Insights by Author: Eileen Sheridan

IRS Extends Time to Make Portability Election

July 29, 2022

Portability is often an effective, go-to estate planning strategy that could make a considerable difference for…

May 7 Deadline for Big Businesses

May 4, 2020

The Treasury Department is granting safe harbor to large and public companies that voluntarily return stimulus…

Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right for You?

March 3, 2020

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have grown in popularity over the past decade. According to the National Philanthropic Trust…

Uncertain Future for CA Estate Tax

August 16, 2019

California is currently among 30 states that do not impose a state estate tax. State legislature,…

Generating Interest with Intrafamily Loans

August 22, 2011

Lending money to family members may be personal, but it pays to treat loans like business.…

Erroneous Notices from the IRS and States

Many clients have received CP59 Notices notifying them about missing Forms 1040 for the tax year 2019. In ...
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New Benefit Plan Auditing Standards Effective Date Extended

Another pandemic-powered delay is pushing the effective date back for new standards related to audits of ...
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To Port or Not to Port: Is Filing for Portability Right for You?

The option of portability when planning your estate could make a substantial difference come tax time, ...
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Top 10 Ways Accounting Services Can Grow Your Business

Any successful business will tell you that having excellent accounting is the secret ingredient to growing ...
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Update on Coronavirus Relief Programs

New Tax Relief & Grants will Support Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 As businesses and taxpayers continue to feel ...
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IRS Introduces the New Form 1099-NEC

The IRS has introduced a new Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation. It's a sibling to Form 1099-MISC ...
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When Does a Gift Require a Gift Tax Return, and Gift Tax?

With lifetime gift and estate tax exemptions at an all-time high in 2020, not as many ...
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Future-Forward Manufacturing

Many manufacturers are feeling the impact of the current crisis. But companies that are ready to retool and ...
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By the Numbers: The Key Adjustments for 2021

What will 2021 bring us? After a year of turmoil and surprises, no one has a ...
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Restructuring Debt as a Business Strategy

Many businesses are facing the financial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The loss of clients and ...
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Hobby or Business: The IRS Takes a Stand

From a tax perspective, the distinction between hobbies and businesses is important because businesses can deduct ...
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Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

Many businesses remain steeped in financial, operational, and HR challenges related to the COVID-19 crisis, but ...
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