Business Insurance Claims

California Wildfire Victims Receive Tax Relief by Karen A. Lake, CPA

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Karen Lake

The IRS has issued tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by the devastating wildfires in southern California. Taxpayers who live in or own a business in a federally declared disaster area automatically receive an extension to file various federal tax returns and make tax-associated payments originally due between Jan. 7, 2025, and Oct. 15, […]

Could Your Employees Identify and Stop a Phishing Attempt? by Brandon Bowers

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Brandon Bowers

Businesses and their employees are constantly bombarded by a rising threat of email and text scams that have resulted in millions of dollars in security breaches, lost data, stolen money, interruption to normal business operations and longer-term reputational damage. While businesses should bolster their defenses with a range of cybersecurity hardware and software solutions, they […]

Ransomware Attacks Continue to Rise Among Small and Mid-Size Businesses by Brandon Bowers

Posted on June 04, 2024 by Brandon Bowers

According to the latest industry reports, ransomware attacks surged in 2023, accounting for nearly one-quarter of all data breaches and costing businesses worldwide an average of $5.13 million.[1] More alarming still, businesses’ security teams detected only 33 percent of all ransomware breaches, whereas 27 percent were disclosed by the attackers, and 40 percent were uncovered […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Business Interruption Claims Support

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Daniel Hughes

In this episode Director of Forensic and Advisory Services Dan Hughes explains how forensic accountants are important members of a business’ interruption insurance claims team.

UPDATED – IRS Extends Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Ian by Tony Gutierrez, CPA

Posted on October 03, 2022 by Anthony Gutierrez

The IRS has extended until Feb. 15, 2023, various tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for individuals and businesses recently impacted by Hurricane Ian, which made landfall on Florida’s west coast on Sept. 28, 2022. The postponed deadline applies automatically to taxpayers with homes or businesses located anywhere in the states of Florida, North Carolina and South […]

Best Practices for Businesses after a Disaster by Daniel Hughes, CPA/CFF/CGMA, CVA

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Daniel Hughes

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Fiona and Ian and with Hurricane Nicole taking aim at Florida, we are reminded once again of the importance of preparing for and responding to natural disasters in order to minimize business losses and ensure long-term viability. The actions a business takes during the first few days following a loss […]

Hidden Risks in Construction Contracts by Richard Pollack, CPA

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Richard Pollack

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) Report to the Nations, occupational fraud continues to plague the construction sector, which reported the fourth highest median losses of $203,000 among a total of 22 industries. Topping the list of the industry’s most common fraudulent schemes was corruption followed by improper billing practices and duplicitous […]

Hurricane Season Checklist for Business Owners by Kevin McNally, JD

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Kevin McNally

Whether you are a long-time Florida business owner, or you recently relocated your company or staff to the state, it is that time of year when you must begin preparing for hurricane season, which runs annually from June 1 through November 30. The following checklist is intended to help you protect and preserve your assets, […]

Now is the Time to Prepare Your Business for Hurricane Season by Daniel S. Hughes, CPA/CFF/CGMA, CVA

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Daniel Hughes

June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season and the potential for tropical force winds and heavy rainfall to damage property and impede business operations. The key to minimizing losses and getting your company back up and running after a storm is to have an actionable plan in place before the National Weather […]

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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