Business Consulting and Planning

Ransomware Attacks Continue to Rise Among Small and Mid-Size Businesses by Brandon Bowers

Posted on June 04, 2024 by Brandon Bowers

According to the latest industry reports, ransomware attacks surged in 2023, accounting for nearly one-quarter of all data breaches and costing businesses worldwide an average of $5.13 million.[1] More alarming still, businesses’ security teams detected only 33 percent of all ransomware breaches, whereas 27 percent were disclosed by the attackers, and 40 percent were uncovered […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Tax Implications for S Corps in Bankruptcy

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Richard Cabrera

In this episode Director of Tax Services Richard Cabrera explains why it’s important for S Corps to consider the tax implications before entertaining bankruptcy proceedings.

4 Important Considerations When Hiring Professional Recruiters by Mari Luque-Hanchett

Posted on March 14, 2024

It can be exceedingly difficult for companies to fill jobs that require specialized skills, such as finance and accounting, especially in a tight labor market with low unemployment. With so many job vacancies available to a limited number of qualified candidates, businesses must use all the resources available to stand out from the pack, build […]

Pittsburgh’s Tax on Visiting Athletes, Entertainers May Be on Last Leg by Luke Lucas, CPA

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Luke Lucas

Professional athletes and entertainers, like most taxpayers, must learn to navigate the often-treacherous federal tax code and a broad range of differing tax laws at the state and local level that can increase their tax liabilities and eat into their hard-played earnings. For athletes and entertainers who travel across the country for games and performances, […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Cash Flow Management

Posted on March 05, 2024

On today’s episode Associate Director Debra Sears shares her thoughts about the importance of cash flow and strategies for making improvements.

SECURE Act 2.0 Brings More Changes to Employer-Sponsored Benefit Plans in 2024 by Melissa Fleitas, CPA

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Melissa Fleitas

The SECURE Act 2.0, passed into law in 2022, aims to reform the nation’s retirement savings system, making it easier for workers to save for their golden years and simplifying the rules employers must follow to administer retirement benefit plans for their employees. Following are some of the law’s provisions that take effect on Jan. […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Tracing Comingled Funds

Posted on February 01, 2024 by Joel Glick

In this episode Director of Forensic and Advisory Services Joel Glick shares instances and approaches to tracing comingled funds.

IRS Sets Standard Mileage Rates for Vehicle Use in 2024 by Steven Rubin, CPA

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Steven Rubin

The IRS announced the inflation adjustments taxpayers may use to determine the deductible costs of operating a motor vehicle for business, charitable and medical purposes in tax year 2024. Taxpayers also have the option to calculate these expenses based on the actual costs they incur to use their vehicles. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the standard […]

UPDATED Podcast – BPB Knows the Corporate Transparency Act

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Joel Young

UPDATED – On December 3, 2024, a federal court in Texas ruled that the CTA is likely unconstitutional and prohibited its enforcement. This set off a review, injunction and follow-up hearing date in March 2025. Until the courts sort it out, companies are no longer required to report by the original deadlines. We are watching […]

IRS Announces Inflation-Adjusted Individual Tax Rates for 2024 by Tony Gutierrez, CPA

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Anthony Gutierrez

The IRS released the annual cost-of-living adjustments to various provisions of the tax code for 2024. Marginal Income Tax Rates The following seven tax rates apply to income individuals earn in 2024. 37 percent for individual single taxpayers with incomes greater than $609,350 ($731,200 for married couples filing jointly) 35 percent for incomes over $243,725 […]

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