On May 10, 2024, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law Senate Bill No. 2103, significantly changing the Tennessee franchise tax computation. Specifically, SB 2103 eliminates the Tennessee property measure, Schedule G, of the franchise tax effective for tax years ending on or after January 1...
Read MoreA constantly changing tax landscape — from the Marketplace Fairness Act and various uniformity projects, to Wayfair and the digital economy — continues to alter the course of business as usual when it comes to staying compliant with state and local taxes. The current environment has...
Read MoreLearn the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, as well as how to protect your assets prior to filing using irrevocable trusts.
Read MoreUnderstand the basics about common trusts, including living, testamentary, simple and complex trusts.
Read MoreThe “call” for simplification has been answered! We’re talking, of course, about an amendment to FASB’s Accounting Standard Update (ASU), Compensation–Stock Compensation (Topic 718). The amendment clarifies and illustrates when it is appropriate to account for...
Read MoreThe early years of a startup are challenging as you navigate financing, hiring, development and managing operations. If state tax considerations are one of the last things on your business’ to-do list, you’re not alone. With the finite resources that come with starting a company from...
Read MoreCohen & Co is pleased to share that Senior Adviser Randy Myeroff has been recognized by Cleveland Magazine as a member of the 2024 Cleveland 500 list. The 2024 Cleveland 500 profiles Northeast Ohio leaders from several different sectors, including business, education, entertainment...
Read MoreIt’s always important for companies to keep abreast of the revolving door of changes to state and local tax compliance. It’s critical not only to ensure they are keeping up and avoiding penalties, but also looking for any potential opportunities. Our recent webinar offered a...
Read MoreNOTE: As BOI regulations continue to evolve, please see our BOI Reporting Resource Center for the most up-to-date reporting deadline information. A recent ruling in a federal district court has changed the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting...
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 MoreIn response to the devastating natural disasters that began on August 24, 2023, in several Michigan counties, the IRS has granted tax deadline extensions to provide support and flexibility to individuals and businesses in the affected areas. Eligible taxpayers will have until June 17, 2024, to...
Read MoreNOTE: As BOI regulations continue to evolve, please see our BOI Reporting Resource Center for the most up-to-date reporting deadline information. Have you been asked to provide personal, confidential information for a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report, as mandated under the federal...
Read More** This blog was last updated 8/14/24 **NOTE: As BOI regulations continue to evolve, please see our BOI Reporting Resource Center for the most up-to-date reporting deadline information. On December 22, 2023, New York’s governor signed Senate Bill 995B/Assembly Bill 3484A, enacting the New...
Read MoreOn January 24, 2024, a South Carolina Appeals Court affirmed that Amazon Services LLC was required to collect and remit sales tax on products sold on its marketplace for the period January 1, 2016, to March 31, 2016, totaling approximately $12.5 million. The case underscores the need for...
Read MorePosted by Dan Conrad On January 1, 2024, Wisconsin Assembly Bill (AB) 245 went into effect, exempting business personal property from taxation. This means taxpayers no longer need to file the Personal Property Return, Form M-L and Form M-P, reporting the annual statement of their business...
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 MoreIn February 2023, the Department of Labor, IRS and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation jointly released Federal Register notices that announced changes to the 2023 Form 5500. Among these changes for defined contribution plans is a change in the participant counting methodology used to determine...
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 MoreThe IRS and the Department of Treasury recently unveiled proposed regulations detailing the implementation of the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit, a pivotal incentive established under the Inflation Reduction Act. This credit aims to stimulate domestic production and sales of...
Read MoreNOTE: As BOI regulations continue to evolve, please see our BOI Reporting Resource Center for the most up-to-date reporting deadline information. With the passing of the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021 (CTA), some businesses are required to report their beneficial ownership information to the...
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