Insights by Author: Jacob Sheffield, CPA, MST

Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

November 15, 2024

After a few years of relatively mild tax changes for most businesses, post-election results provide more…

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Corporate Transparency Act: What Small Businesses and Trusts Need to Know About New Reporting Requirements

January 19, 2024

Effective January 1, 2024, millions of privately-owned non-exempt corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships will…

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2022 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

November 9, 2022

It’s the time of year when we’re immersing ourselves in fall sports, thinking about the holiday…

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The Inflation Reduction Act and What It Means for You

September 9, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act (the Act) was recently signed into law on Aug. 16 and contains…

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Important Changes to California’s Elective Pass-Through Entity Tax

February 23, 2022

California recently revised its SALT cap workaround to be more appealing for qualifying owners of S…

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Employees in Other States? Here are the Top Tax Implications to Consider

February 16, 2022

Return-to-office plans remain in a state of limbo as some employers find that a remote work…

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Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

November 15, 2021

2021 brought a wave of new tax changes for businesses, and 2022 could bring yet another…

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On Your Mark, Small Businesses: Get Set to Reserve the 2021 Main Street Hiring Credit

October 28, 2021

The Main Street Hiring Credit has been reenacted for 2021, bringing financial relief to small businesses…

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How to Claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit

July 16, 2021

Congress created an employee retention tax credit to retain employees on their payroll during the pandemic.…

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Erroneous Notices from the IRS and States

February 26, 2021

Many clients have received CP59 Notices notifying them about missing Forms 1040 for the tax year 2019. In…

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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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The CARES Act: Big Changes to Retirement Plans

Let’s talk retirement planning. How should retirement accounts be handled after the big changes seen in ...
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