The One, Big, Beautiful Bill (TOBBB) made more progress this past week as the Senate Finance Committee released its draft tax provisions to be included in the bill. While the Senate’s version is similar to the House version passed in May, key distinctions and certain provisions are still being...
Read MoreNot-for-profit organizations, recognized under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, are generally exempt from federal income tax. However, not-for-profits with annual gross income above $1,000 stemming from activities unrelated to their exempt purposes — known as unrelated business taxable...
Read MoreUsing a gifting trust is one of the most advantageous ways to protect assets for your family and preserve estate and gift tax exemptions — which may significantly decrease at the end of 2025 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiration, absent enactment of pending legislation that would increase...
Read MoreThe 2025 NAIOP I.CON East, held in Jersey City, is a premier event focused on industrial real estate trends, challenges and opportunities. With 1,200 attendees and a sold-out crowd for the third consecutive year, the conference reinforced its status as a must-attend event for real estate industry...
Read MoreDuring the recent legislative session, Washington’s state legislature passed multiple bills, which the governor signed into law on May 20, 2025. The various legislation aims to help address an estimated $16 billion dollar deficit for the state over the next four years. Specifically, Senate Bill 5814...
Read MoreCohen & Co is pleased to announce its 2025 partnership class. The class includes Angela Bacarella-Wood, Dave Charles, Mike Dellavalle, Jon Dittrich, Syed Farooq, Bryan Friedmann, Kevin Kray and Asha Shettigar. “We are proud to recognize this exceptional group of professionals, all of whom are...
Read MoreOn April 7, 2025, Maryland passed the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2025 (House Bill No. 352), making several significant tax changes effective during 2025 and 2026. Specifically, HB 352 will impact many Maryland taxpayers through the creation of a new sales tax on specified technology...
Read MoreThe iconic Drake hotel ballroom in Chicago was bustling with chatter during our recent Cohen Client Conference — not from the sounds of past famous heads of state and celebrities who have stayed there and left their mark — but with the excitement of asset managers, board members, attorneys and...
Read MorePosted by Jack Taylor and Tom Cummings There has been growing buzz around the undeniable surge in the ETF share class and digital asset ETF applications within the Investment Company Act of 1940 (’40 Act) and 1933 Act Securities Act (’33 Act) structures. As these innovative offerings gain...
Read MoreIndependent directors in the registered fund arena play a critical role in fund governance and protecting shareholder interests. The Independent Directors Council’s 2024 Annual Review noted that as of September 30, 2024, there were just over 1,600 independent directors overseeing approximately...
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