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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...
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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...
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The Oregon Rebate 2024: What You Need to Know
UPDATE: As of July 24, 2024, Oregon Initiative Petition 17 has qualified for Oregon’s November 2024 General Election Ballot. This...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Perkins’ 2024 Oregon & Washington SALT Comparison
2024 Oregon & Washington Tax Comparison Are you exploring the tax differences between Oregon and Washington to determine the best...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Oregon & Washington Tax Comparison
Oregon & Washington Tax Comparison In search of an overall comparison of state and local taxes between Oregon and Washington?...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Washington’s New Capital Gains Tax Is Being Enforced
The 2021 Washington State Legislature enacted a new 7% excise tax on long-term capital gains, effective for sales or exchanges...
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Tiffany Mellow Receives AICPA 2022 Standing Ovation Honor
Portland, Ore. – December 22, 2022 – Perkins & Co, the largest locally owned accounting firm in Oregon, is thrilled...
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Beyond Income Tax Returns 2022 Edition
As we head into 2022’s filing season, we want to ensure you know about information reporting requirements that you may...