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Beyond Income Tax Returns Guide: 2024 Edition
Go above and beyond with us. As we at Perkins will spend the start of the new year preparing for...
2024 Year-End Tax Planning Guide
Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals and Businesses As the year winds down, our team at Perkins & Co has been...
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): What You Need to Know
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Halted by Federal Court A federal district court, finding that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)...
Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program (ERC-VDP) Closing on November 22, 2024
The second Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program (ERC-VDP) is closing on November 22, 2024. Continue reading to learn more...
Washington Court Ruling Tightens Restrictions on Investment Income Deductions
Today, the Washington Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Department of Revenue in Antio LLC v. Department of Revenue...
Perkins & Co Announces 2024 Shareholder Promotions
Perkins & Co, a leading accounting and consulting firm with offices in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, is pleased to...
It’s Time to Report Unclaimed Property in Oregon & Washington
Overview of Unclaimed Property Laws Unclaimed property laws began in the United States as a consumer protection program, and they...
Washington’s Annual Business and Occupation Tax Reconciliation of Apportionable Income Due by October 31, 2024
A quick reminder to businesses that engage in apportionable business activities in the state of Washington: you must file an...
You’re Taking Advantage of the Increased Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Amount—Now What?
We recently shared an overview of six steps to follow if you plan to take advantage of the increased basic...
Use It or Lose It: 6 Steps to Taking Advantage of the Increased Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Before It Sunsets
Estate and gift tax exemption thresholds could be cut in half starting on December 31, 2025, leading to substantial increases...
The Oregon Rebate 2024: What You Need to Know
UPDATE 11/11/24: As of November 11, 2024, Oregon voters overwhelmingly rejected Measure 118 with a last reporting of 78% rejecting...
The Impact of Life Insurance Proceeds on Your Estate Taxes: What You Need to Know About the Supreme Court’s June 6 Ruling
Supreme Court Decision on Life Insurance Proceeds & Implications for Federal Estate Tax On June 6, the U.S. Supreme Court...
Demystifying Cost Segregation: Maximizing Tax Benefits in Real Estate Investment
One of the most powerful tools in the tax toolbelt for real estate developers and investors is cost segregation. Veterans...
Important Updates for QuickBooks Desktop Users
Important news for QuickBooks users! Intuit has announced two upcoming cutoff dates for QuickBooks Desktop users’ software — here’s what...
10 Things Craft Breweries Should Consider Before Opening a Second Location
Small craft breweries have been up against some big challenges, with recent years bringing rising operating and material costs along...
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...
Bonus Depreciation Opportunities for Real Estate Businesses Independent of Pending Legislation
Many in the real estate community are waiting with bated breath to see if the Tax Relief for American Families...
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...
Follow the Money: Navigating Real Estate Capital Markets in Uncertain Times
As the country continues to recover from the pandemic, the real estate industry is still navigating its own set of...
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...
Inventory Management: How Outsourced CFO Services Can Improve Your Processes
Do you question the accuracy and availability of your inventory? Does your team ever set out on a treasure hunt...