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Employee Retention Credit Extended and Expanded
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 in US history. Under the ARPA,…
Read MoreKBF Manager and Senior Manager Additions
Please join us in welcoming to KBF. John Baglien – Audit Manager John joins KBF as a Manager in the Audit practice. John has a background in both…
Read More2021 KBF Director Promotions
We are pleased to announce the promotions of Julie Laake, Ian Pierson, and Jon Skinner. Julie Laake With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Julie specializes in…
Read MoreMultnomah County Preschool Tax Q&A
Personal Income Tax Questions & Answers What are the income thresholds for taxation? Single filers – all Oregon taxable income over $125,000 is taxed at a 1.5% rate. All…
Read More2021 KBF Partner Promotion
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 accounting experience, Darin has spent…
Read MoreCOVID-Related Tax Relief Act of 2020 Implications When Reevaluating Year-End Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets
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) is complicated and requires a…
Read MorePresident-elect Biden’s Tax Plan – Tax Implications of a Changing Administration
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 1, Democrats have secured a…
Read MoreAccounting for Income Taxes–A Path Towards Simplicity–ASU 2013-11
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 for public and private companies…
Read MoreIRS Releases Guidance in FAQs Regarding the Interaction of PPP Loans and the Employee Retention Credit in M&A Transactions
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 the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses took…
Read MoreIRS Form 1099-MISC & 1099-NEC—A New Filing Requirement for Independent Contractor Payments
Traditionally, taxpayers have used Form 1099-MISC to report certain payments to the IRS, including payments made to independent contractors. Form 1099-MISC has been redesigned, and employers will now report all…
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