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Trusts Still Have Time to Reduce 2024 Tax Liabilities by Rick Bazzani, CPA


Posted on February 18, 2025 by Rick Bazzani

Generally, the taxes you owe depend on the decisions you made before year-end on December 31. However, as you prepare to file your 2024 tax returns, certain trusts and estates may have an additional 65 days in 2025 to reduce their tax liabilities and those of their beneficiaries for the prior year. Under the Internal […]

Can I Claim Tax Deductions for a Yacht Purchase? by Lewis Kevelson, CPA


Posted on February 13, 2025 by Lewis Kevelson

Buyers in the market for a yacht often hear from friends and anxious salespersons that they can claim federal income tax deductions when using a yacht for business purposes, such as entertaining clients or renting it out for private charters to generate income. This is often coupled with the promise of large depreciation write-offs against […]

Minimizing Taxes on Art Collections by Sarah Gaymon, CPA


Posted on February 12, 2025 by Sarah Gaymon

It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. However, the IRS has the final say when it comes to the valuation and tax treatment of paintings, sculptures and other works of art. Whether you own a few valuable pieces or amassed a significant art collection, you must consider how these assets […]

The Treatment of Fixed Costs and Overhead in Lost Profit Calculations by Scott Bouchner, CMA, CVA, CFE, CIRA


Posted on February 04, 2025 by Scott Bouchner

In commercial litigation matters involving contract disputes, claims of fraud, negligence, intellectual property infringement and other tort actions, lost profits may be an appropriate measure of damages to make the injured party financially whole provided the plaintiff can a) establish that the defendant’s actions caused the economic loss and b) the amount of the loss […]