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The Importance of a Well-Defined Transition Plan in Wealth Management
In 2023, Don Bielen wrote about The Keys to Successful Business Succession Planning, where he explained why having a trusted...
City of Portland Adopts and Expands Tax Incentives
In 2023, Portland City Council passed incentives to stimulate economic activity in Portland’s Central City and encourage investment and jobs...
Updated Interpretations of Public Law 86-272 May Impact Your Business’ 2023 State and Local Tax Obligations
Over the past few years, there have been numerous developments in state and local tax regulations. The interpretation of Public...
Perkins & Co Integrates Business Transition Services to Preserve Family’s 50-Year Legacy
A multi-generation manufacturing company with a rich 50-year legacy is owned equally by three family groups. The company has been...
Delaware Corporations: Annual Report and Franchise Tax Filing Requirement Due by March 1
Is your business incorporated in the state of Delaware? If so, you are required to file an annual report and...
The Future of Audit in Five Predictions
Technology is taking audit services into the future. While auditors are beginning to explore the possibilities afforded by technology, including...
CECL Accounting 101: A Comprehensive Guide to the Current Expected Credit Loss Model
In 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new accounting guidance to estimate credit losses on financial assets. Privately...
What the Tax Relief for American Workers and Families Act Means for Businesses Across the U.S.
With pre-pandemic business tax credits expiring, Republicans and Democrats have come together to support a new framework for tax reform—one...
2023 Oregon Agricultural Employer Overtime Tax Credit
The application period for the 2023 Oregon Agricultural Employer Overtime Tax Credit closes on January 31, 2024. Certain agricultural employers...
2023 Year-End Tax Planning Guide
2023 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals With rising interest rates, inflation, and continuing market volatility, tax planning is as essential...
Beyond Income Tax Returns Guide: 2023 Edition
As we at Perkins & Co will spend the start of the new year preparing for the upcoming filing season,...
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): What You Need to Know
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal law designed to enhance transparency in business ownership to combat money laundering...
IRS Enacts Temporary Pause on New Employee Retention Credit Claims
Amid concerns about fraudulent claims, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has implemented a moratorium on processing new claims for the...
The Keys to Successful Business Succession Planning
Succession planning is critical for a business’s future ownership and leadership, yet most business owners procrastinate in preparing for their future....
Perkins & Co Announces New Shareholders and Expansion of Service Line
Portland, Ore. – August 23, 2023 – Perkins & Co, a leading accounting and consulting firm located in Portland, Oregon,...
Washington’s Annual Business and Occupation Tax Reconciliation of Apportionable Income Due by October 31, 2023
A quick reminder to businesses that engage in apportionable business activities in the state of Washington: you must file an...
Seven Strategies for Sustaining Your Business’s Commitment to DEI
In May, I had the privilege of speaking on a panel titled “Building DEI Into Your Firm’s DNA” at the...
How to Encourage Business Growth in Today’s Uncertain Economy
In today’s economy, businesses face a challenging landscape that demands strategic decision-making and careful evaluation of risk tolerance, market positioning,...
Perkins & Co Ranked Third Most Diverse Accounting Firm in Portland-Metro Area
Portland, Ore. – June 7, 2023 – Perkins & Co, the largest locally owned accounting firm in Portland, is pleased...
Foresight Beats Hindsight at Tax Time: Seven Ways to Make Filing Faster and Easier in 2024
As a public accounting firm, we see firsthand the challenges businesses and individuals face at tax time. The filing process...
10 Things Craft Breweries Should Consider Before Opening a Second Location
Small craft breweries have been up against some big challenges, with 2022 bringing rising operating and material costs along with...
Washington’s Supreme Court Upholds the New Capital Gains Tax
The highly anticipated Supreme Court ruling is here: Washington’s excise tax on long-term capital gains is here to stay. The...
Expense Classification Tips for Breweries and Distilleries: Understanding COGS, SGA, and Expenses Offsetting Revenue
Revenue growth and gross margin percentages are key metrics to owners, managers, suppliers, customers, and investors of companies in the...
Multnomah County Ballot Measure 26-238: Eviction Representation for All
Perkins was recently engaged to provide tax analysis on the proposed Multnomah County ballot measure 26-238 set to be voted...