firm to Work For

Happy and grateful to share our fourth win with you! BPW has been named to Accounting Today's list ...
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The Impact of Tax Reform on Alimony

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has turned the tax code upside down on alimony, especially ...
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Teach Them Young – How to Leverage Summer Job Salaries

If you want to teach your child the value of a dollar this summer, take a ...
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Danna McGrew Featured in Leading From Within “Stories From Our Network”

We are proud to spotlight BPW Partner Danna McGrew, who was recently featured in Leading From ...
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Court Overturns Physical Presence Standard in Sales Tax Decision

With the surge of online shopping dominating the retail space, a recent U.S. Supreme Court 5-4 ...
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Passing the Torch

As Managing Partner Scott Hadley retires and rides off into the sunset, we celebrated his 21 ...
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Blended Federal Income Tax Rate for Corporations with Fiscal Year

In a recent release by the Internal Revenue Service, corporations operating on a fiscal year that ...
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How Tax Reform Affects Fringe Benefits

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) cut tax rates for both individuals and businesses, ...
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Best Place to Work for the 2nd Year in a Row

We are honored to be named among the Central Coast Best Places to Work by the Pacific Coast Business ...
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Partner Spotlight

Congratulations to BPW Partner Ellyn Cole on being named one of the 2018 Top 50 Women ...
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New Bill Delays Three Taxes

The president signed a “continuing resolution” on January 22, delaying three health-related taxes: the medical device ...
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