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Stay informed with expert insights from the Cobalt CPA team. From tax strategies to real estate trends, we break down complex topics to help you make smarter financial decisions.

Forming an LLC is more than just a legal formality, it’s an essential foundation for your real estate business. Proper formation, management...

Why Every Real Estate Professional Needs an LLC (and How to Do It Right)

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Successful investors know that smart tax planning is just as valuable as a good deal. With complex depreciation schedules, entity structures...

Top Tax Planning Tips for Real Estate Investors and Professionals

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Congress’s H.R. 1, also called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is reshaping the tax landscape for real estate professionals, developers, and...

H.R. 1 and the Real Estate Industry: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Property Owners and Investors

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NEW CITY OF PORTLAND RENTAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS — WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Starting with the 2018 tax year (for tax returns filed in 2019...

Understanding Portland Landlord Registration

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As I'm sure you are all aware, there have been a number of developments in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and federal, state, and local...

Tax Deadline Extensions and Coronavirus Relief Resources Guide

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We hope the past week has seen you healthy (if somewhat isolated) and that you and your families are weathering the developing COVID-19...

COVID-19 Financial Response Plans

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As you have probably heard, the US Congress on Friday passed a sweeping Coronavirus Relief Bill (the "CARES Act"), which has implemented...

Updated Coronavirus Relief Resources Guide

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On Thursday, April 9th, 2020 Adam Abplanalp, the Managing Principal of Cobalt, P.C. joined three other industry professionals to discuss...

Investor Lab: Smart Pivots for COVID-19

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Our latest update focuses on these three acronyms that have entered into common parlance. These three federal government programs are...

PPP Loans, EIDLs, and EIPs (and what they mean!)

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Greetings from the Cobalt Compliance and Advisory Services Team -- we hope this update finds you healthy, safe, and enjoying the rainy...

COVID-19 Resources, Upcoming Tax Deadlines, and More!

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This is going to all clients who we know have taken Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans, or who have been considering them. There's...

PPP Flexibility Act Passes Congress

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Amidst the summer 2020 racial protests, the Portland Business Journal spoke with business leaders throughout the Portland Metro area and...

Portland Business Journal Feature: IT'S TIME TO ACT - Portland businesses' thoughts on ending Racism

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$14 million of Oregon Income Tax Credits will be Auctioned from September 30th to October 4th, 2020.

Save on Taxes and Support Local Film!

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