Insights by Author: BPW

New Bill Requires California Employers to Provide Paid Sick Days

October 27, 2014

With the recent close of the 2014 legislative session, Sacramento has been in a flurry with…

Bonnie Zappacosta Receives 40 Under 40 Award

September 30, 2014

Congratulations to BPW’s Marketing Manager, Bonnie Zappacosta, who was recently named one of the 2014 40…

The Tax Reform Act of 2014’s Effect on Nonprofits

September 16, 2014

In early 2014, Dave Camp, U.S. Congressman and Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, unveiled…

Phone Scams Continue

September 5, 2014

It is important to us at BPW to keep our clients and community apprised of not only important industry…

The IC-DISC: How Your Foreign Sales Can Save You Tax

July 22, 2014

If your business exports goods that are made or grown in the United States or performs…

Regulations Released for Estate and Trust Deductions

June 30, 2014

The IRS has issued final regulations as to which costs incurred by non-grantor trusts and estates…

Form 990: How a Nonprofit Can Survive an IRS Audit

April 7, 2014

“Death, taxes and childbirth! There’s never any convenient time for any of them.” (Margaret Mitchell, Gone…

Abel Barragan Recognized as CalCPA YEP of the Year

March 11, 2014

Congratulations to Abel Barragan on being named…twice! Abel was named Young and Emerging Professional by the…

Electric Cars: Good for Your Tax Return!

March 10, 2014

In the beginning, the only purpose of the United States income tax was to raise revenue…

Santa Barbara Chamber Nominates BPW as Large Business of the Year

March 3, 2014

BPW is honored to have been nominated as Large Business of the Year by the Santa…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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INSIDE Public Accounting Ranks BPW Among Top 300 Firms in US

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