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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California Competes Credit Offers an Incentive to Keep Businesses in the State

Are you looking to start a business in California or considering whether or not to keep your ...
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Abel Barragan Recognized as CalCPA YEP of the Year

Congratulations to Abel Barragan on being named...twice! Abel was named Young and Emerging Professional by the ...
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Electric Cars: Good for Your Tax Return!

In the beginning, the only purpose of the United States income tax was to raise revenue ...
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Santa Barbara Chamber Nominates BPW as Large Business of the Year

BPW is honored to have been nominated as Large Business of the Year by the Santa ...
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BPW Introduces New Online Bill Pay Service

Please welcome our new online bill pay service—gotoBilling! In our continued efforts to enhance our clients' experience, Bartlett, ...
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New Year…New Company? The Differences Between LLCs, C Corps and S Corps

As we continue making plans for the New Year, you may be looking at your business with a fresh eye and ...
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How Nonprofits Can Fight Fraud

Given the recent economic downturn, is it any wonder that fraud is a hot topic in ...
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IRS Allows $500 Carryover for Unused Healthcare FSAs

The IRS just announced a new exception to the longstanding "use or lose" rule for healthcare ...
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BPW Helps Spread Holiday Cheer at Junior League’s Festival of Trees

Santa Barbara, CA – BPW sponsored a Christmas tree at the first annual Festival of Trees to support ...
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Deducting Charity-Related Expenses

Most people are aware of deducting charitable contributions, but did you know that you may also ...
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The Buzz on Benefit Corporations & B Corps

Ben & Jerry's, Etsy, Seventh Generation and our very own local icon, Patagonia, are a few ...
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Record Retention Guidelines and Policy Development

Although the topic of recordkeeping, including retention and destruction of records, may appear to be straightforward, ...
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