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 MoreOn March 21, 2025, FinCEN issued an interim final rule removing the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA was passed in 2021 to enhance transparency and combat illegal financial activities....
Read MorePartner Dave Sobochan has been named to The Real Estate Roundtable’s President’s Council. Based in Washington, D.C., The Real Estate Roundtable is a public policy think tank representing the real estate industry and its participants — drawing regular engagement from policy makers and senior...
Read MoreDirector, Inclusion & Equity Trinette Simon has been named as a finalist for the 2025 ATHENA Award, sponsored by the Regional Chamber and The Vindicator/vindy.com. The final award presentation, slated for May 15 during the annual award dinner, will be presented to a local woman who has made...
Read MoreAsha Shettigar, partner and lead of the firm’s REIT Practice, has been recognized as a 2025 Leader in Finance by business publication NJBIZ. The award, bestowed by a panel of independent judges with experience in the financial field, honors financial executives who contribute to the success of their...
Read MoreOur Trust & Taxes 101 series explains how Electing Small Business Trusts can be useful to business owners in passing their S Corporation onto beneficiaries.
Read MoreThe U.S. commercial real estate industry continues to experience significant shifts that are reshaping various sectors. However, as the market navigates this period of transition, key trends and forecasts indicate an overall trend toward more balanced and stable conditions. Below we look at...
Read MoreCohen & 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 largest public and...
Read MoreCohen & Co, one of the top tax and accounting firms in the U.S., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tassi and Company. Based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Tassi and Company is a boutique accounting and consulting firm providing services tailored to the real estate industry. The...
Read MoreTechnology and life science companies often have aggressive growth strategies centered on scalable software or products. To achieve their ambitious goals, these companies typically require multiple rounds of investment capital, sourced from friends and family, angel investors and venture capital...
Read MoreCohen & Co is proud to announce Angela Bacarella-Wood has joined the firm's Detroit, Michigan, office as an assurance partner. Angela brings nearly 25 years of assurance experience in a variety of areas. Her in-depth background includes both private and public company audits, large multinational...
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 they will not. As...
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...
Read MoreFor the second consecutive year, Cohen & Co has been recognized on USA TODAY’s lists of America’s Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms. The firm also appeared on the predecessor list, America's Best Tax and Accounting Firms, hosted by Forbes from 2021 to 2023. USA TODAY and Statista, an...
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 third...
Read MoreCohen & Co is proud to be honored by With Intelligence Fund Operations and Services Awards as the best in accounting and audit services for the registered funds industry in 2025. This is the second consecutive year Cohen & Co has earned this distinction. Recognizing excellence and innovation...
Read MoreGovernor Gretchen Whitmer recently bolstered her commitment to businesses with the enactment of Public Acts 186 and 187, which establish a Michigan research and development (R&D) tax credit. This new legislation incentivizes innovation, growth and investments within the state, allowing for an...
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 federal...
Read MorePosted by Mike Dellavalle The digital asset space continues to captivate us with every nuance and (rev)evolutionary moment. For 2025, we believe there will be even more excitement and energy to both monitor and experience. Below are the five trends topping our radar: Approval and Launch of...
Read MoreRecently, we were fortunate to participate on a webinar for the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) discussing the hot topic of converting an existing private fund to a registered fund, versus launching an entirely new one. Below are a few of the critical variables the panel...
Read MoreThis is an exciting time in the world of registered funds — there are new products frequently entering the marketplace in a myriad of ways! Historically we have seen many registered funds, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and closed-end funds, come to market by way of a cash seeding....
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