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Importance of Keeping Track of Adjusted Basis of Your Home

Thomas Kim, CPA Tax Director   As a homeowner, understanding the concept of “adjusted basis” and keeping track of it is crucial for when it comes to reducing or even eliminating taxes related to the sale or disposition of your property. What is Adjusted Basis? The adjusted basis of your home is the original cost of the property adjusted for various factors. It serves as a reference point for calculating capital gains or losses when you sell or dispose of your home. The adjusted basis is not a static value; it changes over time based on certain events and adjustments.
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Tax Considerations for Expanding Operations Into Foreign Markets

Manny Trelles, CPA Tax Director   United States persons (defined as any US citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under US laws, or any person in the US) who continue to seek and expand into foreign markets to maintain a competitive edge in their business should carefully consider the tax impact of foreign investment. A few of the considerations to keep in mind for international tax purposes are as follows: Foreign Entity Structure US persons who have established foreign legal structures or operations should consider both local (foreign) and US tax implications. Our firm can connect you with a qualified
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Prepare for the Estate and Gift Tax Sunset Now

Greg Lambourne, Esq Senior Planning Consultant Nancy Van Lanen, CTFA, EA Estate & Trust Tax Director   Every taxpayer in the United States is subject to certain transfer taxes for gifting away wealth during their life or at their death. However, each taxpayer is granted a “lifetime exemption amount” so they can make limited tax-free gifts. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act increased this lifetime exemption amount to an unprecedented $12.92 million for 2023, but this large exemption amount will expire and be reduced by half at the end of 2025. The IRS says this is a “use it
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New Hires Join WFY’s Tax and Audit Departments

In July, Wright Ford Young & Co. welcomed five new hires to our audit department and tax department. Shane Kuhlman, Angela Manaloto, Joshua Salinas, and Devin Huffman joined our tax department while Andrew Wakefield joined our audit department. We are excited to have these new additions to our growing firm. Welcome to the WFY team! Shane Kuhlman In July, Shane Kuhlman joined WFY’s tax department as one of our three Tax Interns. Shane recently graduated from CSU Fullerton with his degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Accounting. This is his first internship in his accounting career and he’s
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WFY Welcomes New Hires in May and June

Wright Ford Young & Co. welcomes three new hires to our tax department and administrative department. Ricardo Tornero and Michelle Huh joined our tax department and Yesenia Alvarez joined our administrative department. We are thrilled to welcome these new hires join the WFY team. Ricardo Tornero In May, Ricardo Tornero joined the firm as a Tax Senior in our tax department. He graduated from CSU Fullerton with his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Before coming to WFY, Ricardo has been working in the public accounting industry since 2015. Ricardo loves traveling when he can and trying new and exciting food. Michelle
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Tax Guidance on Crypto and Virtual Currency

Manny Trelles, CPA Tax Manager   Recently, the IRS issued additional guidance on crypto and virtual currency. The guidance addressed concerns regarding the timing of income recognition, tax basis, and clarification on terms in cryptocurrency transactions. Cryptocurrency is a type of virtual currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions that are digitally recorded on a distributed ledger, such as a blockchain. Virtual currency is a digital representation of value only available in electronic form. Cryptocurrency and income recognition A taxpayer who provides goods or services and receives an airdrop or payment in virtual currency has taxable income equal to the
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Should My Business Be Filing Income/Franchise Taxes in Other States?

By Ryan Working, CPA, MST Tax Director   As a small to midsize business navigating the world of state income/franchise taxes can be difficult.  Every state has different rules, tax rates, and requirements for filing.  In this article, I will provide some basic concepts we use to help decide if an income/franchise tax return may be required in another state. Economic Presence: Historically, in order to be subject to taxes in a state you would need to have a physical presence in the state.  In recent years due to the development of significant court cases and e-commerce, the vast majority
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Defined Contribution Plan Revisions Issued for 2023 Plan Years and More

Dean Smith, CPA Audit & Accounting Partner   Revisions affecting defined contribution plans (including 401(k), money purchase and ESOP plans) subject to independent audits have been issued for 2023 plan years and beyond. On February 24, 2023, The Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Service issued final forms and related revised instructions for the 2023 Form 5500 filing series. The release includes what could be a significant change in the definition of a participant for purposes of determining whether the plan has exceeded the threshold to be considered a large plan, where an independent audit is required to be included
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Update on Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)

Manny Trelles, CPA Tax Manager   Recently, the US Supreme Court held that the $10,000 penalty for a non-willful failure to file a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) for foreign accounts accrued per report, not per account. (Bittner, No. 21-1195 [U.S. 2/28/23]). In the past, you may have been assessed a $10,000 penalty per account. For example, if a taxpayer failed to disclose 5 foreign bank accounts on the FBAR report, the penalty assessed may have been $50,000 ($10,000 per account). With the US Supreme Court ruling, a taxpayer may only be assessed a $10,000 penalty per
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