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IRS Tightens Oversight on Alternative Fuel Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Tax Credit serves as an important federal tax benefit in the United States, reducing the tax burden for businesses and individuals who use fuel for specific qualifying activities. These activities include off-highway business operations, agricultural work and aviation purposes. To strengthen oversight of this program, the Internal Revenue Service has implemented new […]

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IRS Updates R&D Tax Credit Form

Significant changes are coming to how businesses report their Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. The Internal Revenue Service has recently released draft revisions to Form 6765, marking the most substantial revision in the form’s history. Here’s what business owners and financial managers need to understand about these changes. New Reporting Requirements for 2024 For

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The Potential Ripple Effects of Connelly v. United States on Business Succession Planning

By Bryan E. Pearce & Kelly A. Berardi, JD, LL.M.Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP Companies whose business succession planning includes the use of life insurance policies to fund a buy/sell agreement may have to go back to the drawing board. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States has significant implications for

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Maximizing R&D Tax Credits for Life Science Companies

By Tom Yuen, CPA, MSTGray, Gray & Gray, LLP Research and development are the lifeblood of the life science industry. From developing new drugs and medical devices to advancing biomedicine and biotechnology, life science companies pour billions into R&D each year in pursuit of life-changing innovations. However, the R&D process is extremely costly, time-consuming, and

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Maximizing R&D Tax Credits for Life Science Companies Video

https://youtu.be/J8807vzYLY4?si=alh61saBlYSL9s-1 Research and development are the lifeblood of the life science industry. From developing new drugs and medical devices to advancing biomedicine and biotechnology, life science companies pour billions into R&D each year in pursuit of life-changing innovations. However, the R&D process is extremely costly, time-consuming, and risky, with many drug candidates and products failing

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Avoiding Unexpected Tax Implications in Mergers and Acquisitions

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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Sales and Use Tax Five Years After Wayfair

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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Boost Year-End Donations to Your Nonprofits

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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Got a “Business” Idea? You Might Want to Form a Nonprofit

Do you have an idea for a new venture with social benefits or environmental applications? You can set up as a for-profit entity — such as a C corporation, S corporation or limited liability company — with charitable functions. Or, if your key objectives are more altruistic, you may want to consider an alternative: forming a

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Ins and Outs of Private Foundations

The term “501(c)(3) organization” — which refers to the Internal Revenue Code section governing not-for-profit entities — often is used interchangeably with “public charity.” But not all 501(c)(3) organizations are public charities. Some are private foundations, and they’re subject to different tax rules. Individual and Family Charity A private foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization created by

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