Business Owners

Businesses, Nonprofits Have Until 2024 to Claim Valuable Employee Retention Tax Credits by Andreea Cioara, CPA

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Andreea Cioara

When COVID-19 set off a domino effect of business closings in March 2020, the U.S. government responded with a series of economic stimulus programs to help affected organizations stay afloat. Now, as we enter 2023, one of those relief measures is still available for businesses and nonprofits to apply for retroactively when they meet eligibility […]

Podcast – BPB Knows the Role of Trustees in an Estate Plan

Posted on January 05, 2023 by Sarah Gaymon

In this episode, Associate Director of Wealth and Tax Services Sarah Gaymon explains the importance of carefully selecting a trustee.

UPDATED – How Can Taxpayers Prepare for New Corporate Transparency Act Reporting? by Joel G. Young, JD, LLM

Posted on January 04, 2023 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 […]

Leading and Growing Company Culture in Hybrid and Remote Work Environments by Richard A. Berkowitz, JD, CPA

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Richard Berkowitz

COVID-19 literally forced businesses to close their doors in 2020 and begin the process of adapting to remote-work arrangements. With many companies reporting surprisingly higher levels of productivity and profitability, the economics of the new paradigm have been favorable. Today, however, as it becomes clear that hybrid work schedules are here to stay, businesses are […]

UPDATE: IRS Delays Reporting Requirement for Transactions Involving Venmo and other Payment Apps by Savannah Snow, CPA

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Savannah Cabrera Snow

Mobile payment processing apps, such as PayPal, Venmo, Cash App and Square, have made it easy for friends and family to send and receive payments as gifts or reimbursements for shared expenses. These platforms have also spread to the commercial sector, where many businesses accept them as forms of payment for goods and services. It […]

IRS Increases Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2023 by Jack Winter, CPA/PFS, CFP

Posted on December 08, 2022 by Jack Winter

The IRS recently released its annual cost-of-living adjustments for retirement savers, increasing the annual limits participants can contribute to those plans in 2023. Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans The maximum amount you may contribute via salary deferral to an employer-sponsored 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plan in 2023 is $22,500, up from $20,500 last year. If you […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Outsourced Accounting Solutions

Posted on December 01, 2022 by Debra Sears

In this episode Associate Director of Managed Solutions and Technology Debra Sears explains the firm’s outsourced solutions for individuals and growing companies.

Year-End Tax Planning Amid Economic Uncertainty by Tony Gutierrez, CPA

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Anthony Gutierrez

Once again, year-end tax planning is complicated by an uncertain economic landscape. Despite a year of strong job growth and consumer spending, persistent inflation, rising interest rates and market volatility have stoked fears of an impending recession. On the political front, the November mid-term elections have left the country with a divided Congress that will […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Cross-Border M&A Transactions

Posted on November 03, 2022

In this episode Associate Director of Tax Services Tony Huber explains some of the nuances of international mergers and acquisitions.

Tax Treatment of Casualty Losses and Casualty Gains from Hurricanes Ian, Fiona by Arthur J. Lieberman

Posted on November 02, 2022 by Art Lieberman

Taxpayers are often unaware of how the tax code treats property damage and losses they sustain from natural disasters, such as the recent hurricanes across Florida, the Carolinas and Puerto Rico. Many taxpayers are also surprised to learn that when insurance proceeds or other recoveries exceed the tax basis of damaged property, they may incur a taxable […]

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