Insights by Author: Ellyn Cole

CA Implements Wayfair Sales Tax Decision

January 17, 2019

Another important deadline will make an entrance in April next year. Effective April 1, 2019, the…

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Court Overturns Physical Presence Standard in Sales Tax Decision

July 11, 2018

With the surge of online shopping dominating the retail space, a recent U.S. Supreme Court 5-4…

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Update: Tax Reform Moving Through Congress

November 22, 2017

In last month’s newsletter, we gave a brief overview of the Trump administration’s tax reform proposal,…

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Safe Harbor Benefits Restaurant and Retail Industry

July 22, 2016

There has been a lot of discussion surrounding Tangible Property Regulations—from implementing the new regulations to…

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Tax Deadline Reminder: FBARs Due by June 30

June 3, 2015

The deadline is fast approaching for certain taxpayers to report accounts they hold in foreign banks…

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Reduced Restrictions on In-Plan Roth Rollovers

March 25, 2013

Among the changes and extensions in the recently enacted American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (“Act”),…

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Three Strategies That Add Flexibility to Your Estate Plan

September 24, 2012

In recent years, estate planning has been complicated by uncertainty over the future of the federal…

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Tips for a Quicker End to Your Mortgage

If you're serious about paying off your mortgage quickly, realize that every dollar you add to ...
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Can I Claim a Home Office Deduction During COVID?

Many of us have rearranged, redecorated, or reimagined our homes to convert them into office spaces ...
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Annuities: Know the Pros and Cons

Some love annuities, some hate them, but there's no denying that many find them useful, and ...
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Is It Time to Move Off of QuickBooks?

QuickBooks is an excellent and cost-effective solution for small businesses, maybe even midsize businesses. But your ...
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When is My Capital Gains Rate 0%?

With a tax planning opportunity for just about everything, seeking to pay 0% on capital gains ...
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Tax Considerations for Today’s Mergers & Acquisitions

In the midst of continued uncertainty oscillating in the global market, opportunities emerge in times of ...
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SBA Stimulus Funding May Prompt Single Audit

In a rapid emergency response to the global pandemic, the federal government rolled out the Coronavirus ...
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FASB Grants Delay for Revenue Recognition and Leases Standard

In a recent and welcomed move, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) approved a one-year deferment ...
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Congress Loosens PPP Loan Restrictions

Congress recently passed legislation to loosen some of the restrictions that came with the popular Payroll ...
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Stimulus Payments Being Sent as Visa Debit Cards

The Internal Revenue Service has been distributing Economic Impact Payments to taxpayers across the nation since ...
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Do You Need a Will and a Trust?

Everyone wants to protect their families, even after they pass from this world. That’s the purpose ...
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The Essentials of Cloud-Based Accounting Software

“Siri, what is my year-to-date net income?” This is where technology is going. Are you on ...
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