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 MoreTokenization is reshaping the financial landscape, offering innovative ways to represent and trade assets in a digital world. A panel discussion at the recent Cohen Client Conference shed light for audience members on what tokenized funds are, their benefits, challenges and the path to adoption....
Read MoreThe SEC is undergoing a transformative phase under the leadership of Chairman Paul Atkins, who returned to the SEC in 2025 after serving as a commissioner from 2002 to 2008. The SEC is critical to our clients and anyone in the investment industry, so we focused one of our Cohen Client Conference...
Read MoreAt our recent Cohen Client Conference focused on the investment industry, our “Navigating Trends: M&A in Asset Management” panel provided a glimpse into what we are seeing, and what we can expect, regarding new mergers and acquisitions in the asset management space. And it looks like all signs are...
Read MoreCongratulations on the purchase of your new property! Whether this is your first time in the commercial real estate market or your team’s 100th acquisition, the fun really begins the day after the purchase, at least for your accounting team. As your asset management team moves on to the next...
Read MoreThe following article is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, financial or other advice. See full disclaimer below. The future of retirement investing is at a crossroads — and nowhere was that more evident than at the recent DCALTA...
Read MoreThe Cohen & Co team recently returned from the DealMax conference in Las Vegas where representatives of just about every firm involved in the deal world converged to talk M&A. According to event sponsors, over 3,200 professionals attended, representing firms responsible for deploying over $400...
Read MoreWe are pleased to share CEO Chris Bellamy and Senior Adviser Randy Myeroff, both from the firm’s Cleveland, Ohio, office; and Partner Joe Falbo, from the Buffalo, New York, office have been recognized by Forbes on its inaugural America’s Best-In-State CPAs list.
Read MoreIn November 2024, the Kingdom of Norway and the U.S. entered a Competent Authority Arrangement (CAA), which allows U.S. Regulated Investment Companies (RICs) to claim tax benefits under the U.S.-Norway Double Tax Treaty (DTT). This agreement reduces the dividend withholding tax rate for qualifying...
Read MoreCohen & Co, one of USA Today’s Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms, is excited to announce it is now a certified implementation partner for two leading financial management software platforms: Sage Intacct and Workday Adaptive Planning. Together, these platforms build on each other’s strengths...
Read MorePosted by Amber Diulus There are many different trusts available as a part of estate planning, each constructed in different ways to be the most tax advantageous depending on you and your family’s situations and assets. Two types of trusts, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) and Qualified...
Read MoreAs a start-up company in the technology sector, you likely will encounter a range of complex accounting and tax challenges due to the fast-paced nature of the industry, ongoing product development, and the distinct ways companies in this space are structured and financed. These factors can all...
Read MorePosted by Dale Hazzard and Hannah Prengler Beginning January 1, 2025, Pennsylvania requires nearly all types of domestic and foreign entities located or doing business in Pennsylvania to file an annual report. Below highlights what your business needs to know. 1. Which Entities Must File an...
Read MoreCohen & Co has completed its acquisition of Tassi and Company, effective today. The transaction enhances the firm’s national real estate service offering while also expanding the firm’s presence in the Chicago market. All Tassi and Company’s professionals have joined the firm, including Founder...
Read 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...
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