Despite the recently concluded political elections, taxpayers continue to have uncertainty regarding potential future tax changes. The impact of these elections, the potential sunset of many individual provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) and a more aggressive tax enforcement...
Read MoreAn underlying theme in year-end tax planning for high-net-worth individuals last year was planning around the impending sunset of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). That theme continues this year, albeit with even more uncertainty. The election of former President Donald Trump along with a...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) is like that shiny new gadget we can't wait to get our hands on. It's exciting, it's transformative — a true game-changer. However, much like any powerful tool, behind AI’s luster there are challenges. And for responsible companies, being aware...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence — are there any two words that evoke more excitement and fear in today’s business environment? Experts predict Artificial Intelligence (AI) will either be the most transformative technology in the history of mankind or will lead to our demise. Ultimately, the...
Read MoreWhether this is your first fund, or this is your first private fund exclusively invested in real estate, your investors will want relevant information when it comes to the fund’s value. However, historical reporting methods, such as accounting principles generally accepted in the United...
Read MoreYou don’t often hear the phrase “you can never have too much of a good thing” when talking about tax-related announcements. However, recent revenue rulings from the IRS provide a positive outcome to the managed futures industry — and particularly to Commodity Trading...
Read MoreOn April 25, 2024, the Treasury Department released final regulations under Internal Revenue Code Section 6418, providing clarity regarding the transfer and sale of certain tax credits by, or on behalf of, a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The overview below illustrates how these...
Read MoreIt was my pleasure to serve as editor of this year’s AICPA Tax Adviser August Tax Clinic, a special section our firm has been honored to oversee and contribute to for decades under my colleague Tony Bakale.With the passing of this torch, I was excited to be entrusted with delivering...
Read MoreExplore planning strategies to efficiently transfer assets to beneficiaries, while avoiding probate, and take a high level look at estate and gift tax planning.
Read MoreOne of the most dreaded replies coming from a professional services provider is, “it depends.” Unfortunately, that’s truly the case when the issue involves the most optimal tax structure for your transaction. This is because, like most things in life, there are many variables...
Read MoreTax equalization is one of the most tax-efficient strategies available to a regulated investment company (RIC). The strategy can reduce or even potentially eliminate a capital gain distribution requirement for your fund and your shareholders — yet not everyone uses it. While there...
Read MoreKeeping the momentum of a record breaking 2023 — when the PCAOB was more active with standard setting and rulemaking than it had been over the past 10 years — the oversight body issued its second and third proposals of 2024 on April 9. PCAOB Release No. 2024-004, Firm and Engagement...
Read MoreIf your fund or portfolio company is considering acquiring a pass-through entity this year, such as an S Corporation, advance planning can be the key to help minimize purchase price adjustments due to a seller’s tax burden. In particular, recently created state elections for pass-through...
Read MoreBeginning with tax year 2023, partnerships that sell or exchange partnership interests must report additional information to the IRS, both on Form 8308 “Report of a Sale or Exchange of Certain Partnership Interests” and on their Schedule K-1 disclosures. The additional information is...
Read MoreOn January 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a new fact sheet that in part reiterates, and revamps, the IRS’ commitment to their initiative of auditing limited partnerships. The release comes after five years of scrutiny in this area and an important court case...
Read MoreInvestors, lenders and other users of financial statements look to income tax footnote disclosures to evaluate how a company’s operations affect its tax rate and future cash flows. While investors use the disclosure of rate reconciliation tables and total cash paid for income taxes to...
Read MoreThis past year was filled with twists and turns for businesses and their owners — from rising interest rates and inflation impacting cash flow, to the ups and downs of the M&A market, to planning for sunsetting provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. New regulations also added...
Read MoreDoes your company hold or transact with crypto assets? If so, chances are you have encountered the complexities of accounting for and disclosing the nature of these assets. Since cryptocurrencies are such a novel asset class, it is no wonder the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has had...
Read MoreWe were proud to host this year’s Cohen Client Conference in our headquarter city of Cleveland, Ohio, welcoming back our clients and friends in the registered and private funds space. But most importantly it was great to gather and welcome the exchange of ideas and information, showing how...
Read MoreMembers of our Digital Assets Group recently attended Permissionless II, one of the largest DeFi events in the industry. We walked away with many great insights, but most importantly, the conference highlighted some key trends and issues that stand to greatly impact the digital assets space...
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