IRS Extends Time to Make Portability Election
Portability is often an effective, go-to estate planning strategy that could make a considerable difference for…
May 7 Deadline for Big Businesses
The Treasury Department is granting safe harbor to large and public companies that voluntarily return stimulus…
Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right for You?
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have grown in popularity over the past decade. According to the National Philanthropic Trust…
Uncertain Future for CA Estate Tax
California is currently among 30 states that do not impose a state estate tax. State legislature,…
Generating Interest with Intrafamily Loans
Lending money to family members may be personal, but it pays to treat loans like business.…
California Franchise Tax Board Launches New Version of MyFTB
This January the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) launched a new and improved version of MyFTB. ...
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Moving Forward with SSARS 21
December 15, 2015 marked an important date in accounting and review standards history. One of the ...
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Scott Hadley Named Who’s Who in Business Leadership
 The Pacific Coast Business Times named BPW Managing Partner, Scott Hadley, as one of the 2016 ...
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New Year Brings New Partners & Promotions
With the New Year brings exciting news at BPW. Not only did three team members receive ...
Read this insight The Risks of Debt-Forgiveness Programs
With the ever-rising cost of education, students are forced to take on more and more debt. ...
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IRS Announces Various Tax Benefit Increases for 2016
For tax year 2016, the IRS recently announced many annual inflation adjustments. IRS Revenue Procedure 2015-53 ...
Read this insight 2015 Tax Extenders Passed
On December 18, the Senate passed — and the President signed into law — the Protecting ...
Read this insight IRS Increases Tangible Property Expensing Threshold for Small Businesses
Good news for small businesses: On November 24, 2015, the IRS announced an increase in the ...
Read this insight Tax Benefits of Vacation Rentals
In light of recent news on the regulation of vacation rentals, it is important to know ...
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Danna McGrew and Jacob Sheffield Named Who’s Who in Professional Services
The Pacific Coast Business Times just named BPW Partner, Danna McGrew, and Senior Manager, Jacob Sheffield, ...
Read this insight How doc-link Document Management Saves You Time and Money in the Audit Process
October is here and that means lots of trick and/or treats, year-end audits, bowls full of ...
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Homeowner Tax Deductions – A Housewarming Gift from Your Accountant
Purchasing a new home can be an exciting time, especially if it is your first. It ...
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