Expanded Sec. 152 for Dependents
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act broadened the Child Tax Credit and introduced some big changes…
The Impact of Tax Reform on Alimony
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has turned the tax code upside down on alimony, especially…
IRS Releases 2018 Pension Plan Contribution Limits
A new year brings new changes. The Internal Revenue Service recently announced updated pension plan contribution…
A New Twist on an Old Scam
As many are aware, tax scams are on the uptick. What you may not know is…
Construction Companies Go Green
The construction industry has discovered that greening its energy sources with renewable energy initiatives is good…
New Deadline and Increased Penalties for Forms 1099 and W-2
The IRS is getting stricter on filing deadlines for information returns and have increased penalties for…
IRS Announces Various Tax Benefit Increases for 2016
For tax year 2016, the IRS recently announced many annual inflation adjustments. IRS Revenue Procedure 2015-53…
Points to Remember When Planning Your Estate
It is on your list of things to do, but something always comes up. Estate planning ...
Read this insight Proposed Changes to U.S. GAAP Could Reduce Burden on Private Companies
The Private Company Council (PCC) was established last year by the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) to ...
Read this insight BPW Donates to Develop Africa
BPW turned a printer mistake to good use by donating over 1,500 gold pens to school ...
Read this insight The Role of a Forensic Accountant in Today’s Business Climate
With the ever-changing business climate, we are seeing an evolving role for the forensic accountant. Going ...
Read this insight California Franchise Tax Board Strikes Again
One of the few benefits that entrepreneurs and investors were able to take advantage of in ...
Read this insight Danna McGrew Named one of the Top Women in Business
Congratulations to BPW Partner Danna McGrew, who was named one of the Top 50 Women in ...
Read this insight Reduced Restrictions on In-Plan Roth Rollovers
Among the changes and extensions in the recently enacted American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 ("Act"), ...
Read this insight New Option for Home Office Deductions
In an effort to make things easier for owners of home-based businesses and for some home-based ...
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2013 Community Appointments
Santa Barbara, CA – Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf's team members announce their 2013 community appointments on various nonprofit boards. As ...
Read this insight The American Taxpayer Relief Act and How It Affects You
On January 1, 2013, by a vote of 89-8, the Senate passed H.R. 8, the American ...
Read this insight IRS Questioning Under-Reporting on Business Returns and 1099-K Matching
The Internal Revenue Service is now using information statements to look for under-reporting on business returns. ...
Read this insight Proposition 30 Imposes Additional Taxes Retroactively & Increases Sales Tax
On the November 2012 Ballot, 55.3% of Californians voted YES on California Proposition 30. It is ...
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