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What is GROCO?
We are often asked; “What is GROCO and what does GROCO do for its clients?”. This article will attempt to briefly answer those two questions. GROCO’s Start GROCO, also known as GROCO.com or Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co., LLP, is a family office tax and advisory firm founded in 1964 by Morey Greenstein, CPA. Since…
Read MorePlanning With Cryptocurrency – Part III Minimizing the Tax Effect of Cryptocurrency Transactions
Planning with cryptocurrency continued… In my previous article, I covered how cryptocurrency is taxed and hard and soft forks. This article addresses different strategies for minimizing the tax effects of selling cryptocurrency. I will cover the following topics in subsequent articles: What happens if I contribute cryptocurrency to a partnership or corporation? What should I…
Read MoreFamily Offices after the Era of COVID 19
Are family offices after the era of COVID 19 emerging stronger from the global pandemic? How are family offices reacting to the policies of the new US administration, both in the US and globally, in terms of their investment strategies and structures? With the acceleration of impact investing, led by the next-generation, are family offices…
Read MorePlanning with Cryptocurrency -Part II Tax Implications of Splits, Forks & Airdrops and Much More
In my previous article, “Planning with Cryptocurrency – Part I How is Cryptocurrency Taxed”, I covered how cryptocurrency is taxed. This article addresses why forks in cryptocurrency occur, the different types of forks, how they are delivered and their taxability. In the future, I will be covering the following topics: If I sell cryptocurrency, how…
Read MoreOvercoming Obstacles and Maintaining Personal Growth During the Pandemic
Overcoming obstacles and maintaining personal growth during the pandemic is difficult. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered almost every aspect of our lives. Now a year into the pandemic, we have witnessed the devastating effects that sickness, death and job loss have had on society. Though society slowed down, life during the pandemic did not come…
Read MorePlanning with Cryptocurrency -Part 1 How is Cryptocurrency Taxed?
Tax planning with Cryptocurrency can be tricky. Due to the adoption of cryptocurrency by many financial institutions, the acceptance as a payment method for Companies and the meteoric rise (and drop) in price, many of our clients are asking us some fundamental questions about this class of assets. Fundamental tax questions about this class…
Read MoreEstate Planning with Real Estate Within Your Family After California Prop 19
Estate Planning with Real Estate For many years, we have advised many of our high net worth clients and their families on real estate transactions, restructuring and income and estate planning. Our primary focus is to assist families in preserving wealth, effectively transferring wealth to the next generation, educating them and their children on how…
Read MoreThe History of Valentine’s Day
The History of Valentine’s Day What is the history of Valentine’s Day and is Valentine’s Day a good thing? If you’re a procrastinator like me, the answer is a resounding “No”; and “Yes”. You see, I’m also a romantic. And though I’m late to everything, my mother insists I’ll be late to my own funeral,…
Read More7 Tips to a Better Valentine’s Day
Is there someone you want to make feel cared about or loved this February 14th? If so, here are 7 tips to make their Valentine’s Day a little more special. Be sure to let #1 sink in immediately, as time is short. And pay particular attention to #7, my inexpensive Valentine’s Day ideas. Tip…
Read MoreKeeping Harmony and Wealth Within the Family Upon Your Death
Keeping Harmony and Wealth Within the Family Upon Your Death Keeping harmony and wealth within the family upon your death is often a tricky thing, as illustrated in this account. “You’ll hear from my lawyer, Jason!” Mr. Stevens yelled at his nephew as he stormed out of the room. Such is how a family Thanksgiving…
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