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 MoreWith staffing burdens impacting the IRS as much as any other sector, it is increasingly difficult to reach an agent via phone for timely tax-related questions and information. To help alleviate this issue, the IRS is now using ID.me, which allows taxpayers to access a host of account information...
Read MoreAs the pandemic drags on, employees continue to split their time between the office and home — leaving many questions for employers and employees related to city income tax withholding. Below takes a look at the reality Ohio municipalities have faced over the past two years and where those in the...
Read MoreFrom digital art to in-game digital assets, the recent emergence and rising popularity of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is leaving individuals with a plethora of tax questions. This article is intended to provide some clarity for those looking to invest in this evolving asset class. What is an...
Read MoreAs a not-for-profit dealing with the never-ending struggle to raise funds, you might look for more creative ways to meet your budgeted revenue goals. In some cases, certain activities surrounding high-profile events, such as Super Bowl Squares or NCAA March Madness bracket pools, may seem like...
Read MoreThe IRS recently released a memo outlining new informational requirements for amended tax returns claiming a Research and Development (R&D) tax credit, effective January 10, 2022. Depending on the specifics of your business, the impact could be minor or extremely time consuming. Specifically,...
Read MoreOhio has allocated $500 million in funding for brownfield assessment, remediation and demolition in its 2022-2023 budget. To be considered a “brownfield,” a property must be linked to either known or potential releases of hazardous substances, including asbestos abatement. Run by the Ohio...
Read MoreGoodbye 2021. A year of great anticipation, January 2021 was filled with goodbyes to 2020 and turning our focus to a year of recovery. And recover we did! Segments of the economy re-opened, the S&P 500 registered 68 record highs and by March job openings increased 80% over the prior year, according...
Read MoreIf you received extra money from the IRS in 2021 in the form of the advance child tax credit payment or the third round of Economic Impact Payments (stimulus payments), you will soon receive a letter from the IRS, if you haven’t already. The letters began mailing out in late December 2021 and will...
Read MoreHappy New Year! Gov. Whitmer has given Michigan residents a present in the form of an election to have pass-through entities pay, and deduct, state taxes paid on behalf of its pass-through owners, retroactively effective January 1, 2021. This election removes these taxes from the individual...
Read MoreManufacturers, auto dealers, distributors and retailers have experienced severe supply chain disruptions, chip shortages and idle factories resulting from the pandemic — leading some to significantly reduced inventory levels. A significant reduction in inventory may be even more concerning for...
Read MoreThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ended the employee retention credit (ERC) for periods after September 30, 2021, except for recovery startup businesses. As the ERC had previously been extended through 2021, employers may have already requested advanced payments or reduced payroll deposits...
Read MoreDoes your organization have leases to account for under ASC 842, otherwise known as the new lease standard? Will the standard impact your debt covenants? What’s the best way to transition from ASC 840? Do you know what information to extract from your lease agreements to be compliant? These are...
Read MoreEarlier this year, Ohio passed its 2022-2023 operating budget. The legislation not only renewed the Ohio Opportunity Zone (OZ) Tax Credit, retaining the previous fiscal biennium limit of $50 million in tax credits to be issued, but it also doubled the amount a single application can claim — now up...
Read MoreForming a trust can seem like a daunting or unnecessarily complicated task, but its benefits often outweigh the paperwork and added tax complexity. Trusts are customizable to your specific situation and can help you protect your assets, establish an estate plan, direct how you will ultimately...
Read MoreThe election of a new president in 2020 created much speculation regarding changes to tax law, but minimal lasting changes actually took place in 2021. While the Consolidated Appropriations Act and American Rescue Plan modified and expanded some tax provisions for 2021, we still rely on the Tax...
Read MoreTalk about being thankful. We had more than 350 clients and friends register for our annual fall CPE day — undaunted by the virtual format we presented in again this year. We are always truly happy to put together this day, no matter the format, to help educate clients on what they need to know for...
Read MoreAs we continue to navigate a challenging environment, one certainty remains: year-end tax planning is upon us. Now is the time to look back on your business performance, successes and challenges to determine how you can use those to best optimize your tax position for 2021 — while keeping a close...
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 MoreYour acquisition has deferred revenue, which you know how to treat. But guess what? The accounting rules have changed! Earlier this year, we posted a blog about where deferred revenue “goes” during an acquisition, focusing on the complex process of writing down that revenue as of the date of the...
Read More** Updated 11/15/21 ** On November 5, 2021, Congress passed the long-awaited Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was signed by President Biden on November 15. Below is a look at the two tax-related provisions included in the Act and their potential impact. 1. Crypto Asset Information...
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