Tag Archives: CPA

CAN PARTNERS’ ARM’S LENGTH AGREEMENTS ON VALUATION SURVIVE IRS SCRUTINY?

In a recent Tax Court case, the IRS attempted — unsuccessfully — to supplant the fair market value agreed to by unrelated parties in a partnership transaction with its expert’s higher estimate, asserting that the taxpayer received a taxable capital interest in exchange for services provided to a partnership, not a nontaxable profits interest. If Read More…

BEST PRACTICES IN SUBRECIPIENT RISK ASSESSMENTS AND MONITORING FOR FEDERAL GRANT RECIPIENTS

Subrecipient risk assessments and monitoring are critical aspects of federal grants management. These practices ensure that funds are used in accordance with federal regulations, that grant objectives are met and that the risk of fraud, waste and abuse is minimized. The federal government has set forth guidelines in the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Read More…

TODAY’S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRY PRIORITIZES ITS PROFESSIONALS

Recent years have seen a surplus of headlines forecasting and preparing for a post-2020 work environment. In 2022, companies are still facing COVID-19 concerns, and the reality is that professional services firms face new and continued challenges that include navigating the tax implications of various work arrangements and attracting and retaining talent amid shifting labor Read More…