Unlocking the Value: The Essentials of Purchase Price Allocation

By Ruby Castaneda

What is a PPA? A Purchase Price Allocation (“PPA”) is a financial accounting process that takes place after a business acquisition or merger. It involves the allocation of the purchase price to the acquired company’s tangible and intangible assets. The purpose of a PPA is to determine the fair value of the acquired assets and…

Withum Enhances Commitment to Diversity in Early Career Pipeline

By Ruby Castaneda

It is Withum’s longstanding belief that the Firm’s greatest asset is its people. To ensure a prosperous and longstanding career with the Firm, Withum intentionally implements programs that foster a culture rooted with an Employer of Choice focus. It is the Firm’s mission to be a place where underrepresented talent and emerging professionals can show…

The Emerging World of Tokenization: Opportunities and Challenges

By Allison Katz

In the realm of finance, a revolutionary trend is emerging: tokenization. This process involves converting real-world assets into digital tokens, a concept gaining traction worldwide. As reported by Bloomberg, the Philippines Bureau of the Treasury’s recent decision to offer 10 billion pesos ($179 million) of tokenized treasury bonds marks a significant step in this direction….

IRS Provides Relief Surrounding the Energy Credit Online Portal

By Allison Katz

Many questions have surfaced amongst auto dealerships regarding seller and transfer reports and how to properly report them on the IRS Energy Credit Online Portal. While the roll-out of the portal has been bumpy, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) is working through the problem areas as they are presented. The updated IRS guidance regarding these…

IRS Provides Limited Relief Surrounding IRC 174

By Allison Katz

The IRS released two pieces of favorable guidance on Friday, December 22, 2023, clarifying the definition of contract research and identifying automatic changes in accounting methods for the 2023 taxable year in relation to Section 174 research and experimental (“R&E”) expenditures. While taxpayers are still waiting for Congress to pass legislation allowing immediate expensing of Section…

NYC Biotechnology Tax Credit: A Refundable Financial Incentive for Life Science Companies

By Ruby Castaneda

The NYC Biotechnology Tax Credit offers a valuable financial incentive to investors and owners of qualified biotechnology companies. This credit can offset various taxes including business corporation tax, general corporation tax, and unincorporated business tax. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, a company must: How to Apply Applications should be submitted by January 15 following the…