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DOD Acquisition Policy – Better Buying Power or a Shift in Power?

The Department of Defense issued a memorandum on January 4, 2011, the subject: Better Buying Power: Guidance for Obtaining Greater…

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Survival Tactic #3 Be Prepared to Report Subcontractor Data & Executive Compensation

Whether you like it or not reporting accurate and timely subcontractor and executive compensation information will be critical to your…

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Reminder – Incentive Stock Option Reporting Required on 2011 Taxes

By Mitchell Kopelman, partner-in-charge of Tax, and Jeff Weinkle, tax manager Beginning last year, any corporation that transfers shares due…

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Using Personal Guaranty Companies to Limit Exposure

If you are a real estate developer with personal guarantees, there may be better ways to secure financing while protecting…

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Taxation of Political Action Committee and IRS Filing Requirements

Taxation of Political Organization Taxable Income A political organization is subject to tax on its “political organization taxable income”.  I.R.C….

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Political Action Committees – Nonconnected Committees and Leadership PACS

Types of Political Action Committees There are several different types of political action committees (“PACs”) which include (1) corporate or…

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WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF CITIZENS UNITED ON POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF NONPROFIT CHARITIES AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS?

President Obama brought the flak around the recent Supreme Court case Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission to an even…

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Do You Have A Split-Interest Agreement?

Split-interest agreements are contributions that are to be shared by the nonprofit organization and other beneficiaries.  A split-interest agreement is…

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IRS Renewed Interest in Compensation and Benefits Paid by Nonprofits: A Visit to the Private Inurement and Excess Benefit Transaction Topic in Today’s Environment

The new and expanded Federal Form 990 (return for exempt organizations) is an indication that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…

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GSA eMod – Rapid Action Modification (RAM)

On November 16, 2009, GSA introduced a new way to expedite administrative and deletion modifications via the eMod system, the…

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SOME BANKS NO LONGER ACCEPTING FORM 8109

Many businesses are required to make tax payments using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (“EFTPS”).  However, some small businesses may…

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VA and GSA Contracts and H1N1 – Are You “Disaster Recovery” Ready?

On October 24, 2009, President Barack Obama declared the H1N1 “swine” flu outbreak a national emergency.  As a result of…

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Exercising Caution in Valuing Motor Vehicle Donations

The IRS has wizened up to the potential for fraudulent reporting in the reported values of donated vehicles.  The IRS…

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Guidance on Non-Profit Mergers and Acquisitions

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently completed its 10 year long project to create standards for the combination of…

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GSA and eSRS Reporting Deadlines Fast Approaching…Don’t Get Left in the Dust

You’ve survived the blur that is Government fiscal year end and now you’re dealing with the rush of getting started…

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House forms “Smart Contracting Caucus”

A bipartisan group of members of Congress have formed a new congressional caucus dedicated to improving oversight of federal contracting…

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Get the Escalation You’re Entitled to – Latest Employment Cost Index Data Released

Wondering what percentage to use for escalation on your multi-year proposals? Or thinking about requesting an increase to your GSA…

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Why Does Every Employee Want Stock Options?

By Mitchell Kopelman, partner-in-charge of Tax Why does every employee want stock options? Why do companies want to give out…

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Know Transfer Pricing to Avoid IRS Difficulty

By Mitchell Kopelman, partner-in-charge of Tax, and Yelena Epova, partner-in-charge of International Services If your company plans to expand operations…

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