Business Consulting and Planning

Podcast – Tax Tips and Traps for People Who Own Airplanes

Posted on September 21, 2023

On this episode Director of Tax Services Jonathan Kraes shares issues and opportunities for individuals who purchase private airplanes.

A Cautionary Tale About Expert Testimony in Damages Calculations by Joel Glick, CPA/CFF, CFE, CGMA

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Joel Glick

A Pennsylvania judge recently vacated a plaintiff’s $25 million damages award based on the plaintiff’s expert failure to provide at trial “a sufficient factual basis” for the numbers he relied on for calculating lost profits. Although the judge in Paramount Financial: Civil Action Communications, et al. v. Broadridge investor: Communications Solutions agreed with the jury’s […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Repair Regulations

Posted on September 07, 2023 by Joseph Leuchter

In this episode Associate Director of Tax Services Joseph Leuchter explains how repair regulations can create favorable tax situations for business owns, real estate developers and other tax payers.

The Best Way to Prepare for an IRS Audit is to Keep Your Financial Life in Order by Sarah Gaymon, CPA

Posted on September 06, 2023 by Sarah Gaymon

The best remedy for an audit is to be prepared for one before the audit letter arrives. Tax-planning decisions should never be made based on the likelihood of a potential IRS audit; however, you can set yourself up for success if an audit occurs. Following are 10 tips to help you keep your financial life […]

Podcast – BPB Knows PCAOB Audits

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Brent Leslie

In this episode, Director of Assurance and Advisory Services Brent Leslie explains PCAOB audits and what types of companies benefit from them.

Tax Scams Surge this Summer by Brandon Bowers

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Brandon Bowers

Tax-related scams cast a dark cloud over this summer’s blue skies, putting taxpayers at increased risk of identity theft and fraud. To avoid falling victim to these scams, individuals should be alert to unsolicited telephone calls, emails and texts asking them to click links or share personal information, such as usernames and passwords, Social Security […]

FTC Safeguard Rules Make Data Security a Priority for Many Businesses by Brandon Bowers

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Brandon Bowers

Effective June 9, 2023, certain businesses engaged in financial services activities must comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information Rule (Safeguard Rule), which requires the development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate policies, systems and other defenses to protect customers’ personal information from cyberattacks and other threats. However, many businesses remain unaware […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Due Diligence for M&A Deals

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Hector Aguililla

Director of Assurance and Advisory Services Hector Aguililla breaks down the M&A due diligence services the firm offers for buyers and sellers of companies.

Rising Inflation Brings Higher HSA Contribution Limits in 2024 by Rick D. Bazzani, CPA

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Rick Bazzani

Participants in high-deductible health plans will be able to contribute a significantly higher amount to their health savings accounts (HSAs) in 2024 to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses. The IRS raised the HSA contribution limits for 2024 to $4,150 for individuals and $8,300 for families (up from $3,850 and $7,750, respectively, in 2023.) HSA owners aged […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Commercial Real Estate Financing

Posted on June 15, 2023

In this episode BayBridge Real Estate Capital Managing Director Jay Miller shares trends in the financing world that are impacting commercial real estate owners and developers.

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