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Insights Center: 2025 Tax & Legislative Changes

Individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organizations are all affected by the new tax law – and we are ready to help. Start by staying informed; you’ll find our analyses of the new law’s many provisions here.

Cyber Roundup – August 2020
August 13, 2020

As you can see, cybercrimes go on ‒ pandemic or no pandemic. It’s way too early to start opining on what the historical, economic, cultural and social effects it will have on our lives.

Direct-to-Consumer – the Fastest Growing Segment in Retail
August 10, 2020

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have flourished in recent years. Many companies, including both well established and insurgent brands, are choosing to bypass intermediary channels and take their product directly to the customer.

President Issues Four Executive Orders
August 8, 2020

Today, President Trump signed four executive orders aimed at extending COVID-19 relief provisions as lawmakers continue to be unable to reach an agreement.

Localities Set Up Recovery Loan and Grant Programs
August 3, 2020

In addition to the various federal and state loan programs that were created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some local jurisdictions have established their own loan and grant programs.

Are You Prepared for an IRC Section 965 Repatriation Audit?
August 3, 2020

As part of the growing IRS compliance review campaign, there is now a direct focus on high-net-worth individuals, especially those who have formed private foundations and also those with international business activities.

Intangible Assets in the Cannabis Industry – Measuring the Success of Acquisitions
July 30, 2020

In the last year, a lot of attention has been given to the amount of goodwill on cannabis companies’ balance sheets.

Bankruptcy: Recovery and Resurgence
July 28, 2020

Are the funds from your PPP loan about to run out? Have your operations been crippled by the pandemic? Are you starting to feel pressure from your creditors? Have you thought about restructuring your existing obligations but don’t know where to begin?

Building an Effective Succession Plan and Exit Strategy for Construction Industry Owners and Executives
July 22, 2020

Is your privately-owned construction business ready to consider or re-consider an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) as a financial alternative to selling it?

PKF International Worldwide Tax Guide 2020/21
July 15, 2020

The latest edition of the PKF International Worldwide Tax Guide for 2020/21 is now available for download. This annual publication covers 146 jurisdictions, providing an overview of taxation and business regulations on a country-by-country basis.

IRS Wealth Squad Announces New Audit Campaign for High-Net-Worth Taxpayers
July 9, 2020

With the IRS moratorium on new audits set to expire on July 15, the IRS Large Business and International (LB&I) Division Commissioner, Douglas O’Donnell, announced the first significant initiative after the moratorium: examinations of several hundred high-net-worth individuals, with a focus on their ownership of partnerships, trusts and other pass-through entities, as well as their involvement with their own private foundations and international holdings.
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Cyber Roundup – July 2020
July 8, 2020

The last bulleted news item in this month’s Roundup speaks to a breach resulting from password mismanagement.

Charter School Networks in New York: A Range of Options and Structures
July 7, 2020

When it comes to setting up a charter school in New York, there are important considerations to ensure success and sustainability.

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