Insights by Author: Abel Barragan

Expanded Sec. 152 for Dependents

September 10, 2019

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act broadened the Child Tax Credit and introduced some big changes…

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The Impact of Tax Reform on Alimony

August 17, 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has turned the tax code upside down on alimony, especially…

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IRS Releases 2018 Pension Plan Contribution Limits

December 21, 2017

A new year brings new changes. The Internal Revenue Service recently announced updated pension plan contribution…

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A New Twist on an Old Scam

September 28, 2017

As many are aware, tax scams are on the uptick. What you may not know is…

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Construction Companies Go Green

June 9, 2017

The construction industry has discovered that greening its energy sources with renewable energy initiatives is good…

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New Deadline and Increased Penalties for Forms 1099 and W-2

December 9, 2016

The IRS is getting stricter on filing deadlines for information returns and have increased penalties for…

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IRS Announces Various Tax Benefit Increases for 2016

December 29, 2015

For tax year 2016, the IRS recently announced many annual inflation adjustments. IRS Revenue Procedure 2015-53…

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BPW Named a 2024 Top Regional Leader of the West by Accounting Today

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW) is proud to announce that the ...
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Key Tax Considerations for Real Estate Investors in 2024

Amid the backdrop of market realignment, higher interest rates, and shifting workplace habits, investors remain cautiously ...
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Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP Announces Newest Partner Gisela A. Rodriguez, CPA

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP is pleased to welcome its newest named ...
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Welcome to Tax Season 2024

As we turn the corner on another year, it's time to shift gears into Tax Season ...
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Corporate Transparency Act: What Small Businesses and Trusts Need to Know About New Reporting Requirements

Effective January 1, 2024, millions of privately-owned non-exempt corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships will ...
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2023 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

As businesses work to rebound after a challenging few years, strategic year-end tax planning has never ...
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2023 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

As the 2023 tax season winds down, it’s time to take a closer look at year-end ...
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IRS Releases 2024 Retirement Plan Limitations

The IRS issued Notice 2023-75, which made modifications to the annual limits for retirement plans. These ...
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Solomon and Sheffield Recognized as Top Professional Service Leaders in Tri-Counties

Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP is pleased to announce that Tracey A. Solomon, CPA and Jacob ...
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Revenue Recognition for Franchisors

In 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from ...
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Danna McGrew Named one of the 2023 Top 50 Women in Business by PCBT

Bartlett, Pringle, & Wolf, LLP (BPW) congratulates Partner Danna McGrew, CPA on being recognized by the ...
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What does SECURE 2.0 mean for small employers?

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0 or the Act), enacted on Dec. 29, 2022, ...
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