Michael J. Greenwald

Empower your financial decision making with insights from Friedman's cutting-edge tax advisors on leading Tax Cuts & Jobs Act topics....

Michael Greenwald, Partner at Friedman and Corporate and Business Tax Practice Leader, was recently quoted in New York Real Estate...

The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") recently released the highly anticipated proposed regulations for the Section 199A deductions — allowing for...

Watch the fourth episode in this exclusive series featuring Michael J. Greenwald MPPM, CPA, Partner to help inform your decision-making in light...

There is still considerable uncertainty as to how to interpret many aspects of the new tax law, which results from...

Since the law was passed in 2015, technical corrections to the new partnership audit law are finally giving the new regime...

Freidman’s Bob Charron and Mike Greenwald sit down with Michael Stoler to analyze the Tax Reform Act for individuals and...

Real estate brokers are left scratching their heads and wondering if they will benefit from a substantial tax deduction to pass-through...

When Congress passed the law formerly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) in December 2017, most commentators...

Gain the knowledge you need to reap tax benefits and avoid pitfalls in the wake of the most significant overhaul to...

Friedman LLP’s Mike Greenwald shared pivotal insights on the impact of 2018 Tax Changes on the real estate industry at...

While revamping the United State Tax Code, Congress may have created a “grain glitch.” If left in place, the deduction...

Friedman LLP's Michael Greenwald discusses critical insights on the Tax Reform Act’s impact on small business and real estate. Watch...

Last Friday, December 15, the Conference Report reconciling the House and Senate versions of tax reform was released. Both the...

At present, it’s impossible to know what version of Tax Reform will become law in 2017—the House version, the Senate...

Friedman LLP’s Mike Greenwald shares insights in Long Island Business News in an article about “The Consequences of Saying ‘No’...

By now, you’ve seen media headlines covering the House Tax Reform Bill introduced on November 2. What you may not...

As Washington takes up the mantle of tax reform, Friedman LLP proudly releases a timely study featuring insights gleaned from a...

What key details and policy goals are missing from the Trump Administration’s tax plan? Friedman’s Mike Greenwald highlights the seemingly...

This exclusive Tax Alert provides expert insights on critical areas not mentioned in the President's recently released tax reform framework....

The White House released its promised tax reform agenda, known as the “September Framework.” While longer than the previous version,...

Michael J. Greenwald shares must-know insights surrounding impending adjustments to the Partnership Audit Rules in an exclusive Bloomberg BNA feature....

While an overhaul of the U.S. tax system, especially in the international context, is arguably long overdue. Uncertainty regarding the...

Tax reform changes could help consumers who rely on itemized deductions to lower their taxable income through mortgage interest payments...

Businesses are apprehensive that lawmakers could downgrade many of the changes they’re hoping to see in tax reform to short-term...

With the last major tax overhaul taking place more than thirty years ago, it’s time to modernize the tax code...

Concerned how tax proposals may impact you and your business? Learn how other business leaders would react to tax reform...

Michael Greenwald joined a panel of experts for an NJ Biz event focusing on tax reform and the first 100...

Forthcoming IRS regulations are expected to grant broad powers to those representing partnerships during audits, but these added capabilities could...

Five witnesses, including executives from AT&T Inc., Emerson Electric Co. and S&P Global, testified at the tax reform hearing May...

In a CBS Moneywatch story on the possible impact of a tax overhaul on the Kushner Companies, partner Michael Greenwald...

Investors and analysts are split on what's next for taxes in light of a renewed effort on Capitol Hill to...

The White House in recent days has walked a tight rope in the importance of the first 100 days. Michael...

Who would come out ahead and who would be left behind if President Donald Trump's tax plan were enacted as...

In an article in The Street on Trump’s recent unveiling of his tax plan, Partner and Corporate and Business Tax...

A recent survey* of business leaders conducted by Friedman LLP, showed some counterintuitive results when it came to the proposed...

As Washington takes up the mantle of tax reform, Friedman LLP proudly releases a timely series of insights gleaned from...

Bottom dollar. It conjures up images of orphans dancing across the stage in “Annie” or characters from a Damon Runyon...

Much like the rest of the country, the real estate industry is trying to figure out how it will be affected by the Trump presidency.

Tax-writers are looking at ways to “blend” full expensing and interest deductibility provisions in an overhaul of the tax code....

Law360, New York (February 1, 2017, 8:21 PM EST) -- Tax practitioners who were eagerly awaiting news on how the...

In preparation for Trump’s first 100 days in office, Partner and Corporate and Business Tax Practice Leader Michael Greenwald joined...

Real Estate leaders from around the New York metropolitan area recently gathered with Friedman LLP for a lively and insightful...

Excerpt from LIBN Featuring Michael Greenwald, MPPM, CPA Benjamin Franklin is revered for his sayings including in “this world nothing can be...

With many of president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed economic policies, many changes are underway. His plans could especially transform real estate...

As Seen in Bloomberg BNA All the investors may need to be on board if a partnership wants to “push out” to...

With a week until the election, local business leaders and legal experts convened at a Friedman forum in Philadelphia on...

Mike Greenwald gave his take to Forbes on the complexity of evaluating Trump’s tax history based on information provided in...

The IRS appears to be trying to advance as many pending regulatory projects as possible before the election. The new...

The State of New Jersey, home of low gas taxes, is increasing that tax to fund the state’s Transportation Trust...

As seen in Bloomberg BNA The Internal Revenue Service released three pieces of guidance for partnerships, addressing disguised sales and allocation of liabilities...

The IRS issued an alert yesterday warning taxpayers about a new scam involving emails sent to taxpayers with a fraudulent...

As Seen in Law 360 U.S. politicians have talked about corporate tax reform for years, and experts say they may finally be...

As Seen in Long Island Business News On Dec. 1, about 4.2 million workers who weren’t previously eligible will become entitled to...

With the 2016 election approaching, local businesses should be aware of certain key points when it comes to taxes. Partner...

A new rule forcing partnerships to declare they won’t voluntarily file for bankruptcy as a prerequisite for electing a revamped...

In the second half of 2016, tax practitioners are anticipating a number of key regulations promised by the IRS affecting...

Treasury's proposal to overhaul how intercompany debt is documented and characterized has drawn the most spirited reaction to tax regulations...

Both the House and Senate tax-writing committees are ramping up their focus on tax reform, hoping to set a pathway...

Oh, no. We’re now halfway through 2016, I haven’t filed my 2015 tax returns (fortunately they are on extension) and...

Forbes sat down with Friedman’s Mike Greenwald and Kim Dula to discuss Friedman’s recent research into business leaders’ sentiments regarding...

If you're looking for clues about how the IRS will approach regulations for the new regime for partnership audits, you...

We wrote in late November 2015 about the new partnership audit rules enacted as part of The Bipartisan Budget Act...

Blood pressures are rising at many small businesses now that tax season is underway. Michael Greenwald, partner with Friedman LLP,...

A new regime for auditing partnerships will greatly change how the IRS will examine the entities, so partners are beginning...

Partnership Audit Rules Revised Under 2015 Budget Act It is rare these days for Congress and the IRS to see eye...

Is the new audit regime easier for the IRS to enforce and for practitioners to advise clients about? Michael Greenwald,...

When it comes to taxes, is there a state that is winning the ‘tax battle?’ NJCPA Magazine asked Friedman LLP...

Welcome to the third quarter, when it's time to start thinking of 2015 as a tax year rather than the...

Vincent van Gogh is quoted as saying that, “great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”...

Michael Greenwald, Friedman LLP partner, sat down with The Street to discuss the same-sex marriage ruling and what it means for couples’ social security.

Dr. Seuss once said that “sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” Well, he clearly did not have the employer shared responsibility provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (”ACA”) in mind.

The Supreme Court’s ACA decision may mean a significant increase in reporting requirements. Accounting Today and Friedman LLP partner, Michael Greenwald,...

If you are divorced and retired, you may be leaving money on the table when it comes to Social Security. Friedman...

Partner Michael Greenwald was recently featured on Fox 5 News discussing the pitfalls of leaving money on the table during...

The research tax credit may, in many cases, save taxpayers substantial tax dollars.

Friedman LLP is proud to announce the promotion of Michael Greenwald, MPPM, CPA, to the level of Partner.

Press Mentions and Announcements Principal Michael Greenwald was quoted in several publications: Congress Punishes Commuters in 2014 (WSJ Market Watch) Sausage Makers Don't...

Recent Press Mentions and Announcements Partner David McKelvey was recently interviewed by U.S. News & World Report on individual tax breaks...

Recent Press Mentions and Appointments Principal Michael Greenwald was profiled for a recent issue of Real Estate Weekly. Partner Harriet Greenberg was...

The IRS recently released the highly anticipated proposed regulations for Section 199A deductions. For self-employed individuals and pass-through entities, these regulations...

Friedman LLP will be hosting a timely and informative seminar that will cover how new tax laws will impact the...

Friedman LLP is a proud sponsor of NHP Foundation’s, Putting Faith in Housing: A Panel on Innovative Solutions for NYC’s...

With the New Year comes the most widespread overhaul to U.S. tax law in more than three decades. The Tax...

Friedman LLP’s Mike Greenwald will be one of three speakers at the Obermayer Rebmann Maxxwell & Hippel LLP event discussing...

Concerned how tax proposals may impact you and your business? Learn how other business leaders would react to tax reform...

Michael Greenwald, Partner, will serve as a speaker on a panel of experts addressing business owners who face critical junctures...

Michael Greenwald, CPA, Partner will be speaking on a panel of experts addressing impending changes to tax code, the roll...

Friedman LLP will sponsor The First 100 Days: Obamacare, a panel discussion presented by NJBiz. Partner and Corporate and Business Tax...

An Interactive Forum for Philadelphia Business Leaders Join Friedman LLP and a panel of influential political and business leaders including Sam...

Friedman LLP is proud to sponsor the next CFO Breakfast Learning Series hosted by CFO Studios. Partner and Corporate and...

On December 11, Kate Ulrich Saracene, Counsel at Nixon Peabody LLP, and Friedman LLP's Michael Greenwald will lead an interactive discussion on healthcare reform compliance, providing detailed strategies for employers to implement and meet the ACA's deadlines over the coming months.

Speakers:  Kate Ulrich Saracene, Counsel, Nixon Peabody LLPMichael Greenwald, Principal, Friedman LLP Moderator:Amish Mehta, CPA, Partner, Friedman LLP

Friedman LLP Director of Corporate Tax Michael Greenwald will be speaking at the Greater Atlantic City Chamber's "Understanding the Affordable Healthcare Act" Seminar, taking place on June 12 at the Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point, New Jersey.