Business Owners

New York Businesses May Qualify for COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program by Luke Lucas, CPA

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Luke Lucas

Included in New York’s 2022-2023 budget is a $250 million COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program, offering financial assistance to help the state’s small businesses cover some of the operating costs they incurred adapting to the pandemic. The assistance comes in the form of tax credits equal to 50 percent of qualifying expenses and up […]

Avoiding Usury Traps in Business Lending Arrangements by Joel Glick, CPA/CFF, CFE

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Joel Glick

There are a variety of economic and non-economic factors that can negatively impact cash flows for businesses of all sizes across various industries. Currently, the ongoing labor and supply-chain constraints coupled with record-high inflation and rising interest rates are making it more difficult for businesses to cover their operating costs and maintain profitability. While there […]

How to Survive an IRS Audit by Andreea Cioara, CPA

Posted on July 08, 2022 by Andreea Cioara

The thought of an IRS audit can strike fear and loathing in any law-abiding U.S. taxpayer. As the recipient of an examination notice from the IRS, it is the taxpayer who shoulders the responsibility to prove that previously filed tax returns were both complete and accurate. This burden of proof does not lie with the […]

Employer Benefit Plan Sponsors Face New Audit Requirements by Melissa Fleitas, CPA

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Melissa Fleitas

The July 31 deadline for businesses to file annual employee benefit plan returns (or request a two and a half month filing extension) is right around the corner. While all employers offering defined contribution plans will find a few changes to the information reporting requirements found on IRS Form 5500, those with 100 or more […]

Podcast – BPB Knows SOC Reporting

Posted on June 02, 2022

In this episode Director of Consulting Services Steve Nouss explains the various types of SOC reports. Companies that have their processes reviewed under SOC standards give peace of mind to vendors and customers.

3 Ways Real Estate Investors Can Avoid the Passive Activity Loss Limitations Rules by Angie Adames, CPA

Posted on June 01, 2022 by Angie Adames

One of the most basic tenets of tax efficiency is tax-loss harvesting, or the practice of selling underperforming investments and creating a capital loss that you can then use to offset capital gains and ultimately reduce the amount of income subject to tax. Despite the simplicity of this concept, there is a myriad of complexities […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Estate Planning

Posted on May 19, 2022

In this episode Director of Tax Services Jeff Mutnik explains when someone needs an estate plan and the potential tax and legacy value in creating a plan, including avoiding probate and trusts you can control before and after death.

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 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 […]

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