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 MoreA solid system of internal controls for any organization translates into more reliable financial reporting and can help companies prevent, detect and correct financial misstatements. In contrast, weak controls can result in costly errors — and even fraud. And while internal controls are certainly...
Read MoreWith the release of Revenue Procedure (Rev. Proc.) 2023-9 on January 27, 2023, the IRS has simplified the process for real estate developers that incur common improvement costs to switch to the Alternative Cost Method of accounting. This change, which goes into effect for tax years beginning on or...
Read MoreCohen & Co finalized the acquisition of BBD’s Investment Management Group (BBD-IMG), effective today.
Read MoreFor the second year in a row Cohen & Co has been named the best audit provider by Hedgeweek in their second annual 2023 U.S. Digital Assets Awards.
Read MoreThe Inflation Reduction Act reinstated Section 48C, which offers $10 billion in tax credits for qualified investments in new, expanded or re-equipped manufacturing facilities that produce certain emissions-reducing technologies. Recently, the IRS provided initial guidance via Notice 2023-18 on...
Read MoreCohen & Co is pleased to share that CEO Chris Bellamy has been recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business as a notable leader in accounting.
Read MoreWhat can we do to help employees engage in an increasingly virtual world? This is a question I’m sometimes asked, and often ask myself — particularly over the past few years as our work environment has gone from essentially 100% in the office, to 100% home office, to now a hybrid...
Read MoreConsidering the Super Bowl is in less than a week, and the NCAA March Madness Tournament is right around the corner, it’s a fitting time to highlight a few important tax items to keep in mind if you’re engaged in sports betting in Ohio. For individuals placing bets, it’s important to be aware of...
Read MoreCohen & Co, one of the country’s top tax and accounting firms featuring a nationally recognized Investment Industry Services Group, announced today it will acquire BBD’s Investment Management Group.
Read MoreWith the enactment of A.B. 4295 on December 22, 2022, New Jersey became the latest state to amend their tax laws to automatically conform to the federal S corporation election. Historically, most states have recognized the federal S corporation election. New Jersey, however, has required a...
Read MoreOn December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA). In addition to serving as the legislative vehicle to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2023, the CAA also includes the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. SECURE 2.0 is a continuation of the...
Read MoreAs the digital asset and registered fund spaces continue to intersect — with the first Bitcoin (BTC) regulated fund launching just over a year ago — there is much to sort through and many ongoing lessons to learn as to which products make sense for which types of investors. From crypto winters and...
Read MoreSelling your business isn’t just about the business. That takes center stage of course, but it’s also just as much about you, the owner, and how financially prepared you’ll be in the next phase of your life. That’s where modeling the sale of your business and the impact it will have on your income...
Read MoreFor the 2022 tax year, the IRS has released updated instructions for schedules K-2 and K-3, which include the domestic filing exception.
Read MoreWhile there are many ways to sell your company, one lesser-known but worthy option is to sell to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP. An ESOP, which is a qualified defined contribution plan set up as a trust, allows a company’s employees to buy portions of the company by acquiring shares of...
Read MoreCohen & Co has named Kristen deMoulpied, CPA, MBA, MST, as the new partner in charge of tax for the firm, effective January 1, 2023.
Read MoreAs we usher in 2023 with gratitude and excitement for the year ahead, we can’t help but take a moment to look back. It was certainly an eventful year for businesses and industries, from an active M&A market and sweeping energy legislation, to new regulations impacting federal and state taxes, not to...
Read MoreAs a business owner, your personal wealth is likely concentrated in the equity ownership of your company — meaning your financial security is largely dictated by the company’s performance and continued success. This exposes you to a large amount of risk should any unfavorable events, such as...
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 MoreThe SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act of 2019 significantly changed the landscape of retirement savings for many individuals. Of the key areas the Act targets to help Americans prepare for retirement, many impact a common savings vehicle: Individual Retirement...
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