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Improving Fundraising Efficiency with Data Analytics
October 1, 2019

Have you ever wondered how Amazon knows what you want before you buy it? The answer is data analytics! Amazon has built a forecasting model that uses data from your previous Amazon activity— including time on site, duration of views, links clicked and hovered over, shopping cart activity and wish lists— to predict what you want. READ MORE +

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Mark Cuccia Featured in Long Island Business News

Featured: Mark Cuccia | Oct 30, 2019

Partner in our Commerical Business Group, Mark Cuccia was featured in the Long Island Business News special edition, "Who's Who 2019: Accounting & Payroll."

A Successful Career Transition to Forensic Accounting

By Eric A. Kreuter | Oct 29, 2019

In this article, Advisory Services Partner Eric Kreuter writes about his own career path to forensic accounting and demonstrates the impact that a CPA can have by expanding into subfields of their practice areas.

Fourth Circuit Upholds IRS Collection of Canadian Income Taxes Payable

By Paul Bercovici | Oct 25, 2019

With more and more individuals maintaining significant connections to both the US and Canada it appears inevitable that the IRS and CRA will seek to increase their use of Article XXVI A in appropriate circumstances to collect on outstanding tax debt on behalf of the other country.

Jay Brower Featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer

Featured: James (Jay) M. Brower, Jr | Oct 9, 2019

State and local tax partner Jay Brower discussed Pennylvania's new state tax requirements with The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Marks Paneth’s 2019 Nonprofit Pulse Survey Results

Oct 7, 2019

Nonprofit leaders can now download Change Management for a New Era, the report of our findings from Marks Paneth's 2019 Nonprofit Pulse survey.

GASB Statements 88 & 89

October 1, 2019

Philip Marciano examines changes introduced by GASB Statements 88 & 89.

Is it Time to Update Your Form 990 Compensation Study?

By Magdalena M. Czerniawski | October 1, 2019

Considering both the “old” Form 990 and the new tax law, it’s time for organizations to review their policies for establishing compensation and also ensure that the basis for that compensation is still relevant.

Improving Fundraising Efficiency with Data Analytics

October 1, 2019

Data analytics tools can help nonprofits maximize their resources, increase donations and engage and retain donors.

The Taxpayer First Act of 2019: What Exempt Organizations Need to Know

By Magdalena M. Czerniawski | October 1, 2019

The Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (“Act”) was signed into law by President Trump on July 1, 2019. It includes several provisions that are important to exempt organizations, as they will bring about filing changes.

Form 990-T Fiscal Year Filers: Why Did I Get This Notice?

By Magdalena M. Czerniawski | Robert Lyons | October 1, 2019

Many nonprofit organizations that fell under the category of 2017 fiscal year filer are receiving an unexpected balance due or refund notices. Tax Director Magdalena M. Czerniawski examines the IRS changes responsible for these notices.

Cryptocurrency: Considerations for Accepting Gifts of Virtual Currency

September 30, 2019

Bitcoin was invented in 2009 and saw limited use for the first few years of its existence, with transactions limited mostly to novelty purchases and early adopters. The past few years, however, have seen increased growth, with bitcoin transactions now in the hundreds of thousands per day and price volatility that has made national news.

Nonprofit & Government Times, Q3 2019

September 25, 2019

Read the latest issue of our Nonprofit & Government Times newsletter for timely insights into recent IRS changes, cutting-edge digital strategies, considerations for accepting virtual currency and more.

Best of the Bar Honorees Announced

Sep 25, 2019

Marks Paneth is pleased to celebrate Philadelphia’s legal community for the third consecutive year through the continued Presenting Sponsorship of Philadelphia Business Journal’s Best of the Bar: Philadelphia’s Top Lawyers awards program.

Laura LaForgia Named to Crain’s Notable Women in Accounting & Consulting List

Featured: Laura E. LaForgia | Sep 23, 2019

Partner Laura LaForgia has been named to the Crain’s New York Business list of Notable Women in Accounting & Consulting for a second consecutive year.

Ripple Effect of New Rent Regulations in NYC Real Estate Industry

By Abe Schlisselfeld | Sep 17, 2019

Co-Partner-in-Charge of Real Estate Abe Schlisselfeld examines how the new rent regulations will have far-reaching implications on the real estate industry for the Commercial Observer.

Will IRC Section 181 Come Back To Life … Again? And Why Would It Matter?

By Christopher A. Cacace | September 10, 2019

A renewal of Section 181 can only be looked at as a positive development for the entertainment industry because it gives production companies another alternative. As with any tax position, it’s important to have a good understanding of each available option.