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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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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Reduced Restrictions on In-Plan Roth Rollovers

Among the changes and extensions in the recently enacted American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 ("Act"), ...
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New Option for Home Office Deductions

In an effort to make things easier for owners of home-based businesses and for some home-based ...
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2013 Community Appointments

Santa Barbara, CA – Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf's team members announce their 2013 community appointments on various nonprofit boards. As ...
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The American Taxpayer Relief Act and How It Affects You

On January 1, 2013, by a vote of 89-8, the Senate passed H.R. 8, the American ...
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IRS Questioning Under-Reporting on Business Returns and 1099-K Matching

The Internal Revenue Service is now using information statements to look for under-reporting on business returns. ...
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Proposition 30 Imposes Additional Taxes Retroactively & Increases Sales Tax

On the November 2012 Ballot, 55.3% of Californians voted YES on California Proposition 30. It is ...
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BPW Named Among 2012 Best Accounting Firms to Work For

Santa Barbara, CA – We are very excited to announce that for the second time Bartlett, ...
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2012 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals and Businesses

As 2012 is coming to a close, now is an ideal time to start preparing for ...
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Jacob Sheffield Receives 40 Under 40 Award

Santa Barbara, CA – Congratulations to Jacob Sheffield who was recently named one of the 40 ...
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Three Strategies That Add Flexibility to Your Estate Plan

In recent years, estate planning has been complicated by uncertainty over the future of the federal ...
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