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ICYMI | Nine Decades of Lifelong Learning

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

January 2021 0

Editor's Note: As we celebrate our 90th year of publication, longtime author and Editorial Board Member Sid Kess brings a rare perspective of The CPA Journal and the…

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More Bankruptcies, More Opportunities and Challenges for CPAs

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA, Alan Gassman, JD, LLM and Lee Slavutin, MD, CLU, AEP

December 2020 0

From name-brand corporations like JCPenney and Neiman Marcus to small and mid-sized companies, businesses of all sizes are responding to pandemic-related lockdowns by seeking refuge…

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Nine Decades of Lifelong Learning

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

December 2020 0

Editor's Note: As we celebrate our 90th year of publication, longtime author and Editorial Board Member Sid Kess brings a rare perspective of The CPA Journal and the…

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ICYMI | Explaining the New Landscape for Charitable Tax Breaks

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA and James R. Grimaldi, CPA

September 2020 0

At first glance, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) had little direct impact on the tax treatment of charitable giving. Drilling down,…

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ICYMI | COVID-19 and Charitable Contributions by Individuals and Businesses

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

August 2020 0

The pandemic has put many people and businesses in need of help. The federal government has responded by enacting Economic Impact Payments, Paycheck Protection Program…

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COVID-19 and Charitable Contributions by Individuals and Businesses

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

July 2020 0

The pandemic has put many people and businesses in need of help. The federal government has responded by enacting Economic Impact Payments, Paycheck Protection Program…

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Deposit Insurance Offers a Safe Haven

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA and Julie Welch, CPA, PFS, CFP

June 2020 0

Good times or bad, it is vital for investors to hold cash reserves. Federal deposit insurance provides an extra layer of comfort, so it is…

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ICYMI—Tax-Efficient Investing

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

June 2020 0

In Brief The tax impact on investment income can be mitigated through the transfer of assets into retirement accounts. Not all accounts and investments are…

COVID-19

First Look at the CARES Act’s Provisions for Tax Relief

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

April 2020 0

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748), signed into law on March 27, 2020, is a $2.2 trillion package enacted to…

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Tax Updates Related to the Coronavirus

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

April 2020 0

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has not only upended the economy; it has also been the catalyst for several tax changes. The Families First Coronavirus Response…

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Tactics for Stretching Retirement Assets under the SECURE Act

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA and Julie Welch, CPA, PFS, CFP

April 2020 0

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, signed into law by President Trump on December 20, 2019, as part of funding legislation…

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Financial Planning Focus on Dividends

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA and Julie Welch, CPA, PFS, CFP

February 2020 0

With stocks at or near record levels, prudent financial planning might call for taking defensive measures. One strategy could be to focus on dividend-paying stocks.…

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The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act’s Tax Changes for Individuals

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

January 2020 0

To fund the government through the end of its 2020 fiscal year and provide funding for various projects and purposes, Congress passed a massive spending…

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Social Security Benefits after Marriage, Death, or Divorce

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

October 2019 0

Making Social Security decisions is relatively simple for seniors filing single tax returns. Assuming modest or no earned income, retirement benefits can begin as early…

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ICYMI | Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Impact at Different Stages of Life

By  James R. Grimaldi, CPA, James A.J. Revels, CPA and Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

October 2019 0

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) made dramatic changes to the rules for individuals that affect tax planning at all stages of…

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Top Ten Changes in the Taxpayer First Act of 2019

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA and Steven I. Hurok, JD, CPA

September 2019 0

On July 1, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (TFA), enacting changes to the IRS's organizational structure, customer service,…

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Explaining the New Landscape for Charitable Tax Breaks

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA and James R. Grimaldi, CPA

August 2019 0

At first glance, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) had little direct impact on the tax treatment of charitable giving. Drilling down,…

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Getting Started with Financial Planning

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA and Edward Mendlowitz, CPA/PFS, ABV

August 2019 0

Financial planning services can be a separate service or an add-on to tax or other services. With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's (TCJA) simplification…

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ICYMI | Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Impact on Individuals at Different Stages of Life

By  James R. Grimaldi, CPA, James A.J. Revels, CPA and Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

June 2019 0

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) made dramatic changes to the rules for individuals that affect tax planning at all stages of…

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Understanding the Duties of a Trustee in Administering a Trust

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA and Edward Mendlowitz, CPA/PFS, ABV

June 2019 0

In Brief Trusts enable individuals to ensure the financial health of loved ones long after they are gone, but only if they are properly set…

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Tax-Efficient Investing

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

May 2019 0

In Brief The tax impact on investment income can be mitigated through the transfer of assets into retirement accounts. Not all accounts and investments are…

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Evaluating the Financial Planning Services Business Model

Is It the Right Time to Start a Planning Practice?

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA and Edward Mendlowitz, CPA/PFS, ABV

May 2019 0

Financial planning is a generic term for all of the services that CPAs perform that deal with a client's individual wealth. It is also a…

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How Collectors Can Utilize the Opportunity Zone Program

Investors See a Potential Replacement for Like-Kind Exchanges

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA and Michael Kelley

April 2019 0

For many investors in art, coins, or fine wine, their investments are their passion. The pride of ownership and the beauty they bring into the…

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New Risks and Potential Rewards in Roth IRAs

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA and James R. Grimaldi, CPA

March 2019 0

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) contains both positive and negative news for Roth IRAs. Some of the implications are obvious, but…

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ICYMI | Getting Divorced under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA, James A.J. Revels, CPA, James R. Grimaldi, CPA and Thomas K. Lauletta, JD

February 2019 0

Despite the best of intentions when couples say, “I do,” more than a few will find themselves eventually saying, “I don't.” Aside from the emotional…

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ICYMI | Getting Married Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA, James A.J. Revels, CPA, James R. Grimaldi, CPA and Thomas K. Lauletta, JD

February 2019 0

More than 2.1 million couples get married in the United States each year (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/marriage_divorce_tables.htm). Few probably give any thought to the tax implications of their…

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New Opportunities Can Create New Revenue Streams

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

January 2019 0

The IRS reports that approximately 70% of taxpayers have taken the standard deduction on their federal income tax return in recent years. Under the Tax…

October 2018 Issue

ICYMI | The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: QBI Deduction Issues for Professionals

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

December 2018 0

Most attorneys, accountants, and other professionals operate as unincorporated sole practitioners, or through partnerships and limited liability partnerships (LLP), making them owners of pass-through entities.…

October 2018 Issue

ICYMI | The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Changes for Securities Investors

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

December 2018 0

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) did not make any major changes to the taxation of gains and losses from securities transactions.…

January 2018 Issue

ICYMI | The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Impact on Individuals

By  Sidney Kess, JD, LLM, CPA

December 2018 0

On December 20, 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) designed to cut taxes on individuals and businesses, stimulate the economy,…

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