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On April 28, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) issued an order (Release No. IA-6961) raising the dollar thresholds that determine whether a client qualifies as a “qualified client” under Rule 205-3 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The new amounts took effect June 29, 2026. Background Section 205(a)(1) of the Advisers…
Executive Summary The client engaged Withum to support its immediate cost optimization priorities across labor and non-labor categories and identifying actionable efficiency opportunities. The engagement was delivered within a condensed two-week timeline, with a focus on producing actionable, decision-ready insights. Withum collaborated with the client to validate assumptions, pressure test cost-reduction scenarios and conduct an…
A Staten Island judge has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on New York City’s Pied-à-Terre surcharge. The TRO pauses the City rollout of the new surcharge as a homeowner lawsuit proceeds. The tax was finalized last month and applies to residential one- to three-family homes, known as “Class 1” properties, as well as “Class…
Leading Industry with a Tech–Forward Vision Matt Walsh, partner and practice leader of Withum’s Industrial and Consumer Products Services Team, was honored in the Finance/Accounting category for helping modernize the Firm’s technology ecosystem. His leadership has supported initiatives that enhance efficiency, streamline workflows and better align technology with evolving client needs, including work with Caseware…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes significant updates to federal Form 1099 reporting requirements that will affect tax-exempt organizations, volunteer organizations, charitable foundations, chambers of commerce, and other nonprofit entities that engage independent contractors and service providers. Beginning with payments made after December 31, 2025, the reporting threshold for Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC…
