Insights by Author: Debbie Mathieu

What You Need to Know About the Child Tax Credit and Economic Impact Payment Notices

February 21, 2022

Many taxpayers have already received IRS Letters 6419 and 6475 containing details about their 2021 advance…

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2012 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals and Businesses

As 2012 is coming to a close, now is an ideal time to start preparing for ...
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Jacob Sheffield Receives 40 Under 40 Award

Santa Barbara, CA – Congratulations to Jacob Sheffield who was recently named one of the 40 ...
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Three Strategies That Add Flexibility to Your Estate Plan

In recent years, estate planning has been complicated by uncertainty over the future of the federal ...
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Understanding and Utilizing Financial Statements of Nonprofit Organizations

Financial statements provide a wealth of financial information about a nonprofit organization's most recent month, quarter ...
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Tax Court Denial of Charitable Deductions

The Tax Court recently ruled that a married couple's significant amount of charitable contributions were not ...
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New Tax on Investment Income to Support Medicare

The recent Supreme Court ruling on the healthcare law upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ...
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IRS Audits Foreseeable for Ultra-Wealthy

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ramped up its efforts in recent years by expanding its ...
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Regulatory Changes to Pension Plans – Upcoming Deadlines

In an effort to clarify the general ambiguity that looms over pension plans and fees paid ...
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A Trust That Keeps on Giving

With a properly executed estate plan, your wealth can be enjoyed by your children and even ...
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Business Vehicle Depreciation Limits Released for 2012

The IRS recently released the updated version of allowable depreciation limits for business passenger vehicles and ...
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Social Security Statements Available Online

As of May 1, the Social Security Administration now provides workers, ages 18 and over, with ...
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Key Provisions of the JOBS Act

On April 5, President Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act), ...
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