When a U.S. person or business owns a foreign entity, the tax issue is often disclosure, not just income. U.S. tax law requires detailed reporting and strict recordkeeping, even when there is little or no current U.S. tax due, and penalties for getting it wrong can be severe. U.S. Businesses with Foreign Ownership: Form 5472 If
Recent budget proposals in Washington include a roughly $1.4 billion reduction to the IRS’s annual funding, with a significant portion targeted at enforcement activities. The administration has framed this as a way to streamline operations and trim “inefficiency and duplicative spending,” while House appropriators have advanced a funding bill that would lower enforcement dollars well
Recent data show that Americans are steadily moving out of some higher‑tax, higher‑cost states into jurisdictions with lower overall tax burdens and housing costs. While the decision to move is never only about taxes, migration trends are making it clear: tax policy and cost of living matter more than ever for both individuals and business
The IRS has significantly expanded its online Business Tax Account, opening secure digital access to a much wider range of entities, including partnerships, federal, state and local governments, Indian tribal governments, and tax‑exempt organizations in early April 2026. These organizations (plus some others which already were granted access) can now use the platform to view
Victor Garrido is honored to be recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State CPA for the second year in a row (2025 and 2026), following his inclusion in the inaugural Forbes Top 200 CPAs in America list and recognition as a 2025 '40 Under 40' by CPA Practice Advisor, among others. While this recognition is appreciated,
One of the most common — and costly — mistakes taxpayers make is waiting too long to respond to a tax notice. Across federal and state tax systems, the time allowed to challenge an income tax assessment is strict, jurisdictional, and unforgiving. Missing a deadline often means the assessment becomes final, regardless of merit. Below
Philadelphia Business Tax Changes: What Business Owners Really Need to Know In the last few months, I have been asked on many occasions about the changes in Philadelphia Business taxes and what business owners should know. Note that this change is driven by a legal challenge and the City position that the previous position breaks
In our recent blog posts, we covered the federal impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). In this post, we turn to how these federal changes interact with state tax systems—specifically whether each state chooses to conform to or decouple from the new federal provisions. A state’s tax impact depends on two factors:
As we wrap up another year and prepare our checklists for 2026 tax season, it turns out the IRS has been working on its own New Year’s resolutions. And no, it’s not planning to “eat healthier” — but it is promising to be more forgiving. Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), one
As we approach year-end, savvy business owners and high-income individuals should consider one important strategic move: accelerating charitable donations in 2025. Why? Because starting in tax year 2026, the tax benefit for many large donors will shrink under new federal legislation. Beginning with the 2026 tax year, donors who itemize will only be able to
