The 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 &...
Read MoreSelling a business can be an exciting time, but there are numerous hurdles to overcome well in advance of the finish line to ensure a smooth transaction and to enhance the ultimate market price of the business. A successful sale does not occur overnight, and careful planning and preparation will...
Read 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 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 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 MoreUndoubtedly, since 2020 businesses have experienced a plethora of major disruptions, including accelerated labor market challenges. The shortage of skilled workers coupled with ongoing inflation is forcing employers to do more with less. One way to combat the problem is to upskill employees you...
Read MoreYou’re a small business of 20 or so people. It’s hard enough to keep up with customer demands, and to add to the work load you seem to get a new “security” questionnaire from customers every week. These questionnaires are time-consuming to complete, and none of them are the same. Many of the...
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 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...
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