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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September 28, 2017

A New Twist on an Old Scam

As many are aware, tax scams are on the uptick. What you may not know is ...
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September 12, 2017

Employer Absolved from Income Tax Liability After Granted IRS Records

In a unanimous ruling, the Tax Court has made it easier for employers to absolve income ...
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August 28, 2017

Court Decision Favors Assessor Over Owner in Land vs. Building Valuation

The U.S. Tax Court recently ruled in support of the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor’s valuation ...
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August 18, 2017

Happy Retirement

A heartfelt tribute and our best wishes go out to retiring BPW Partner Elizabeth Boscacci. Liz has left an ...
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July 17, 2017

Social Security Changes in 2017

The Social Security Administration released a few changes to the program making an impact in 2017. ...
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June 9, 2017

Construction Companies Go Green

The construction industry has discovered that greening its energy sources with renewable energy initiatives is good ...
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May 19, 2017

New Option for Claiming Research Credit

The IRS recently provided interim guidance to qualified small businesses on a new option for claiming ...
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May 3, 2017

BPW Among Top 5 Best Places to Work

We are honored to be named in the Top 5 of the inaugural Central Coast Best ...
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May 2, 2017

Partner Spotlight

The Pacific Coast Business Times recently named BPW Partner Eileen Sheridan as one of the 2017 ...
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March 29, 2017

529 Plans: Saving for College

Now's the time to start saving for your child's higher education, and a 529 plan, named ...
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March 16, 2017

New Accounting Standard Brings Big Changes to Not-for-Profit Financial Reporting

Not-for-profit organizations will see big changes coming soon to their financial reporting. After years of discussion, ...
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March 10, 2017

Team Member Spotlight

Congratulations to our team members on their recent promotions! We had three team members receive promotions ...
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