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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreTechnology and life science companies often have aggressive growth strategies centered on scalable software or products. To achieve their ambitious goals, these companies typically require multiple rounds of investment capital, sourced from friends and family, angel investors and venture capital...
Read MoreThe estate tax exemption is set to drop significantly after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions expire at the end of 2025. And while the results of the November 2024 election mean it’s possible those tax provisions could be extended with 2025 legislation, it’s also possible they will not. As...
Read MoreNOTE: As BOI regulations continue to evolve, please see our BOI Reporting Resource Center for the most up-to-date reporting deadline information. After delayed deadlines and much uncertainty, Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act...
Read MoreImagine a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) drives your business to new heights. This isn't a distant dream — it's happening now as AI is revolutionizing industries across the globe. Yet, many companies are still on the sidelines, unsure how to begin their AI journey. In this third...
Read MoreGovernor Gretchen Whitmer recently bolstered her commitment to businesses with the enactment of Public Acts 186 and 187, which establish a Michigan research and development (R&D) tax credit. This new legislation incentivizes innovation, growth and investments within the state, allowing for an...
Read MoreThis past year certainly kept business and individual taxpayers on their toes. Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting topics overwhelmingly took precedence for our blog readers. Grant audits — a specialized financial audit many organizations find themselves facing after receiving federal...
Read MorePosted by Mike Dellavalle The digital asset space continues to captivate us with every nuance and (rev)evolutionary moment. For 2025, we believe there will be even more excitement and energy to both monitor and experience. Below are the five trends topping our radar: Approval and Launch of...
Read MoreRecently, we were fortunate to participate on a webinar for the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) discussing the hot topic of converting an existing private fund to a registered fund, versus launching an entirely new one. Below are a few of the critical variables the panel...
Read MoreThis is an exciting time in the world of registered funds — there are new products frequently entering the marketplace in a myriad of ways! Historically we have seen many registered funds, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and closed-end funds, come to market by way of a cash seeding....
Read MoreIf your real estate investment business has decided to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) using a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), it’s important to consider the impact of SEC Rule 3-14 of Regulation S-X, known as S-X 3-14. This set of regulations provides special instructions for the...
Read MoreSince its implementation on January 1, 2019, the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606 has significantly impacted how privately owned software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies recognize revenue. Six years later, in 2025, these businesses continue to grapple with the complexities...
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