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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

Understanding the R&D Tax Credit and How To Claim It

Understanding the R&D Tax Credit The R&D tax credit is a valuable incentive provided by the government to encourage businesses to invest in research and development activities. It is a tax break that rewards companies for their innovation and technological advancements. So, how does the R&D tax credit work? Essentially,

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R&D
Alex Pak

Changes in Wisconsin R&D Tax Credits

The Wisconsin R&D tax credit refundable portion will increase from 15% to 25% beginning on or after January 1, 2024. The increase will provide an incentive for research and development activity and spending by Wisconsin businesses, helping to develop new products.  The Wisconsin Act 19, Senate Bill 70 change was

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Cost Segregation

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Cost Seg
John Gail

Hotels and Cost Segregation

What is Cost Segregation? Cost segregation is a highly beneficial and widely accepted tax compliance strategy utilized by commercial real estate owners and tenants to accelerate depreciation deductions, defer tax, and improve cash flow. Once used only by big-4 type accounting firms and the nation’s largest real estate owners, this practice

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Cost Seg
Raul Soto

Does Cost Segregation Method Matter?

What is Cost Segregation? Cost segregation is a highly beneficial and widely accepted tax compliance strategy utilized by commercial real estate owners and tenants to accelerate depreciation deductions, defer tax, and improve cash flow. Once used only by big-4 type accounting firms and the nation’s largest real estate owners, this practice

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Energy

Sales & Use Tax

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Sales & Use Tax
Kamal Shah, CPA

Utility Studies for Sales and Use Tax Exemptions

While specific exemptions vary from state to state most manufacturers are aware that all states offer some type of sales & use tax exemptions for having operations located within their state. Manufacturers always capture all of the savings pertaining to sales tax exemptions on raw materials, machinery and equipment, but

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Sales & Use Tax
Benjamin Kluwgant

Different Types of Sales Tax Nexus for E-Commerce

For online businesses, navigating the ever-shifting sands of sales tax can feel like wandering through a labyrinth. One wrong turn, and you could face unexpected tax liabilities and penalties. Understanding sales tax nexus – the connection that triggers your obligation to collect and remit sales tax in a state –

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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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