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Sales & Use Tax
Jaclyn Harris

What is Washington Business & Occupational (B&O) Tax?

Washington Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax is a tax imposed by the state of Washington on the privilege of doing business within the state. It is a tax on gross receipts, regardless of profit, and is based on the type of business activity being conducted. The tax is imposed on

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Cost Segregation Study Examples

What is Cost Segregation? A cost segregation study might be thought of as an interest free loan that frontloads the depreciation deductions a property would otherwise receive over 27.5 or 39 years. Cost segregation studies free up capital by accelerating the depreciation of § 1245 tangible personal property, land improvements, and

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R&D

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R&D
Rachel Bishop, CPA

Qualifying Expenditures for the R&D Tax Credit

Qualifying expenditures for the R&D tax credit include salary and wages, supply costs, computer rental or lease, and contractor costs.  Salary & Wages There are generally three categories of employees performing research: Employees that perform Direct research. This includes people specifically performing the activities, (researchers, engineers, CAD associates, project managers,

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Cost Segregation

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Sales & Use Tax

Sales & Use Tax
Johanna Monroy

Why Do We Have Sales & Use Tax?

What is Sales & Use Tax? Sales and Use Tax is a consumption tax, a form of tax that is levied by state or local governments on the sale of goods and services. A wide range of goods, including clothing, electronics, vehicles, food, and entertainment, are typically subject to Sales

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Sales & Use Tax
George Messropian

Lack of Documentation on Sales & Use Tax Audits

Defending tax audits can be a daunting process for businesses. Defending an audit requires a thorough understanding of the tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements. Although proper documentation is necessary for all types of tax audits, it is incredibly challenging for Sales & Use Tax audits due to the number

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LIFO

Section 174

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Section 174
Deb Roth, CPA

Section 174 Explained

What is Section 174? Section 174 of the Internal Revenue Code now defines the treatment of Specified Research or Experimental

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