The Federal Reserve Bank reduced interest rates by .50 percent in September 2024 and by a quarter point in November 2024, its first cuts since the start of the pandemic. These announcements may signal a new cycle of lower borrowing costs and a heightened appetite for mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity that had slowed considerably […]
Posted on December 05, 2024
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Arthur Dichter
In this episode, Director of International Tax Services Arthur J. Dichter, JD, LLM, explains the basics of pre-immigration tax planning, why starting early is essential and how individuals and families can prepare.
Posted on November 21, 2024
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Brandon Bowers
In this episode, Director of Managed Cyber Solutions Brandon Bowers explains how companies can protect themselves from ransomware attacks and the steps business owners should take if they are impacted.
Posted on November 07, 2024
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Richard Fechter
In this episode Associate Director of Forensic and Advisory Services Richard Fechter, JD, CAMS, CFE, shares the types of fraud that can be uncovered in a forensic investigation.
Posted on November 05, 2024
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Daniel Hughes
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 […]
Posted on October 17, 2024
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 […]
Posted on October 10, 2024
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Rick Bazzani
The people you name to administer your trusts play a pivotal role in protecting your assets. Not only do they have the fiduciary duties to make prudent investment decisions and manage the distribution of trust assets as specified in your trust agreements, but they are also legally responsible for ensuring beneficiaries receive a full accounting […]
Posted on October 04, 2024
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Angie Adames
The IRS today is providing tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton by extending various tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines to May 1, 2025. The delayed deadline applies automatically to taxpayers with homes or businesses in jurisdictions declared federal disasters by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which includes the […]
Posted on October 03, 2024
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Joseph Leocata
In this episode, Senior Manager of Tax Services Joseph Leocata shares the latest trends in IRS audits and four good tips for individuals and companies who may be targets.
Posted on October 02, 2024
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Steven Rubin
Operating a business can be expensive, and it can be challenging for businesses to know when they can write off certain expenses, especially with a frequently changing tax code. One particularly puzzling area of the law concerns the rules for deducting the costs of business-related meals and entertainment, which have evolved over the past few […]
