Insights by Author: Jacob Sheffield, CPA, MST

Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

October 28, 2016

The end of 2015 introduced changes to the tax code that may affect your business this year. While planning…

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2015 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

October 9, 2015

With the end of 2015 in sight, businesses have already started to gear up for next…

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Rules on Deducting Business Start-Up Expenses

September 18, 2015

A recent U.S. Tax Court decision drives home the important point that current deductions aren’t allowed…

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2014 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

October 7, 2014

It is that time of year to start thinking about your year-end tax planning. Let’s dive into a…

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California Competes Credit Offers an Incentive to Keep Businesses in the State

March 28, 2014

Are you looking to start a business in California or considering whether or not to keep your…

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New Year…New Company? The Differences Between LLCs, C Corps and S Corps

February 4, 2014

As we continue making plans for the New Year, you may be looking at your business with a fresh eye and…

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IRS Debuts Final Repair Regs

October 10, 2013

To expense or capitalize? That is the question companies face when they acquire, produce or improve…

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2013 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

September 30, 2013

I hope that you had the opportunity to read Elizabeth’s blog article, where she discussed tax…

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New Tax on Investment Income to Support Medicare

July 30, 2012

The recent Supreme Court ruling on the healthcare law upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care…

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Business Vehicle Depreciation Limits Released for 2012

May 29, 2012

The IRS recently released the updated version of allowable depreciation limits for business passenger vehicles and…

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BPW Named a 2024 Top Regional Leader of the West by Accounting Today

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP (BPW) is proud to announce that the ...
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Key Tax Considerations for Real Estate Investors in 2024

Amid the backdrop of market realignment, higher interest rates, and shifting workplace habits, investors remain cautiously ...
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Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP Announces Newest Partner Gisela A. Rodriguez, CPA

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP is pleased to welcome its newest named ...
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Welcome to Tax Season 2024

As we turn the corner on another year, it's time to shift gears into Tax Season ...
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Corporate Transparency Act: What Small Businesses and Trusts Need to Know About New Reporting Requirements

Effective January 1, 2024, millions of privately-owned non-exempt corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships will ...
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2023 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

As businesses work to rebound after a challenging few years, strategic year-end tax planning has never ...
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2023 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

As the 2023 tax season winds down, it’s time to take a closer look at year-end ...
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IRS Releases 2024 Retirement Plan Limitations

The IRS issued Notice 2023-75, which made modifications to the annual limits for retirement plans. These ...
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Solomon and Sheffield Recognized as Top Professional Service Leaders in Tri-Counties

Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP is pleased to announce that Tracey A. Solomon, CPA and Jacob ...
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Revenue Recognition for Franchisors

In 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from ...
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Danna McGrew Named one of the 2023 Top 50 Women in Business by PCBT

Bartlett, Pringle, & Wolf, LLP (BPW) congratulates Partner Danna McGrew, CPA on being recognized by the ...
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What does SECURE 2.0 mean for small employers?

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0 or the Act), enacted on Dec. 29, 2022, ...
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