The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will have widespread impact for almost every taxpayer. Visit our OBBBA Resource Center regularly for continuing updates and guidance on the tax impact of this legislation to you and your industry.
Learn MoreOver the course of the last three-plus years there have been a number of significant economic assistance and tax legislation bills passed: Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA), CARES Act, Consolidated Appropriations Act and, most recently, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP). There are more changes likely...
Read MoreThe pace and intricacies of regulatory change in the investment industry are, at times, nothing short of overwhelming. Yet, organizations in this space need to have a clear understanding of evolving regulations, their timing and overall impact. To help you stay up to date, below is Cohen & Co’s...
Read MoreIn an effort to enhance accessibility to COVID-19 vaccinations for all Americans, the Biden Administration has clarified an important point about paid leave related to COVID and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP). Employers with fewer than 500 employees can claim refundable tax credits on...
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe it’s been a year since terms like quarantine, social distancing and remote working became part of our normal vocabulary. We’ve been through a lot in 12 months, and our organizations have become stronger, while at the same time, in some cases, have paid a steep toll. Looking...
Read MoreWith the recent signing of the Senate Bill 18 (SB 18), or the Ohio Conformity Bill, the state has made some noteworthy changes for taxpayers. 1. State Individual Extension Conformity Ohio has postponed the filing deadline for state tax returns to May 17, 2021, following the federal...
Read MoreModifications made to the expanded Employee Retention Credit (ERC) were designed to allow more businesses paying employees while experiencing pandemic-related hardships to benefit. While the credit is extended through December 31, 2021, now is the time to focus on claiming your Q1 2021 ERC, which...
Read MoreThis blog was updated 3/31/21 Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic the federal government has implemented various programs to help business owners keep their doors open. Below highlights where four critical sources of funding — Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan...
Read MoreThe Consolidated Appropriations Act contains various COVID-19 economic relief measures. The law includes provisions that extend previous relief provided to large banks on the accounting rules related to credit loss as well as troubled debt restructuring (TDR) until January 1, 2022. Previous FASB...
Read MoreAcquiring a business means going through the process of revaluing the acquired assets and liabilities at the acquisition date fair value. And if you acquired deferred revenue as part of the acquisition, that too must go through this revaluation process. But often that reevaluation results in a...
Read MoreOn March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The $1.9 trillion law is intended to provide sweeping relief from the economic and other repercussions of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to funding for testing, contact tracing, vaccinations,...
Read MoreWhen there is a significant shift in business operations due to a crisis — whether a health pandemic or natural disaster — deliberate leadership is critical not only to survival but also to drive positive outcomes when the crisis abates. Business leaders should address three key areas — cash...
Read MoreThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has distributed $178 billion to hospitals and healthcare providers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the Provider Relief Fund established by the CARES Act back in March 2020. Throughout the crisis, cash was sent to various...
Read MoreIn its latest risk alert released on February 26, 2021, the Division of Examinations (formerly known as the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations) offers its observations regarding digital asset securities after examining investment advisers, broker-dealers and transfer agents. One of...
Read MorePresident Biden signed into law the latest legislation aimed at providing economic and other relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. The 628-page American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) includes $1.9 trillion in funding for individuals, businesses, state and local governments, as well as a multitude of federal...
Read MoreRegulated Investment Companies (RICs) regularly invest in entities classified as partnerships for U.S. tax purposes. It is important for RIC managers to understand the different types of partnership investments, most notably whether or not a publicly traded partnership (PTP) you may be investing in...
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe March 13 marks the one year anniversary of when the U.S. declared a national emergency as a result of COVID-19. Overnight, many employers and individuals were forced to adapt to remote working environments, school closings and remote learning — while some also dealt with illness...
Read MoreAs registered funds show increased interest in the digital asset market — whether they are looking to create a new ETF product or simply to gain more exposure to this asset class — a foundational understanding of this evolving space will be critical before moving forward with any type of...
Read MoreFor those of you who’ve been through multiple crypto market cycles, extended bear markets can seem to take years off your life. But the relatively recent excitement surrounding bitcoin and other cryptoassets (and correlated price appreciation) has been a worthy vindication of your tireless efforts....
Read MoreThe first two parts of this series on advanced 529 plan strategies focused on shorter term strategies to maximize the tax efficiency of these accounts. The third strategy is focused on long-term tax efficiency by passing down 529 plan assets to your heirs. The beauty of 529 plans is that they...
Read MoreIf we are now truly able to see the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, what will the M&A landscape resemble when we emerge from our pandemic bunkers? It’s likely that fundamentals for a healthy M&A market will not change — willing sellers, buyers with capital to invest and an intersection...
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