Posted on September 06, 2023
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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 […]
Posted on August 30, 2023
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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 […]
Posted on August 16, 2023
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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 […]
Posted on August 09, 2023
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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 […]
Posted on August 03, 2023
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Art Lieberman
In this episode, Real Estate Tax Director Art Lieberman explains Opportunity Zones, the first step for developers and investors and some of the rules around Qualified Opportunity Funds.
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. […]
Significant time has lapsed since Congress introduced new rules for partnership audits under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (BBA). However, with the benefit of an unprecedented additional $80 billion in funding, the IRS plans to ramp up its enforcement efforts in the years ahead. This will put a growing number of partnerships of all […]
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.
Posted on July 18, 2023
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Luke Lucas
Florida families preparing for the beginning of another school year may want to schedule their back-to-school shopping during the state’s extended two-week sales-tax holiday, which runs Monday, July 24, through Sunday, August 6, 2023. Items qualifying for tax exemption include: Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles selling for $30 or less Most school supplies selling for […]
The ongoing saga over Aretha Franklin’s estate finally reached a crescendo on July 11, 2023, when a Michigan jury ruled that a document from 2014 found in a notebook under the performer’s couch cushion was her valid will. Since Franklin’s death in 2018, her children have battled in court regarding the validity of that document […]
