Update on 100 Percent Meals Deduction for Contractors
Construction contractors and other taxpayers can maximize year-end tax planning with the 100% meals deduction, which will be reduced to 50% on January 1, 2023.
What Is the Interest Rate’s Impact on Residential Real Estate?
Rising interest rates and inflation are impacting the residential housing market, but to what degree? The market is volatile and uncertain in every sector from existing and new homes and home improvement to multi-family construction.
The State of Affordable Housing
The U.S. faces an affordable housing crisis in both residential and multi-family real estate. What led to this point and how are different solutions tackling the issue?
The CHIPS Act and Its Impact on the Construction Industry
The CHIPS Act was signed into law on August 9, marking a multi-year, $280 billion investment in advanced manufacturing and technology. The construction industry – and Virginia – stand to benefit in more ways than one.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Can Help Construction Contractors in the War for Talent
Amid the labor shortage, construction contractors can recruit from certain targeted groups that traditionally face barriers to employment. In return, they can claim the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
State of the Supply Chain in 2022
The new normal for the global supply chain is anything but normal. We track the path through COVID, inflation, and in between and lay out possible solutions for companies to use moving forward.
The Impact of ASC 842 on Commercial Real Estate
Private company adoption of the new lease accounting update, ASC 842, is well underway. The impact will be felt in areas other than the balance sheet, especially for businesses in commercial real estate and construction.
Changing Guidance for Federal Contractors Over Vaccine Mandates
An executive order could require federal construction contractors to implement a vaccine mandate on all federal jobs; however, recent court challenges make following the standard tricky, especially from one contract to another.
Guidance for Contractors Who Use Per Diem
Construction contractors can use the temporary 100 percent business meals deduction for per diem expenses. Rate changes are in effect as of October 1, 2021. Contractors may want to review their expense reimbursement policies.
Excess Real Estate Losses Could be Permanently Eliminated in Build Back Better Act
The Build Back Better Act contains a lesser-known tax proposal to permanently eliminate certain excess business losses. Especially for rental real estate owners, the effect is potentially substantial.