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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Court Decision Favors Assessor Over Owner in Land vs. Building Valuation

The U.S. Tax Court recently ruled in support of the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor’s valuation ...
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Happy Retirement

A heartfelt tribute and our best wishes go out to retiring BPW Partner Elizabeth Boscacci. Liz has left an ...
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Social Security Changes in 2017

The Social Security Administration released a few changes to the program making an impact in 2017. ...
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Construction Companies Go Green

The construction industry has discovered that greening its energy sources with renewable energy initiatives is good ...
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New Option for Claiming Research Credit

The IRS recently provided interim guidance to qualified small businesses on a new option for claiming ...
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BPW Among Top 5 Best Places to Work

We are honored to be named in the Top 5 of the inaugural Central Coast Best ...
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Partner Spotlight

The Pacific Coast Business Times recently named BPW Partner Eileen Sheridan as one of the 2017 ...
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529 Plans: Saving for College

Now's the time to start saving for your child's higher education, and a 529 plan, named ...
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New Accounting Standard Brings Big Changes to Not-for-Profit Financial Reporting

Not-for-profit organizations will see big changes coming soon to their financial reporting. After years of discussion, ...
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Team Member Spotlight

Congratulations to our team members on their recent promotions! We had three team members receive promotions ...
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New Regulations for Internal-Use Software and R&D Credit

Due to recently finalized regulations, companies that develop software for their own internal use may now ...
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New Overtime Rule Put On Hold by Federal Injunction

A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Mazzant has put a nationwide hold on the Department ...
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