Category: Business Owners

Business Owners

IRS Cracks Down on Potentially Abusive Malta Pension Plans by Joseph Leocata, JD, CPA, MBA


Posted on August 30, 2023 by Joseph Leocata

The IRS’s Criminal Division ramped up its enforcement efforts relating to Maltese pension plans, which gained popularity after the signing of the U.S.-Malta Tax Treaty 2011 and the subsequent enactment of Malta’s Retirement Pension Act of 2011. In recent weeks, the department began issuing summons to U.S. taxpayers who participated in Maltese pension plans and […]

Deciding Whether a Private Foundation or Donor-Advised Fund is Best for You by Adam Cohen, CPA


Posted on August 09, 2023 by Adam Cohen

Charitable giving is a critical component of financial planning that enables individuals to support organizations and causes close to their hearts. While many people donate cash directly to nonprofit charities, those with substantial wealth often go one step further to create a legacy of philanthropy for future generations via a private foundation or a donor-advised […]

Expanded Tax Credit for Businesses Installing Alternative Fuel Refueling, Recharging Equipment by Claribel Velazquez, CPA


Posted on August 01, 2023 by Claribel Velazquez

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) includes several tax credits and deductions intended to incentivize taxpayers to adopt alternative energy solutions in their homes and businesses. One such credit applies to the installation of products or facilities that store or dispense alternative fuels to motor vehicles, including electric charging stations and bidirectional charging equipment. […]

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 […]