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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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