Insights by Author: Devin Witt

Section 174 Research Deduction Changes for 2022

November 19, 2021

Have you been deducting your R&D expenses as they occur? Starting in the new year, that…

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Can I Claim a Home Office Deduction During COVID?

August 11, 2020

Many of us have rearranged, redecorated, or reimagined our homes to convert them into office spaces…

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Tax Tips for Law Firms

January 31, 2020

Whether you’re a partner or an associate in a law firm, the IRS has rules that…

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Tax Deductions from Land Donations Under Scrutiny

January 16, 2020

The IRS announced that they will be keeping a watchful eye on certain land donation deals…

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CA, You’re Not Alone – Treasury Bans All SALT Deduction Workarounds

July 30, 2019

The Treasury Department and the IRS recently issued final regulations blocking all states from trying to…

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IRS Released Safe Harbor Guidance for Vehicle Deductions

April 3, 2019

The IRS recently released a safe harbor method that harmonizes 100% bonus depreciation with the annual…

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Teach Them Young – How to Leverage Summer Job Salaries

July 31, 2018

If you want to teach your child the value of a dollar this summer, take a…

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New Bill Delays Three Taxes

April 9, 2018

The president signed a “continuing resolution” on January 22, delaying three health-related taxes: the medical device…

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New Option for Claiming Research Credit

May 19, 2017

The IRS recently provided interim guidance to qualified small businesses on a new option for claiming…

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CA Partial Sales and Use Tax Exemption

August 26, 2014

As a way to encourage economic growth in California, a new tax law recently went into…

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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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