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KBF partners with Avalara to simplify tax compliance for SMEs

By KBF Editorial | May 28, 2021

With frequent changes in tax law in different jurisdictions, it can be difficult for businesses to comply with various tax requirements. KBF CPAs recognizes this…

KBF Manager and Director Additions

By KBF Editorial | May 25, 2021

Please join us in welcoming to KBF our new tax managers and tax director.   Masa Ozaki – Tax Manager Masa joins KBF as a…

KBF Sales and Use Tax Newsletter – 1st Quarter 2021

By KBF Editorial | May 1, 2021

KBF’s quarterly newsletter updates clients on sales and use tax news, developments, and trends from around the country. For our first edition, we feature updates…

Employee Retention Credit Extended and Expanded

By KBF Editorial | March 30, 2021

President Joe Biden recently signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), considered to be one of the largest economic rescue packages…

KBF Manager and Senior Manager Additions

By KBF Editorial | March 5, 2021

Please join us in welcoming to KBF.     John Baglien – Audit Manager John joins KBF as a Manager in the Audit practice. John…

2021 KBF Director Promotions

By KBF Editorial | February 15, 2021

We are pleased to announce the promotions of Julie Laake, Ian Pierson, and Jon Skinner.   Julie Laake With over 15 years of experience in…

Multnomah County Preschool Tax Q&A

By KBF Editorial | January 22, 2021

Personal Income Tax Questions & Answers   What are the income thresholds for taxation? Single filers – all Oregon taxable income over $125,000 is taxed…

2021 KBF Partner Promotion

By KBF Editorial | January 13, 2021

KBF CPAs LLP is pleased to announce the admission of Darin Pretti as a partner of our firm. With more than 13 years of public…

COVID-Related Tax Relief Act of 2020 Implications When Reevaluating Year-End Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets

By KBF Editorial | January 2, 2021

As the calendar year comes to an end, companies are scrambling to finish their year-end tax planning. Assessing valuation allowances for deferred tax assets (DTAs)…

President-elect Biden’s Tax Plan – Tax Implications of a Changing Administration

By KBF Editorial | December 16, 2020

Although appeals continue in the courts, former Vice President Joe Biden is well into his transition plan to assume the Presidency. Additionally, as of December…

Accounting for Income Taxes–A Path Towards Simplicity–ASU 2013-11

By KBF Editorial | December 15, 2020

To download a PDF version please click here Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) establishes financial accounting and reporting standards…

IRS Releases Guidance in FAQs Regarding the Interaction of PPP Loans and the Employee Retention Credit in M&A Transactions

By KBF Editorial | December 11, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently updated its FAQs page and released guidance for parties engaging in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2020. Because of…