Insights by Author: BPW

DOL Withdraws Independent Contractor Rule

May 7, 2021

The Department of Labor recently withdrew the “Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act”…

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IRS Relaxes FSA and DCAP Rules

April 29, 2021

The IRS is providing some leeway to employee benefit plans offering health flexible spending accounts (FSAs)…

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How Nonprofits Should Handle Tax Form 990

April 20, 2021

Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, is the IRS’ method of evaluation to…

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Hidden Tax Break: Meal Deductions Get a Boost

April 1, 2021

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 contained a provision designed to give a boost to the restaurant…

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IRS Introduces the New Form 1099-NEC

January 4, 2021

The IRS has introduced a new Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation. It’s a sibling to Form 1099-MISC…

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Future-Forward Manufacturing

December 17, 2020

Many manufacturers are feeling the impact of the current crisis. But companies that are ready to retool and…

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By the Numbers: The Key Adjustments for 2021

December 4, 2020

What will 2021 bring us? After a year of turmoil and surprises, no one has a…

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Restructuring Debt as a Business Strategy

November 18, 2020

Many businesses are facing the financial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The loss of clients and…

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Hobby or Business: The IRS Takes a Stand

November 2, 2020

From a tax perspective, the distinction between hobbies and businesses is important because businesses can deduct…

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How To Use a CPA as an Expert Witness

September 14, 2020

A CPA may be called upon as an expert witness to render a professional opinion, whether…

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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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