With a significant tax bill seemingly stuck in Congress, many clients are asking, “Should I file or extend for the March 15 and April 15 tax deadlines? Some background: The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) stormed through the House of Representatives with a resounding bipartisan vote (357-70) approving […]
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Individuals and businesses need be aware of upcoming deadlines for filing taxes and submitting various forms. Staying informed and prepared will help ensure compliance with the IRS requirements and avoid potential penalties. Below are the key deadlines for the 2023 tax year that you need to mark on your calendar. For Individuals: April 15, 2024:
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By James DeLeo, MBA, CPA/MST & Kelly Berardi, JD, LL.M.Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP One of the most important aspects of any M&A deal is the tax planning. While experienced dealmakers know to expect certain tax consequences, there are often unexpected tax implications that can arise. These unexpected tax bills can have a significant impact
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On January 31st, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Relief for American Families & Workers Act of 2024, which includes significant changes to Section 174 Research and Development (R&D) expensing rules, enhancements to the Child Tax Credit, and restoration of several other business friendly provisions. The bi-partisan agreement still needs to be finalized and passed
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By Derek Rawls, CPA, MSTGray, Gray & Gray, LLP The landmark Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. in 2018 fundamentally altered the landscape of sales and use tax compliance for businesses with multistate sales. By overturning the physical presence requirement, the Court paved the way for states to require remote sellers to
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You likely already know that year end is the optimal time for not-for-profits to conduct gift-giving campaigns. Donors are more generous during the holidays, and many people wait until the last minute to make tax-deductible gifts before the Dec. 31 deadline. In fact, according to Double the Donation, 10% of all charitable giving occurs on the
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Your not-for-profit organization is probably assisted by volunteers who aren’t financially compensated. But your staff — including executives — are almost certainly paid a commensurate salary and benefits for their work. Compensation issues are always tricky, but they’re made more so by tax and legal requirements for nonprofits. Setting executive pay is particularly fraught because if
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The $1.7 trillion federal omnibus spending package that was signed by President Biden on Friday, December 23 did not include a provision to reverse the recently enacted requirement that businesses amortize their R&D expenses. This was despite industry pressure for an extension or removal of the requirement to begin amortizing R&D expenditures, which went into
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The Inflation Reduction Act that became law in August included a provision that increases, expands, and extends the investment tax credit (ITC) for solar photovoltaic systems installed on residential properties. The law restores the 30% tax credit that was previously available for systems installed prior to 2020 and is applicable to qualifying installations completed between
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On November 8 voters in Massachusetts narrowly approved a constitutional amendment authorizing an additional personal income tax of 4 percent on all annual income above a $1 million threshold. While similar amendments have been proposed and voted on in prior years, this is the first time the measure has passed. Proponents estimate the new tax,
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