Investors, 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 MoreOn December 21, 2023, the IRS introduced a voluntary disclosure program that allows employers to pay back the majority of ERC funds they received under claims that may not have complied with legal requirements. The IRS recognizes many employers filed ERC claims with the assistance of third...
Read MoreUndoubtedly, businesses have experienced a plethora of major disruptions over the past few years, including accelerated labor market challenges. The shortage of skilled workers coupled with ongoing inflation is forcing employers to do more with less. One way to combat the problem is to...
Read MoreGrants and government backed loans can provide companies with critical alternatives to traditional financing, as well as opportunities to partner with their lenders in capital projects.
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 MoreHistorically, entities recognized a credit loss when it was probable to occur under U.S. GAAP. Now, ASU 2016-13 has removed the “probable” threshold. The current expected credit loss (CECL) model in effect for private companies for the years beginning after December 15, 2022, requires...
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 MoreGenerally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) did not historically provide specific guidance on how to account for the formation of a joint venture. In response to diversity in practice, earlier this year FASB issued ASU 2023-05, Business Combinations – Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic...
Read MoreBuyers of companies have always performed financial due diligence to confirm the information used to value their acquisitions and to help identify risks, weaknesses and opportunities. However, in recent years, sellers have been increasingly conducting their own financial due diligence prior to...
Read MoreCohen & Co finalized the acquisition of Szymkowiak & Associates CPAs (Szymkowiak) and PEAR Consultants, LLC (PEAR), effective today. As a result of the transaction, Cohen & Co has expanded their services into Western New York for closely held and private equity-owned companies,...
Read MoreWith interest rates and inflation both on the rise, tax planning is as important as ever for businesses. We’ve compiled some of the key areas that can help business decision makers and entrepreneurs alike manage cash flow for their enterprise, and stay up to date on prominent changes to tax...
Read MoreIf you have recently sold, are looking to sell or even considering an investment in C corporation stock in a small business, you may want to consider your eligibility for the benefits under Internal Revenue Code Section 1202. Section 1202 of the tax code allows taxpayers to exclude some or...
Read MoreWe have seen several tax law changes over the past few years for high-net-worth individuals. As we close out 2023, one of the top tax planning areas to keep in mind involves the sunsetting of key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). While these provisions go away in 2025, there are...
Read MoreThis year our fall CPE conference took on a slightly different shape. We of course had technical-focused educational sessions on topics geared toward private companies, but we also had the opportunity to join our investment industry colleagues and clients for extended networking and some...
Read MoreSzymkowiak & Associates CPAs and PEAR Consultants, LLC are joining Cohen & Co, one of the top tax and accounting firms in the U.S.
Read MoreThe U.S. Court of Federal Claims recently determined that a U.S. couple living abroad could claim a foreign tax credit against the tax liability imposed by the net investment income (NII) tax. This is a significant decision for taxpayers living outside of the U.S., as it means those with foreign...
Read MoreWhat does it mean to have your books in order before you sell your company? Everything. When it's time to sell your business, you've likely invested great effort and resources into making it a valuable asset. However, inadequate accounting practices can significantly diminish the...
Read MoreCharitable giving has been a part of our society since ancient times, dating back to when the Egyptians built the pyramids. But it was only in 1954 that the modern tax code caught up and began recognizing public charitable organizations — vehicles bringing critical aid to those in need...
Read MoreOn Thursday, October 19, 2023, the IRS released the process for certain taxpayers who wish to withdraw previously filed ERC claims. This comes on the heels of the IRS announcement last month that they were halting the processing of future claims until at least the end of 2023. If you no...
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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