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.…
2013 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals
As we near the end of 2013, now is an excellent time of year to review ...
Read this insight Points to Remember When Planning Your Estate
It is on your list of things to do, but something always comes up. Estate planning ...
Read this insight Proposed Changes to U.S. GAAP Could Reduce Burden on Private Companies
The Private Company Council (PCC) was established last year by the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) to ...
Read this insight BPW Donates to Develop Africa
BPW turned a printer mistake to good use by donating over 1,500 gold pens to school ...
Read this insight The Role of a Forensic Accountant in Today’s Business Climate
With the ever-changing business climate, we are seeing an evolving role for the forensic accountant. Going ...
Read this insight California Franchise Tax Board Strikes Again
One of the few benefits that entrepreneurs and investors were able to take advantage of in ...
Read this insight 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 ...
Read this insight Reduced Restrictions on In-Plan Roth Rollovers
Among the changes and extensions in the recently enacted American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 ("Act"), ...
Read this insight 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 ...
Read this insight 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 ...
Read this insight 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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