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 MoreThe governor of Illinois has signaled his support for the state’s 2021 Budget Bill, a $42 billion dollar spending package. While the bill does not increase personal income tax rates, it does effectively increase taxes on businesses and their owners by closing several “tax loopholes” identified by...
Read MoreU.S. exporters often wonder whether organizing as a C Corporation is more tax efficient than organizing as a pass-through entity, such as an S Corporation or partnership. To make this determination, U.S. exporters need to consider their ability to benefit from certain export incentives, such as the...
Read MoreWhere does a trust “live” and, consequently, what set of tax rules will apply for the beneficiary? Fiduciary state income tax has always been a complicated tangle of rules. Every state has its own trust residency rules based on the location of the grantor, trustee, beneficiaries, where the trust is...
Read MoreI had the opportunity recently to participate in the 9th Annual Private Equity US Spring Forum virtual event. During our “Sourcing, Practicing Efficient Due Diligence & Downside Risk Mitigation” panel discussion, we had a candid conversation about the pandemic deal market and what the past year has...
Read MoreSince the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), there has been a lot of concern about the deductibility of investment advisory fees. The TCJA repealed the miscellaneous itemized deductions for individual taxpayers’ investment advisory fees for tax years 2018 through...
Read MoreReal estate, like many industries, has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 27, 2021, Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 57 (SB 57) into law to offer additional help. SB 57 offers property owners a chance to file a “COVID complaint” to request that the county value their 2020 properties...
Read MoreOperational resilience speaks to an organization’s ability to continue operations and meet customer needs during times of stress and uncertainty (think natural disaster or data breach). Entities with strong operational resilience can quickly adapt so they can continue providing services without...
Read MoreDespite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the deal market, in many aspects, is on fire — with soaring multiples, a higher than normal volume of deals in play and private equity buyers taking a front seat. However, the pandemic has impacted transactions in critical ways, from valuations to deal timing...
Read MoreOver the course of the last three-plus years there have been a number of significant economic assistance and tax legislation bills passed: Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA), CARES Act, Consolidated Appropriations Act and, most recently, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP). There are more changes likely...
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 MoreIn an effort to enhance accessibility to COVID-19 vaccinations for all Americans, the Biden Administration has clarified an important point about paid leave related to COVID and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP). Employers with fewer than 500 employees can claim refundable tax credits on...
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe it’s been a year since terms like quarantine, social distancing and remote working became part of our normal vocabulary. We’ve been through a lot in 12 months, and our organizations have become stronger, while at the same time, in some cases, have paid a steep toll. Looking...
Read MoreWith the recent signing of the Senate Bill 18 (SB 18), or the Ohio Conformity Bill, the state has made some noteworthy changes for taxpayers. 1. State Individual Extension Conformity Ohio has postponed the filing deadline for state tax returns to May 17, 2021, following the federal...
Read MoreModifications made to the expanded Employee Retention Credit (ERC) were designed to allow more businesses paying employees while experiencing pandemic-related hardships to benefit. While the credit is extended through December 31, 2021, now is the time to focus on claiming your Q1 2021 ERC, which...
Read MoreThis blog was updated 3/31/21 Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic the federal government has implemented various programs to help business owners keep their doors open. Below highlights where four critical sources of funding — Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan...
Read MoreThe Consolidated Appropriations Act contains various COVID-19 economic relief measures. The law includes provisions that extend previous relief provided to large banks on the accounting rules related to credit loss as well as troubled debt restructuring (TDR) until January 1, 2022. Previous FASB...
Read MoreAcquiring a business means going through the process of revaluing the acquired assets and liabilities at the acquisition date fair value. And if you acquired deferred revenue as part of the acquisition, that too must go through this revaluation process. But often that reevaluation results in a...
Read MoreOn March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The $1.9 trillion law is intended to provide sweeping relief from the economic and other repercussions of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to funding for testing, contact tracing, vaccinations,...
Read MoreWhen there is a significant shift in business operations due to a crisis — whether a health pandemic or natural disaster — deliberate leadership is critical not only to survival but also to drive positive outcomes when the crisis abates. Business leaders should address three key areas — cash...
Read MoreThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has distributed $178 billion to hospitals and healthcare providers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the Provider Relief Fund established by the CARES Act back in March 2020. Throughout the crisis, cash was sent to various...
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