IRS Extends Time to Make Portability Election
Portability is often an effective, go-to estate planning strategy that could make a considerable difference for…
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May 7 Deadline for Big Businesses
The Treasury Department is granting safe harbor to large and public companies that voluntarily return stimulus…
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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…
Read this Insight...Uncertain Future for CA Estate Tax
California is currently among 30 states that do not impose a state estate tax. State legislature,…
Read this Insight...Generating Interest with Intrafamily Loans
Lending money to family members may be personal, but it pays to treat loans like business.…
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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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Recent Court of Appeals Decision Highlights Loophole in California’s Prop 13
California's Proposition 13 was originally billed as a way to keep elderly fixed-income homeowners in their ...
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