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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BPW Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary

Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP, the largest full-service accounting firm on the Central Coast, is celebrating ...
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Safe Harbor for R&D Costs on Audited Financial Statements

Determining the correct research and development costs (R&D) can be a complex process for both taxpayers ...
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Tax Relief in a Federally-Declared Disaster Area

On January 2, the President declared a major natural disaster for those areas affected by the ...
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Tax Reform Bill Signed into Law

President Trump signed the sweeping 2018 tax reform bill into law last Friday, with most provisions ...
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IRS Releases 2018 Pension Plan Contribution Limits

A new year brings new changes. The Internal Revenue Service recently announced updated pension plan contribution ...
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Update: Tax Reform Moving Through Congress

In last month’s newsletter, we gave a brief overview of the Trump administration’s tax reform proposal, ...
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Team Member Spotlight

Congratulations to our team members on their recent promotions! We are proud to announce that six ...
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Bridget Foreman and Danna McGrew named Who’s Who in Professional Services

The Pacific Coast Business Times recently named BPW Partners, Bridget Foreman and Danna McGrew as two ...
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Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

With the release of the Trump administration’s tax reform proposal, new legislation and traditional year-end opportunities ...
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Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

As we gear up for year-end tax planning, we take a look at Trump’s recently-released tax ...
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A New Twist on an Old Scam

As many are aware, tax scams are on the uptick. What you may not know is ...
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Employer Absolved from Income Tax Liability After Granted IRS Records

In a unanimous ruling, the Tax Court has made it easier for employers to absolve income ...
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