Insights by Author: Tiffany Ann Goodall

To Port or Not to Port: Is Filing for Portability Right for You?

February 11, 2021

The option of portability when planning your estate could make a substantial difference come tax time,…

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When Does a Gift Require a Gift Tax Return, and Gift Tax?

December 23, 2020

With lifetime gift and estate tax exemptions at an all-time high in 2020, not as many…

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Retirement Plan Options for Self-Employed Business Owners

October 6, 2020

Owning your own business gives you a great deal of freedom to make your own choices.…

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IRS Sends Warning Letter to Cryptocurrency Users About Reporting

August 27, 2019

Taxpayers who exchange cryptocurrency may receive a letter this month from the IRS regarding reporting issues.…

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Tax-Savvy Retirement Planning

March 29, 2019

With over 70 million baby boomers in the United States, how many are celebrating their 65th…

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Decrypting Cryptocurrencies

March 20, 2018

What are cryptocurrencies? The news is teeming with excitement about cryptocurrencies, whether it be Bitcoin, Ethereum…

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Tax Benefits of Vacation Rentals

December 2, 2015

In light of recent news on the regulation of vacation rentals, it is important to know…

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Student Scholarships – Free Money or Taxable Income?

April 3, 2015

The taxability of student scholarship funds has been an issue for many years. In any student…

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How to Leave Your Digital Legacy

As we continue to expand our digital footprint, it is important to incorporate our digital lives ...
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Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

As we closed out the 2018 tax filing season, we saw significant changes over the last ...
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Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

The first year of filing under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is in ...
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Crystal Knepler Named One of the 2019 40 Under 40

Congratulations to BPW Tax Manager Crystal Knepler on being named one of the 2019 40 Under ...
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Required Reporting on Cooperative Commissions in Real Estate Transactions

If you are a real estate broker or agent, you may not be aware of the ...
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Expanded Sec. 152 for Dependents

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act broadened the Child Tax Credit and introduced some big changes ...
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IRS Sends Warning Letter to Cryptocurrency Users About Reporting

Taxpayers who exchange cryptocurrency may receive a letter this month from the IRS regarding reporting issues. ...
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Team Member Spotlight

Congratulations to our team members on their recent promotions! A total of 13 team members took ...
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Uncertain Future for CA Estate Tax

California is currently among 30 states that do not impose a state estate tax. State legislature, ...
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Top 5 Real Estate Accounting Mistakes

Even some of the savviest real estate brokers can get trapped in the most common accounting ...
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CA, You’re Not Alone – Treasury Bans All SALT Deduction Workarounds

The Treasury Department and the IRS recently issued final regulations blocking all states from trying to ...
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Corporations Receive Tax Clarity for Offshore Profits

The IRS released highly-anticipated clarity for multinational corporations on how U.S. tax will be calculated on ...
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