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Sales & Use Tax
Kamal Shah, CPA

What is a Reverse Sales & Use Tax Audit? 

A Reverse Sales & Use Tax Audit (RSUTA) is a structured review of prior period purchase activity designed to identify and recover Sales & Use Tax overpayments as opposed to the traditional focus on underpayments in state audits. Whereas State initiated audits are aimed at detecting underpayments and assessing additional

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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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R&D

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R&D
Rachel Bishop, CPA

Common Challenges When Claiming R&D Tax Credits

The R&D tax credit is a governmental incentive designed to encourage research and development activities in the US. This credit offers a dollar-for-dollar reduction on federal taxes for qualified expenses related to developing new or improved products, processes, software, technique, formula, or invention. Although claiming this credit can offer considerable

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R&D
Deb Roth, CPA

Is Your Research & Development (R&D) Provider the Right Fit for You?

The Research & Development (R&D) tax credit enables companies of all sizes across various industries to reduce their federal income tax for qualified research expenses. Claiming this credit can potentially result in significant cost savings and an increase in cash flow, making it highly beneficial for startup and existing companies.

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Cost Segregation

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Patrick Esteban

Cost Segregation for Short Term Rentals

As a short-term rental property owner, maximizing your tax savings is essential for the success of your investment. One effective strategy to achieve this is through cost segregation. Cost Segregation for Short Term Rental Owners Cost segregation is a tax-saving technique that allows you to accelerate the depreciation of certain

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Cost Seg
Patrick Esteban

The When and Why of Cost Segregation Studies

What are the Benefits of a Cost Segregation Study? There are a number of benefits associated with a Cost Segregation study and its various applications. To the extent you have taxable income, a study will help mitigate some or all of the tax liability for the current and possibly future

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Energy

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Imran Syed

Navigating the Energy Star Certification Process for Homes

ENERGY STAR certified homes are not only energy efficient, but they also offer better comfort and play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions. Achieving this certification can unlock various financing options, like the 45L Tax Deduction, making the tax credit a highly beneficial pursuit for homeowners. However, understanding and successfully

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Deb Roth, CPA

R&D & Energy For Real Estate: Tax Accounting Methods

What Does the IRS Extending the R&D Tax Credit Claims Transition Period Mean? Construction and real estate firms often ask us: “How do we qualify for the R&D tax credit?” Our boilerplate answer is to review the 4-part test below to ensure you have a qualification marker that covers the

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Sales & Use Tax

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Sales & Use Tax
Chris Vignone

Understanding Use Tax Audits

A use tax audit is a review of a business’s compliance with use tax laws. It can be a daunting process, but with proper preparation, its impact can be minimized. What is a Use Tax Audit? Use taxes are imposed on the storage, use, or consumption of tangible goods purchased

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Sales & Use Tax
Benjamin Kluwgant

Sales Tax versus Use Tax: What is the Difference?

Understanding Sales and Use Taxes Sales tax and use tax  are both taxes imposed on the sale or use of tangible goods within a state or municipality. While they are similar in nature, it is important to understand the key distinctions between the two. Definitions: Sales Tax: A sales tax

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LIFO

LIFO
Sara Richardson

Can LIFO Still Provide Tax Savings in 2023?

While inflation is not at the high levels seen in the last couple of years, if you haven’t elected LIFO previously, now is the time to look at Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) accounting. If you have inventories of machinery and equipment, glass products or any concrete or cement inventory, there could be

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LIFO
Source Advisors

How Inflation Drives LIFO

Understanding LIFO as an effective mitigation strategy for inflation is an economic challenge that significantly impacts a wide range of businesses, from manufacturers and distributors to retailers. Amidst the challenge of rising costs for raw materials and finished goods, the Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) inventory method emerges as a potent strategy to

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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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