Insights by Author: Bridget Foreman, CPA

Homeowner Tax Deductions – A Housewarming Gift from Your Accountant

October 14, 2015

Purchasing a new home can be an exciting time, especially if it is your first. It…

Tangible Asset and Repair Regulations Reminder

August 28, 2015

Reminder: September 15th and October 15th are the deadlines to file Forms 3115 to proactively comply…

Tangible Asset and Repair Regulations Update

March 20, 2015

As you may recall from a previous article, the IRS issued final regulations that provide guidance…

Targeted Partnership Allocations on the Rise

August 12, 2014

When working with partnership formation agreements for traditional partnerships and Limited Liability Companies, it has become…

IRS Changes How Tips & Service Charges are Handled

October 2, 2013

As you may recall from a previous article, the new IRS rule on classifying tips and…

The American Taxpayer Relief Act and How It Affects You

January 30, 2013

On January 1, 2013, by a vote of 89-8, the Senate passed H.R. 8, the American…

2012 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals and Businesses

November 12, 2012

As 2012 is coming to a close, now is an ideal time to start preparing for…

IRS Audits Foreseeable for Ultra-Wealthy

July 19, 2012

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ramped up its efforts in recent years by expanding its…

Compliance Complexities

December 20, 2011

Although we have not seen major changes from 2010 on how your 2011 personal income taxes…

December 30, 2025

Your Year-End 401(k) Compliance Roadmap: A Strategic Planning Guide

Your Year-End 401(k) Compliance Roadmap: A Strategic Planning Guide Authored by Tracey Solomon As we approach ...
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December 17, 2025

Why 2025 Year-End Tax Planning Matters More Than Ever

As 2025 draws to a close, businesses and individuals face a tax planning environment unlike any ...
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September 5, 2025

40 Under 40 Honoree: How Michael Shaner is Shaping the Future of Business

In the competitive world of accounting and advisory services, it takes more than technical expertise to ...
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August 13, 2025

Forbes Names Eileen Sheridan 2025 Best in State CPAs

Sheridan honored among top CPAs in California in Forbes’ inaugural Best-In-State list  As a leading accounting ...
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August 6, 2025

Strategic Tax Planning: How the OBBBA Influences Future Business Decisions

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, ushers in ...
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June 24, 2025

Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP Named One of California’s Best Workplaces for 2025 by Best Companies Group

Santa Barbara, CA- Best Companies Group recently recognized Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW) as one of ...
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December 10, 2024

Update on the Corporate Transparency Act: Court Suspends Reporting Requirements for Businesses

Less than one month before the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting deadline, ...
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November 19, 2024

Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

As we approach 2025, future tax policy is bracing for change in the coming years. With ...
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November 15, 2024

Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

After a few years of relatively mild tax changes for most businesses, post-election results provide more ...
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October 30, 2024

Britton and Schmoller Recognized as Top Professional Service Leaders on Central Coast

Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP is pleased to announce that John Britton, CPA and Rosemary Schmoller, ...
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September 9, 2024

Eileen Sheridan Named a 2024 Managing Partner Elite by Accounting Today

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Accounting Today magazine recently named Eileen Sheridan, CPA a 2024 MP Elite, ...
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August 15, 2024

INSIDE Public Accounting Ranks BPW Among Top 300 Firms in US

SANTA BARBARA, CA – INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) recently ranked Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP No. 300 ...
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