It’s safe to say that this global pandemic is stressing everyone out. COVID-19 has heightened our worries about staying healthy, working remotely and trying to navigate social distancing without being totally isolated. wonder how to have tough conversations about money and make decisions when each have their own unique viewpoint and emotional reactions to what’s going on in the world around them.

Congress passed a second economic relief package called the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Act) totaling over $480 billion.

The CARES Act and near historic low interest rates have made split charitable gifts much more attractive for those taxpayers seeking to make larger legacy gifts.

Those families who look to preserve, protect and pass generational wealth recognize a strategic opportunity as interest rates and asset values continue a downward trend. We review wealth transfer strategies families are deploying to capture the unique benefits of these unprecedented market conditions.

The 2018 tax filing season is upon us and the IRS is once again open for business. This is the first year taxpayers will see the effects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In addition, on January 18, 2019, the IRS published final regulations and three related pieces of guidance on application of the pass-through tax break. In a nutshell, the regulations provide clarity on what type of businesses and investments qualify for the pass-through tax break.

In California a ballot initiative could increase commercial & industrial property taxes, we outline the proposal and provide a few ways to prepare if you are potentially impacted.

We are currently in the second tax season after the significant federal tax law changes. While there are no major changes from last year, there are some items to note when working with your tax advisor to prepare your 2019 individual income tax return.

The Treasury has outlined expanded deferral opportunities for O Zone funds and laid out penalties for violating those rules. We review these new rules and rewards that come two years after the Trump administration’s 2017 overhaul of our tax system, creating opportunity zones.

Tax planning should happen all year long, not just when you are getting ready to file your tax return. An important part of tax planning is good recordkeeping.