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Data Center Sales Tax Incentives Are Changing: What Developers and Operators Should Review in 2026

Deborah Dingess October 13, 2026

Data Center Sales Tax Incentives Are Changing: What Developers and Operators Should Review in 2026 Data center investment continues to accelerate across the United States, but the sales tax incentives used to attract those projects are becoming less predictable. For developers, operators, contractors, and technology companies, 2026 has reinforced an important point: a data center exemption should never be treated

Sales & Use Tax

Data Center Sales Tax Incentives Are Changing: What Developers and Operators Should Review in 2026

Deborah Dingess October 13, 2026

Energy Tax Incentive

Overview of Form 7220: How Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Rules Affect Your Clean Energy Tax Credit

Overview of Form 7220: How Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Rules Affect Your Clean Energy Tax Credit Form 7220, Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) Verification and Corrections, is the IRS form used to document that a clean energy project met labor standards required under the Inflation Reduction Act and to calculate

Safa Bari October 7, 2026

Sales & Use Tax

Data Center Sales Tax Incentives Are Changing: What Developers and Operators Should Review in 2026

Data Center Sales Tax Incentives Are Changing: What Developers and Operators Should Review in 2026 Data center investment continues to

Deborah Dingess October 13, 2026

Energy Tax Incentive

Overview of Form 7220: How Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Rules Affect Your Clean Energy Tax Credit

Overview of Form 7220: How Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Rules Affect Your Clean Energy Tax Credit Form 7220, Prevailing Wage

Safa Bari October 7, 2026

Energy Tax Incentive

What Is a QAP? Understanding Qualified Allocation Plans and LIHTC

What Is a QAP? Understanding Qualified Allocation Plans and LIHTC A Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) is the framework a state

Safa Bari September 24, 2026

R&D

6 Common Misconceptions About R&D Tax Credits

The Research & Development (R&D) tax credit can enable businesses to increase cash flow and savings, reduce the Federal income tax rate,

Deb Roth, CPA June 5, 2023

R&D

What Does the IRS Extending the R&D Tax Credit Claims Transition Period Mean?

The IRS extended the transition period for taxpayers to perfect their refund claims for R&D Tax Credits through January 10, 2024. Taxpayers

Deb Roth, CPA June 1, 2023

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R&D

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.

Rachel Bishop, CPA January 24, 2023

R&D

TCJA Changes That Could Impact R&D

TCJA R&D Changes Explained Changes stemming from the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) have made the R&D credit

Deb Roth, CPA January 24, 2023

R&D

How to Qualify your R&D Tax Credit Provider

Our consultative approach sets us apart from other providers. It allows us to invest time in understanding clients’ history, current

Rachel Bishop, CPA February 10, 2022

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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

Deb Roth, CPA November 15, 2021

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R&D

What is Research & Development?

Many industries invest in research and development to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge within their respective markets. By investing in this credit, businesses can increase their cash flow and reduce their tax rate, thus opening opportunities to further invest in advancements within their industry. Some of the common

Deb Roth, CPA July 18, 2024

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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

Rachel Bishop, CPA July 11, 2024

Cost Segregation

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Tangible Property Regulation Studies

What is a TPR (Tangible Property Regulation) study? A Tangible Property Regulation (TPR) study is an analysis that examines a company’s compliance with the Tangible Property Regulations. In this context, tangible property refers to real property such as land and improvements to land (e.g., site improvements and buildings), as well

Greg Bryant April 26, 2024

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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

Patrick Esteban February 28, 2024

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Qualified Leasehold Improvements

What is a Qualified Leasehold Improvement Property? Qualified vs. Non-Qualified Leasehold Improvements From 2001 through 2017, Qualified Leasehold Improvement Property (QLIP) were most improvements to a building’s interior made under a lease. This includes interior improvements such as HVAC, fire protection systems, alarm systems, and security systems. It only applies to commercial buildings, such as retail or

Source Advisors August 2, 2019

Sales & Use Tax

Telecommunications and the Federal Universal Service Fund Fee

The Role of Telecommunications in the Federal Universal Service Fund Telecommunications companies operating in the United States are subject to

Chris Vignone April 25, 2023

Sales & Use Tax

What is Business Personal Property Tax?

The Business Personal Property Tax Business Personal Property Tax is a tax assessed on tangible personal property businesses own. This

Kamal Shah, CPA April 14, 2023

Sales & Use Tax

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

Johanna Monroy April 11, 2023

Sales & Use Tax

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

George Messropian April 7, 2023

Sales & Use Tax

New York City Utility Excise Tax

What is the New York City Utility Excise Tax? In New York City, the Utility Excise Tax (UXS) is a

Chris Vignone March 3, 2023

Sales & Use Tax

The Usage and Management of Tax Exemption Certificates

What is a Tax Exemption Certificate? Tax exemption certificates are documents issued by taxing authorities, usually the states, that grant

Kamal Shah, CPA February 16, 2023

Sales & Use Tax

Maximizing Savings with the Multiple Points of Use (MPU) Exemption

The digital age has brought incredible advancements to businesses, but it has also complicated tax compliance, particularly when it comes to software purchases. One key opportunity for companies is the Multiple Points of Use (MPU) exemption, a little-known provision in sales and use tax laws. This exemption offers significant savings,

Kamal Shah, CPA January 29, 2025

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Sales & Use Tax

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

Chris Vignone November 5, 2024

LIFO

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

Source Advisors April 13, 2021