Defending IRS Cash Based Audits – Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The Case for Using a Forensic Accountant

By Allison Katz

Why a Forensic Accountant? Using a forensic account is essential in developing a strategy to handle and defend the findings of a cash-based audit. However, before delving into how they can assist counsel and the client, it’s essential to define what a forensic accountant is. Forensic accounting is a subset of the accounting profession. The Oxford Dictionary…

Research & Development Tax Credits for the Food & Beverage Industry

By Allison Katz

The R&D Tax Credit is a tax incentive that can be applied as a dollar-for-dollar offset against a company’s tax liability if they engage in activities related to the design and development of a product, process, formula, invention, software, or technique within the United States. Additionally, start-up businesses with less than $5 million in gross…

Case Study: Limousine Company Claims Electric Vehicle Tax Credits 

By Whitney Irish

Learn how Withum helped a limousine company with its corporate income tax return to claim over $150,000 in electric vehicle tax credits. Download a PDF of this case study Executive Summary A Withum client, an established limousine company experiencing significant growth, was unsure of the recent effects of new tax policies and credits that applied…

Exploring IRC Section 382: An Essential Consideration for Life Sciences Entities

By Allison Katz

In the life sciences sector, the journey from research to a marketable product often spans several years. During this phase, entities typically accrue substantial Net Operating Losses (NOLs), earmarked to counterbalance future taxable income. A pivotal change emerged on January 1, 2022. Research and Experimentation (R&E) expenditures, once directly deductible, now must be capitalized for…

SuiteCommerce vs. SuiteCommerce Advanced: A Comprehensive Comparison 

By Allison Katz

Selecting the right e-commerce platform can be the key to achieving your business objectives. For Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or companies considering e-commerce, NetSuite offers two robust solutions: SuiteCommerce (SC) and SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA). Let’s pin SuiteCommerce vs. SuiteCommerce Advanced and explore what these platforms are, how they empower e-commerce goals and their key…

Bitcoin ETF: The Wait Is Finally Over!

By Allison Katz

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the price of bitcoin, marking a major breakthrough for the cryptocurrency industry. 11 ETFs were simultaneously approved Wednesday January 10, 2024 by the SEC signaling a positive shift in the overall acceptance of digital assets. The significance of these…

Withum Extends Its Agreement With Premier Sports Network for 2024

By Ruby Castaneda

Premier Sports Network is pleased to announce it has extended its agreement for a second year with Withum, a Top 25 Public Accounting and Advisory firm in the US. As a Player Care Partner at PSN, Withum has been able to grow its sports desk and portfolio, working closely with some of the highest-performing athletes…

Tax Framework Released: Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

By Allison Katz

We are excited to announce that Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) released a bipartisan tax framework that promotes Main Street businesses, while also providing more financial security to families in need. The agreement is between the two Chairs, but respective ranking members and leadership support…

Tax Savings Programs for Massachusetts Life Sciences Companies

By Ruby Castaneda

For those operating or investing in Massachusetts Life Sciences Companies, you should be familiar with the following programs: Massachusetts Companies The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Tax Incentive Program application window is now open and is offering lucrative tax savings to eligible companies. Companies that apply and are accepted into this program can benefit from various…