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 August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). With many provisions derived from the previously proposed but not passed Build Back Better Act, the law introduces, modifies, extends, and bolsters numerous clean energy tax incentives available to both...
Read MoreSingle stock ETFs, which have been available in Europe since 2018, have finally made their way across the pond to the U.S. The first single stock ETFs were approved and launched in the United States in July 2022 to allow for leverage or inverse trading of a single stock. These funds typically will...
Read MoreCohen & Co congratulates Tax Director Cynthia Pedersen on her recent, prestigious appointment to the American Institute of CPAs’ (AICPA) Tax Practice Responsibilities Committee.
Read MoreOn August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which is a scaled back version of the Build Back Better Bill in play last fall. The IRA contains a handful of federal revenue raising provisions — to the tune of more than $700 billion — as well as prescription drug...
Read MoreMuch was happening back in 2016. Some might say it was a rough year, as the world dealt with the Zika virus; learned of the passing of iconic artist, Prince; and watched the Chicago Cubs win their first world series since 1908 (admittedly that was only rough for some of us). And then came FASB’s ASC...
Read MoreDigital assets officially joined the registered funds arena with the launch of the first Bitcoin (BTC) futures mutual fund in July 2021, and the launch of BTC futures ETFs shortly thereafter in October of the same year. This article is intended to reflect on where we’ve been and what could be next...
Read MoreNow is arguably an exciting time for businesses and their owners. Flexibility and innovation offer endless possibilities. But that excitement also comes with its challenges — from finding the right talent, to understanding evolving tax laws for employees who may sit in a completely different state,...
Read MoreAs a professional services firm, we focus on helping others be successful — our clients and their businesses, our colleagues and our profession as a whole. As leaders in an industry that is constantly changing and presenting new challenges (which we welcome), we are also committed to staying on top...
Read MoreOn January 4, 2022, the Treasury published final regulations on foreign tax credits (T.D. 9959). These regulations, among other things, change the rules for determining creditability of a foreign tax under Section 901 and 903 by requiring that foreign tax now meet certain attribution rules to be...
Read MoreBusinesses are sold for many reasons, but typically issues of timing, liquidity and emotions take center stage. One of the most common drivers of a sale is the need for a succession strategy within family owned companies. Often the decision is purely financial — private companies are highly illiquid...
Read MoreWith rising interest rates and construction costs soaring, the real estate and construction industry has felt significant pressure recently. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine intends to relieve some of that pressure with Senate Bill 225 (S.B. 225), which he signed into law on June 14, 2022. The bill...
Read MoreAs one of his first acts of business after becoming CEO on June 1, Chris Bellamy reaffirmed Cohen & Co’s commitment to create an inclusive and empowered workplace by signing the CEO Pledge as part of the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ initiative. The program is the largest CEO-driven business...
Read MoreTo help you stay up to date with evolving investment industry regulations, their timing and overall impact, read our recap of the latest developments at the SEC, PCAOB and FASB.
Read MoreOn June 14, 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 246 (S.B. 246) into law, giving businesses in the state potential relief from the federal tax burden created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s (TCJA) $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions. Under this new legislation: Ohio...
Read MoreWith gas prices on the rise, one welcome increase for some is the one set to impact the optional standard mileage rate for the final six months of the year. From July 1 through December 31, 2022, the IRS increased the reimbursement rate for business use mileage to 62.5 cents per mile (from 58.5...
Read MoreIn today's business world, it is hard to read an article about sales and marketing strategy without seeing something about the Big Data revolution or analytics. We read about how 2.5 quintillion bytes (that’s 18 zeros) are produced daily, Google conducts 2.4 million searches every minute and 330...
Read MoreCohen & Co is pleased to announce its move to 1001 Woodward Ave. in the heart of downtown Detroit. The new office space overlooks Campus Martius Park and is located at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Michigan Avenue, one of America’s most iconic roadways.
Read MoreOn May 6, the New York Senate enacted Bill S8948, giving eligible S corporations and partnerships more time to evaluate and elect the state’s pass-through entity tax for 2022. The new amendment allows entities that missed the March 15, 2022, deadline until September 15, 2022, to make their 2022...
Read MoreCohen & Co congratulates Kim Palmer and Hannah Prengler on their recent, prestigious American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) appointments.
Read More“Golden parachute payments” are an often-scrutinized mechanism that provides a monetary bonus to executives and key employees should the company be acquired. Think of it as a protection policy of sorts for highly compensated employees who may have an uncertain future if the company is sold during...
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