Carbon-Reduction in Commercial Real Estate
Decarbonizing commercial real estate is becoming an industry-wide imperative. Tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act give taxpayers several options to offset the cost of energy-efficient upgrades.
Overview of the New Renewable Energy Tax Credit under Section 48
The Inflation Reduction Act modified or introduced several energy efficient tax incentives, like the newly created Section 48(e) renewable energy investment tax credit. The base amount can be increased by several optional bonus credits.
GILTI: An Overview
US citizens and tax residents who have formed — or are considering forming — a corporation in a foreign country may be impacted by global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI). The tax implications and considerations are complex. Understanding GILTI is important for making informed decisions for yourself and your business structure.
2023 Updates to Meals and Entertainment Tax Deductions
The rules for deducting meal and entertainment expenses are different in 2023. Browse an overview of common deductible expenses in this article.
Tax Impacts on Leases under ASC 842
Most conversations around lease accounting changes have been about GAAP compliance, so less is known about the tax impact of ASC 842. There are many considerations, and extra calculations may be needed to reconcile the tax and book impact of leases.
Top Ten Issues in Real Estate: 2023
Real estate owners and operators are facing many recurring challenges in 2023, like labor shortages and supply chain disruptions, while they also grapple with new issues like ESG reporting requirements, energy resiliency, and more.
Top Issues for Construction Contractors in 2023
Some of the top issues facing construction contractors in 2023 are the economy, supply chain, higher costs, and labor. Opportunities include hiring women and minorities, sustainable building, construction technology, and more.
Alternative Cost Method Updates for Real Estate Developers
Real estate developers can now use a more streamlined approach to capture estimated common improvement costs using the alternative cost accounting method as outlined in new IRS guidance released in January 2023.
Bankruptcy Challenges for Construction Contractors Post-COVID
Construction bankruptcy filings are trending up due to volatility in the supply chain, labor market, and economy. Guaranteed payment, one of the factors affecting contractor cash flow, is now protected in Virginia as it is in North Carolina.
Changes to 179D in the Inflation Reduction Act
179D, a popular energy efficiency tax incentive, has been expanded and upgraded in 2022’s Inflation Reduction Act. From new deduction amounts to prevailing wage requirements, learn about changes to 179D.