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.…
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, ...
Read this insight 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 ...
Read this insight Jacob Sheffield Receives 40 Under 40 Award
Santa Barbara, CA – Congratulations to Jacob Sheffield who was recently named one of the 40 ...
Read this insight 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 ...
Read this insight Understanding and Utilizing Financial Statements of Nonprofit Organizations
Financial statements provide a wealth of financial information about a nonprofit organization's most recent month, quarter ...
Read this insight Tax Court Denial of Charitable Deductions
The Tax Court recently ruled that a married couple's significant amount of charitable contributions were not ...
Read this insight New Tax on Investment Income to Support Medicare
The recent Supreme Court ruling on the healthcare law upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ...
Read this insight IRS Audits Foreseeable for Ultra-Wealthy
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ramped up its efforts in recent years by expanding its ...
Read this insight Regulatory Changes to Pension Plans – Upcoming Deadlines
In an effort to clarify the general ambiguity that looms over pension plans and fees paid ...
Read this insight A Trust That Keeps on Giving
With a properly executed estate plan, your wealth can be enjoyed by your children and even ...
Read this insight Business Vehicle Depreciation Limits Released for 2012
The IRS recently released the updated version of allowable depreciation limits for business passenger vehicles and ...
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