Business Consulting and Planning

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.

What Employers and Employees Must Know about the Use-it-or-Lose-it Rules of FSAs by Steven Rubin, CPA

Posted on June 06, 2023 by Steven Rubin

Whether you are an employer or employee, you recognize the benefits of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to help pay for rising costs of out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. Nevertheless, how unused account balances are treated at the end of the plan year is often misunderstood and can be a source of pain for both employees and employers. […]

Avoiding IRS Challenges with Business Owner Compensation by Richard E. Cabrera, JD, LLM, CPA

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Richard Cabrera

Operating a family-owned or closely held business requires owners to make business decisions with significant tax consequences. One example involves the compensation business owners pay themselves and whether those amounts are reasonable and whether the payments are deductible as “ordinary and necessary” business expenses. The answer can depend, in large part, on how the business […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Outsourced CFO Services

Posted on May 04, 2023

In this episode Mike Conkey shares the benefits of outsourced CFOs and finance team members to help professional services firms run more efficiently.

Podcast – BPB Knows Bonus Depreciation

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Joseph Leuchter

In this episode Associate Director of Tax Services Joseph Leuchter explains bonus depreciation, changes to the law and why it’s important to plan before simply checking a box each year.

IRS Sets Standard Mileage Rates for Use of a Vehicle in 2023 by Steven Rubin, CPA

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Steven Rubin

With the start of a new year, 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. Alternatively, taxpayers may calculate these deductible expenses based on the actual costs they incur to use their vehicles. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the […]

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