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…
Welcome to Tax Season 2023
Tax Season 2023 officially begins on Monday, January 23, 2023 when the IRS will begin accepting ...
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2022 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals
While 2022 started out with some uncertainty about potential tax law changes, very few of the ...
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2022 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses
It’s the time of year when we’re immersing ourselves in fall sports, thinking about the holiday ...
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Accounting Today Names BPW a ‘2022 Best Midsized Firm to Work For’ 10 Years Running
SANTA BARBARA, CA – September 15, 2022 – Bartlett, Pringle, & Wolf, LLP (BPW) was recently ...
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The Inflation Reduction Act and What It Means for You
The Inflation Reduction Act (the Act) was recently signed into law on Aug. 16 and contains ...
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Crystal A. Knepler Named Partner
SANTA BARBARA, CA – September 1, 2022 – Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW), a leading ...
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IRS Extends Time to Make Portability Election
Portability is often an effective, go-to estate planning strategy that could make a considerable difference for ...
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Gifts-in-Kind: New Reporting Requirements for Nonprofits
Nonprofits that receive contributions of nonfinancial assets are subject to new financial reporting rules. Because of ...
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A Fresh Look at Retirement Withdrawal Rules
Strict rules govern the timing of retirement account withdrawals. These rules may change in the near ...
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BPW Named Among Accounting Today’s 2022 Top Regional Leaders
Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW) is excited to share that the firm was recently named ...
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Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency has been in the news a lot lately as it continues to gain traction as ...
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The Spousal Lifetime Access Trust: A Near-Perfect Tool?
The Spousal Lifetime Access Trust is not one of the better-known trusts but has become a ...
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