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Can you benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act’s expansion of two tax incentives for energy-efficient construction of commercial and residential buildings? These are the Sec. 179D deduction and the Sec. 45L credit.

The Inflation Reduction Act expands the R&D payroll tax credit for eligible small businesses for tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2022. Learn more about what’s new and what requirements must be met to qualify.

Tax Credit Helps Employers Who Hire Certain Employees If your business is looking to hire, you should know about a valuable one-time tax credit. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), which is available through 2025, encourages employers to hire from […]

Good news: There's still time for small businesses to make some tax-smart moves between now and year end to lower their federal income tax bills this year. Plus, there probably won't be any significant unfavorable federal tax changes that will take effect in 2022. That means you can plan with greater certainty this year than last year. Here are some ideas to consider before New Year's Eve.

Have you taken the time to evaluate your personal tax situation for 2022? Fortunately, the federal income tax rules haven't changed much from last year — and it appears that no major last-minute changes are in the works. So, you can plan with more certainty this year than in some past years. Here are several strategies to consider implementing before year end.

The IRS is providing broad-based penalty relief to most taxpayers who filed certain 2019 and/or 2020 tax returns late due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out if you might qualify.

Tax Breaks for Home Energy Conservation Upgrades The Clean Vehicle Credit for electric vehicles is getting a great deal of attention, but the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) also includes many new or revised home energy improvement related tax credits. For […]

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) updates the credit of up to $7,500 for new clean vehicles and introduces a tax credit of up to $4,000 for the purchase of used electric vehicles (EVs). But several rules and restrictions apply, including limits on the prices of vehicles and the income of buyers. Here's what you should know if you're in the market to purchase a clean vehicle.

The self-employed have several options to consider when setting up a tax-advantaged retirement plan. Two popular options — solo 401(k)s and defined benefit pension plans — allow you to make significant annual deductible contributions, but they aren't necessarily easy to set up and operate. Here's some critical information to help evaluate these plans.

Normally, the last-in, first-out (LIFO) accounting method is an effective way to defer taxes. But beware: Retailers and other businesses that use this method could be hit with an unexpected tax bill if their inventory shrinks significantly due to supply chain issues

Pandemic-related lockdowns have forced auditors to conduct many procedures off-site. That change may not necessarily be temporary. After realizing the potential benefits, remote audit procedures may be part of the “new normal” going forward.

Payments related to joint ventures and other so-called “collaborative arrangements” can be tricky to report under U.S. GAAP. Our accounting pros can help provide clarity and direction.