Insights by Author: BPW

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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Tips for a Quicker End to Your Mortgage

August 20, 2020

If you’re serious about paying off your mortgage quickly, realize that every dollar you add to…

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Annuities: Know the Pros and Cons

July 29, 2020

Some love annuities, some hate them, but there’s no denying that many find them useful, and…

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Congress Loosens PPP Loan Restrictions

June 9, 2020

Congress recently passed legislation to loosen some of the restrictions that came with the popular Payroll…

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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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The Future of the SALT Cap: Ways You Can Prepare Now for Potential Scenarios

The state and local tax deduction limitation (SALT cap) has become a focal point of tax ...
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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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IRS Releases Final Regulations on RMDs and the 10-Year Rule

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California Suspends NOLs and Caps Credit Usage for Three Years

Executive Summary California makes several important tax changes as it looks to increase revenue. In late ...
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