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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
Alex Pak

How does the R&D Tax Credit’s “Startup Provision” Work?

R&D Tax Credit Startup Activities and Industries With the expansion of the Research and Development Tax Credit over the years, more businesses than ever before engage in activities making them eligible to claim the R&D tax credit.  Listed below are examples of activities that may be considered qualifying research activities: Add

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R&D
Deb Roth, CPA

How has the R&D Tax Credit Expanded Over the Years?

Governments typically incentivize private industry to produce research and development (R&D) as a strategic tool to advance their economies. Initially temporary, the federal R&D tax credit became the United States’ primary means for rewarding businesses for investment in research. The PATH Act of 2015 permanently extended the R&D tax credit and expanded

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Cost Segregation

Energy

Sales & Use Tax

Sales & Use Tax
Kamal Shah, CPA

What is the New York State Telecommunications and Utility Services Tax?

The New York State Telecommunications and Utility Service Tax In New York, there is an excise tax that applies to the provision of certain telecommunications and utility services, called the Telecommunications and Utility Services Tax Return (CT-186-E). This tax is imposed on the gross receipts derived from providing these services

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Sales & Use Tax
Chris Vignone

Sales Tax Registration Requirements for Businesses

Sales Tax Registration for Businesses A business that is selling goods and services within a state must register with the state’s tax department and collect the sales tax from customers and file the return regularly. Businesses that sell goods or services across state lines must be aware of the different

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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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