Business Consulting and Planning

Owning and Selling C Corporations vs. S Corporations by David E. Kolan, CPA

Posted on May 18, 2022 by David Kolan

The pandemic has spurred a tsunami of entrepreneurial new businesses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a record 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, compared to 4.4. million in 2020 compared to 3.5 million before the pandemic in 2019. Whether these ventures will prove successful remains to be seen, but each one […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Credits and Incentives

Posted on May 05, 2022 by Karen Lake

In this episode Director of Tax Services Karen Lake shares information about SALT, state and local tax credits, work opportunity tax credits and more.

Podcast – BPB Knows Business Valuations

Posted on April 07, 2022 by Scott Bouchner

In this episode Director of Forensic and Advisory Services Scott Bouchner explains business valuations, when they are useful and how to get started.

IRS Updates Tax Reporting Requirements for Carried Interest by Angie Adames, CPA

Posted on April 05, 2022 by Angie Adames

At the end of 2021, the IRS issued new guidance for certain passthrough entities and other taxpayers to use for purposes of reporting applicable partnership interests (API) held in connection with the performance of services, also referred to as “carried interest.” The guidance, provided in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs), updates final regulations […]

IRS Suspends Mailings of Some Tax Collection, Delinquent Return Notices by Arthur Dichter, JD, LLM

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Arthur Dichter

The IRS, buried under millions of unprocessed tax returns from tax year 2020, is suspending the automatic mailings of certain letters and notices it usually generates when it identifies individuals and businesses that failed to file required tax returns or that owe additional taxes. The announcement comes just weeks after the IRS began accepting tax […]

Last-Minute Tips to Cut Your Tax Bill by Jason Morely, CPA/PFS

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Jason Morley

Before filing your 2021 individual tax returns, consider if there is anything else you can do to reduce the taxes you owe Uncle Sam. While your annual tax liability is based primarily on the income you earned and the actions you took before December 31, 2021, you may qualify for a last-minute opportunity to cut […]

Podcast – BPB Knows 1031 Exchanges

Posted on March 17, 2022 by John Ebenger

In this episode Real Estate Tax Director John Ebenger shares an overview of 1031 exchanges, a tax deferral strategy for real estate investors.

Podcast – BPB Knows Employee Retention Tax Credits

Posted on March 03, 2022 by Andrew Leonard

In this episode Director of Tax Services Andrew Leonard shares the latest in ERTC deadlines and requirements.

New Law Requires Reporting of Certain Transactions Involving Venmo, PayPal and Other Payment Apps by Savannah Snow, CPA

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Savannah 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. The use of these platforms has also spread to the commercial sector, where a growing number of businesses accept them as forms of payment for […]

Minimizing the Tax Consequences of Awards and Settlements for Personal Injury by Lewis Taub, CPA

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Lewis Taub

Plaintiffs seeking compensatory and punitive damages for physical injury or mental distress often fail to recognize the tax implications of the lawsuit damages awarded to them. That information typically is revealed by legal counsel, who must have a firm understanding of the nuances of the U.S. tax code and, more importantly, how to apply those […]

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