One of the most difficult discussions between an audit firm and a client’s management team is often whether or not substantial doubt exists about the entity’s ability to be a “going concern.” In other words, will the company continue operating/meeting its obligations...
Read MoreUnderstand the basics about common trusts, including living, testamentary, simple and complex trusts.
Read MoreWhether this is the first time your real estate entity has needed a financial statement audit or review, or you have recently changed accounting firms after a long relationship, the thought of working through the audit or review process can create some stress, for sure. There are, however...
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 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 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 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 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 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...
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 More** This blog was last updated 12/6/23 **NOTE: As BOI regulations continue to evolve, please see our BOI Reporting Resource Center for the most up-to-date reporting deadline information. Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021 (CTA) to enhance transparency and combat illicit...
Read MoreCohen & Co is pleased to announce Nick Antonopoulos, CPA, has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a managing director in the Assurance Practice.
Read MoreAsset managers have shown increasing interest in retail funds with private real estate portfolios over the last few years. Many of these funds are registered with the SEC under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as interval or tender offer funds. Placing certain asset classes, like real estate or...
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 More** This blog was last updated 12/18/23 ** The latest biennial budget bill made significant changes to the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) that left many business taxpayers and practitioners in the state waiting for more clarity. On Monday, August 21, 2023, the Ohio Department of Taxation...
Read MoreAs of September 14, 2023, the IRS has stopped processing newly filed Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, at least until the end of 2023. This means the IRS will not take action at the present time on any claims filed on or after this date. While they will continue to process previously filed...
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again — the end of summer, back to school and, yes, the online issue of the AICPA’s Tax Adviser August Tax Clinic! The Tax Clinic is a special section in the journal that analyzes current tax issues and opportunities in the profession. We’ve been...
Read MoreLegislation, court cases and IRS guidance over the past 12 months have directly impacted the tax landscape for S corporations and their shareholders. Jonathan Williamson contributed to a recent AICPA Tax Adviser article, “Current Developments in S Corporations,” in which a host of...
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