Cohen & Co is proud to announce Asha Shettigar has joined the firm’s New York City office as a tax partner and lead of the firm’s REIT Practice. With nearly 25 years experience, including Big 4 accounting firm and global consulting backgrounds, Asha has worked with some of the...
Read MoreThe estate tax exemption is set to drop significantly after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions expire at the end of 2025. And while the results of the November 2024 election mean it’s possible those tax provisions could be extended with 2025 legislation, it’s also possible...
Read MoreNOTE: As BOI regulations continue to evolve, please see our BOI Reporting Resource Center for the most up-to-date reporting deadline information. After delayed deadlines and much uncertainty, Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)...
Read MoreImagine a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) drives your business to new heights. This isn't a distant dream — it's happening now as AI is revolutionizing industries across the globe. Yet, many companies are still on the sidelines, unsure how to begin their AI journey. In this...
Read MoreThis past year certainly kept business and individual taxpayers on their toes. Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting topics overwhelmingly took precedence for our blog readers. Grant audits — a specialized financial audit many organizations find themselves facing after receiving...
Read MoreIf your real estate investment business has decided to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) using a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), it’s important to consider the impact of SEC Rule 3-14 of Regulation S-X, known as S-X 3-14. This set of regulations provides special instructions for...
Read MoreAs we near the end of 2024 and look ahead to 2025 and the years to come, it is more important than ever to be thinking strategically about tax planning, particularly as we are still uncertain about the fate of the many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017.Below are important...
Read MorePosted by Jen Baker, Ariel Chester and Jonathan WilliamsonWith 2024 coming to a close, it is time to shift gears to focus on wrapping up 2024 tax items and planning for 2025. Now is a perfect time for your real estate or private equity fund to complete any necessary maintenance, as well as a bit...
Read MoreDespite 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 MoreGoing through a financial statement audit can sound like a daunting task, especially if your company has never been audited before. Why are we being audited? What does the process entail? What do we do once the audit is complete?These are all valid and common questions asked by first-time audited...
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