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Component Elections: Taking Cost Segregation to the Next Level
Component Elections: Taking Cost Segregation to the Next LevelIn January of this year, the IRS issued Notice 2026-11, confirming that taxpayers may continue to rely on the existing bonus framework established by the TCJA -- with a date swap. While 9/27/2017 was the...
Cost Segregation
Component Elections: Taking Cost Segregation to the Next Level
Component Elections: Taking Cost Segregation to the Next LevelIn January of this year, the IRS issued Notice 2026-11, confirming that taxpayers may continue to rely on the existing bonus framework established by the TCJA -- with a date swap. While 9/27/2017 was the...
Welcome Guidance Expands Utility of Qualified Production Property for Manufacturers
Welcome Guidance Expands Utility of Qualified Production Property for Manufacturers On February 20, 2026, the IRS released Notice 2026-16, the first formal guidance regarding the implementation of Qualified Production Property (QPP). Enacted by the One, Big Beautiful...
Cost Segregation in Restaurant Properties: The 2026 Tax Playbook
Cost Segregation in Restaurant Properties: The 2026 Tax Playbook Smart Owners Are Using If you own a restaurant in the United States right now, you already know the pressure: Food costs are volatile. Labor remains expensive. Margins are tighter than they were in...
Cost Segregation Analysis for Commercial Real Estate: Is it “Worth” it?
Cost Segregation Analysis for Commercial Real Estate: Is it “Worth” it?Commercial real estate owners have relied on cost segregation for years to reduce tax liability and improve cash flow. With bonus depreciation permanently restored to 100%, investors can decisively...
The Guidance Has Arrived: Notice 2026-11 Confirms Existing Bonus Depreciation Framework
The Guidance Has Arrived: Notice 2026-11 Confirms Existing Bonus Depreciation FrameworkTaxpayers and tax professionals alike celebrated the permanent return of 100% bonus depreciation in the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3). Uncertainty regarding project timing and...
10 BIG Questions to Maximize Real Estate Tax Savings in TY 2025
10 BIG Questions to Maximize Real Estate Tax Savings in TY 2025 The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) has brought real estate investors an abundance of opportunities. This legislation is powerful and multifaceted, and you want to be sure you’re making the most of...
Energy Incentives
Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Verification
Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Verification: New Form 7220 is Key to Multiplying Benefit Five-Fold The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established increased benefit levels for energy-efficient incentives that may only be obtained when Prevailing Wage and...
10 BIG Questions to Maximize Real Estate Tax Savings in TY 2025
10 BIG Questions to Maximize Real Estate Tax Savings in TY 2025 The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) has brought real estate investors an abundance of opportunities. This legislation is powerful and multifaceted, and you want to be sure you’re making the most of...
Top 10 Things CPAs Must Know for TY 2025
Top 10 Things CPAs Must Know for TY 2025 It’s been an eventful year in the world of tax. After months of political activity – and a dramatic 24 hour “vote-a-rama” – the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The legislation has brought...
Sunsets are Scheduled, but the Forecast is Bright: Energy Incentives under the OB3
Sunsets are Scheduled, but the Forecast is Bright: Energy Incentives under the OB3The recently passed One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) has reshaped the federal energy incentive landscape. While the OB3 does establish sunset dates for several long-standing tax...
Clean Energy Investment Credit Explained: What Investors and Businesses Need to Know in 2026
Clean Energy Investment Credit Explained: What Investors and Businesses Need to Know in 2026Clean energy investment in the United States continues to accelerate as businesses and investors respond to rising energy costs, sustainability goals, and long-term policy...
The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OB3)
The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OB3): Unpacking Key Provisions that Impact Corporate TaxpayersBig Bill, Big Impact The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) ushered in sweeping reforms in 2017, but many of its signature provisions were temporary and slated to sunset. The OB3...
R&D Tax Credits
New Legislation, New Opportunity for CA Taxpayers to Claim State-Specific R&D Credit
New Legislation, New Opportunity for CA Taxpayers to Claim State-Specific R&D CreditOn 10/1/2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 711 (SB 711) into law. Effective 1/1/2025, the Bill impacts how California law conforms to the federal IRC,...
Retroactive Reversal of Sec. 174 Amortization: July 6 Deadline Approaches
Retroactive Reversal of Sec. 174 Amortization: July 6 Deadline ApproachesThe One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) established a special retroactive opportunity for small firms. These small business taxpayers can retroactively amend returns for TY 2022, TY 2023, and TY...
Michigan Reintroduces Powerful State-Level R&D Tax Credit – But the Clock is Ticking
Michigan Reintroduces Powerful State-Level R&D Tax Credit – But the Clock is Ticking Michigan has reintroduced a state-level R&D Tax Credit. For the first time in over a decade, taxpayers performing innovative activities in Michigan may claim both federal and...
10 BIG Questions to Maximize Real Estate Tax Savings in TY 2025
10 BIG Questions to Maximize Real Estate Tax Savings in TY 2025 The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) has brought real estate investors an abundance of opportunities. This legislation is powerful and multifaceted, and you want to be sure you’re making the most of...
How Early-Stage Tech Companies Can Claim the R&D Tax Credit for Software Development
How Early-Stage Tech Companies Can Claim the R&D Tax Credit for Software Development Early-stage tech companies across the United States are constantly innovating -- building MVPs, refining codebases, integrating APIs, improving user flows, and solving complex...
Top 10 Things CPAs Must Know for TY 2025
Top 10 Things CPAs Must Know for TY 2025 It’s been an eventful year in the world of tax. After months of political activity – and a dramatic 24 hour “vote-a-rama” – the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The legislation has brought...
Industry Alerts
New Legislation, New Opportunity for CA Taxpayers to Claim State-Specific R&D Credit
New Legislation, New Opportunity for CA Taxpayers to Claim State-Specific R&D CreditOn 10/1/2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 711 (SB 711) into law. Effective 1/1/2025, the Bill impacts how California law conforms to the federal IRC,...
Retroactive Reversal of Sec. 174 Amortization: July 6 Deadline Approaches
Retroactive Reversal of Sec. 174 Amortization: July 6 Deadline ApproachesThe One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) established a special retroactive opportunity for small firms. These small business taxpayers can retroactively amend returns for TY 2022, TY 2023, and TY...
Michigan Reintroduces Powerful State-Level R&D Tax Credit – But the Clock is Ticking
Michigan Reintroduces Powerful State-Level R&D Tax Credit – But the Clock is Ticking Michigan has reintroduced a state-level R&D Tax Credit. For the first time in over a decade, taxpayers performing innovative activities in Michigan may claim both federal and...
Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Verification
Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Verification: New Form 7220 is Key to Multiplying Benefit Five-Fold The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established increased benefit levels for energy-efficient incentives that may only be obtained when Prevailing Wage and...
The Guidance Has Arrived: Notice 2026-11 Confirms Existing Bonus Depreciation Framework
The Guidance Has Arrived: Notice 2026-11 Confirms Existing Bonus Depreciation FrameworkTaxpayers and tax professionals alike celebrated the permanent return of 100% bonus depreciation in the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3). Uncertainty regarding project timing and...
Section 174(A) Election Guidance Released: Big Opportunity, Limited Time
Section 174(A) Election Guidance Released: Big Opportunity, Limited Time In a tremendous win for domestic innovation, the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) repealed mandatory amortization of Sec. 174 expenses. Taxpayers celebrated, while tax providers awaited...
Five Operational Pressures CPA Firms Are Carrying – and What Relieves Them
Five Operational Pressures CPA Firms Are Carrying - and What Relieves ThemIn 1 out of 4 firms with a CAS practice, advisory services comprise more than 30% of overall firm revenue. You know that expanding your advisory capabilities will drive revenue. But as firms...
10 BIG Questions to Maximize Real Estate Tax Savings in TY 2025
10 BIG Questions to Maximize Real Estate Tax Savings in TY 2025 The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) has brought real estate investors an abundance of opportunities. This legislation is powerful and multifaceted, and you want to be sure you’re making the most of...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Latest and Complete Information
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Latest and Complete InformationIt’s been 6 months since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) landed, and its impact has been felt in multiple industries. At this half-year point, let’s consider what we know, what we’ve observed, and what...
The Company You Keep
The Company You Keep Your Study will Only Be as Good as the Company That Performs It You’d like to offer value-added services but won’t trust your clients with just anyone. Perhaps you’ve been hesitant to begin the process, unsure how to select the right partner....
More Than Checking a Box: Using Specialty Tax Advisory Services to Lead
More Than Checking a Box: Using Specialty Tax Advisory Services to Lead When it comes to specialty tax incentives, many top firms today can check at least a box or two: Cost Segregation – ✔️ R&D Credits – ✔️ Energy Incentives –...
Become the Trusted Advisor – And Watch Your Firm Grow
Become the Trusted Advisor – And Watch Your Firm Grow Clearly, their strategy is working -- 80% of the Top 100 Firms report some growth in CAS. “Advisory services are no longer optional — they are essential for firms who want to remain relevant and competitive in...
Complete Tax Strategy Archive
Component Elections: Taking Cost Segregation to the Next Level
Component Elections: Taking Cost Segregation to the Next LevelIn January of this year, the IRS issued Notice 2026-11, confirming that taxpayers may continue to rely on the existing bonus framework established by the TCJA -- with a date swap. While 9/27/2017 was the...
Welcome Guidance Expands Utility of Qualified Production Property for Manufacturers
Welcome Guidance Expands Utility of Qualified Production Property for Manufacturers On February 20, 2026, the IRS released Notice 2026-16, the first formal guidance regarding the implementation of Qualified Production Property (QPP). Enacted by the One, Big Beautiful...
Cost Segregation in Restaurant Properties: The 2026 Tax Playbook
Cost Segregation in Restaurant Properties: The 2026 Tax Playbook Smart Owners Are Using If you own a restaurant in the United States right now, you already know the pressure: Food costs are volatile. Labor remains expensive. Margins are tighter than they were in...
Five Operational Pressures CPA Firms Are Carrying – and What Relieves Them
Five Operational Pressures CPA Firms Are Carrying - and What Relieves ThemIn 1 out of 4 firms with a CAS practice, advisory services comprise more than 30% of overall firm revenue. You know that expanding your advisory capabilities will drive revenue. But as firms...
New Legislation, New Opportunity for CA Taxpayers to Claim State-Specific R&D Credit
New Legislation, New Opportunity for CA Taxpayers to Claim State-Specific R&D CreditOn 10/1/2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 711 (SB 711) into law. Effective 1/1/2025, the Bill impacts how California law conforms to the federal IRC,...
Retroactive Reversal of Sec. 174 Amortization: July 6 Deadline Approaches
Retroactive Reversal of Sec. 174 Amortization: July 6 Deadline ApproachesThe One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) established a special retroactive opportunity for small firms. These small business taxpayers can retroactively amend returns for TY 2022, TY 2023, and TY...
Michigan Reintroduces Powerful State-Level R&D Tax Credit – But the Clock is Ticking
Michigan Reintroduces Powerful State-Level R&D Tax Credit – But the Clock is Ticking Michigan has reintroduced a state-level R&D Tax Credit. For the first time in over a decade, taxpayers performing innovative activities in Michigan may claim both federal and...
Cost Segregation Analysis for Commercial Real Estate: Is it “Worth” it?
Cost Segregation Analysis for Commercial Real Estate: Is it “Worth” it?Commercial real estate owners have relied on cost segregation for years to reduce tax liability and improve cash flow. With bonus depreciation permanently restored to 100%, investors can decisively...
Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Verification
Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Verification: New Form 7220 is Key to Multiplying Benefit Five-Fold The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established increased benefit levels for energy-efficient incentives that may only be obtained when Prevailing Wage and...
The Guidance Has Arrived: Notice 2026-11 Confirms Existing Bonus Depreciation Framework
The Guidance Has Arrived: Notice 2026-11 Confirms Existing Bonus Depreciation FrameworkTaxpayers and tax professionals alike celebrated the permanent return of 100% bonus depreciation in the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3). Uncertainty regarding project timing and...
10 BIG Questions to Maximize Real Estate Tax Savings in TY 2025
10 BIG Questions to Maximize Real Estate Tax Savings in TY 2025 The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) has brought real estate investors an abundance of opportunities. This legislation is powerful and multifaceted, and you want to be sure you’re making the most of...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Latest and Complete Information
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Latest and Complete InformationIt’s been 6 months since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) landed, and its impact has been felt in multiple industries. At this half-year point, let’s consider what we know, what we’ve observed, and what...
The Company You Keep
The Company You Keep Your Study will Only Be as Good as the Company That Performs It You’d like to offer value-added services but won’t trust your clients with just anyone. Perhaps you’ve been hesitant to begin the process, unsure how to select the right partner....
How Early-Stage Tech Companies Can Claim the R&D Tax Credit for Software Development
How Early-Stage Tech Companies Can Claim the R&D Tax Credit for Software Development Early-stage tech companies across the United States are constantly innovating -- building MVPs, refining codebases, integrating APIs, improving user flows, and solving complex...
Top 10 Things CPAs Must Know for TY 2025
Top 10 Things CPAs Must Know for TY 2025 It’s been an eventful year in the world of tax. After months of political activity – and a dramatic 24 hour “vote-a-rama” – the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The legislation has brought...
10 Real-Life Engineering Projects That Qualified for R&D Tax Credits
10 Real-Life Engineering Projects That Qualified for R&D Tax Credits Many engineering firms in the United States still underestimate how powerful the engineering R&D Tax Credit can be. Thousands of engineering projects qualify for R&D Tax Credits...
More Than Checking a Box: Using Specialty Tax Advisory Services to Lead
More Than Checking a Box: Using Specialty Tax Advisory Services to Lead When it comes to specialty tax incentives, many top firms today can check at least a box or two: Cost Segregation – ✔️ R&D Credits – ✔️ Energy Incentives –...
Become the Trusted Advisor – And Watch Your Firm Grow
Become the Trusted Advisor – And Watch Your Firm Grow Clearly, their strategy is working -- 80% of the Top 100 Firms report some growth in CAS. “Advisory services are no longer optional — they are essential for firms who want to remain relevant and competitive in...
Raise Your Glass: Specialty Tax Incentives for Wineries and Vineyards
Raise Your Glass: Specialty Tax Incentives for Wineries and Vineyards The 2025 State of the Wine Industry Report is here and overall sales are shrinking. While the cause is multifactorial, demographics play a large role. Baby boomers -- historically the largest...
Top State and Federal Tax Credits Every Small Business Owner Should Know About
Top State and Federal Tax Credits Every Small Business Owner Should Know About Small business owners across the United States often pay more taxes than necessary simply because they’re unaware of the incentives available to them. Every year, millions of dollars in tax...
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