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What Is a QAP? Understanding Qualified Allocation Plans and LIHTC

Safa Bari September 24, 2026

What Is a QAP? Understanding Qualified Allocation Plans and LIHTC A Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) is the framework a state housing agency uses to establish priorities and criteria for awarding Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to affordable housing developments. Because demand for LIHTC funding often exceeds the amount of credits available, the QAP plays an important role in determining which

Energy Tax Incentive

What Is a QAP? Understanding Qualified Allocation Plans and LIHTC

Safa Bari September 24, 2026

Cost Seg

Overview of Form 3115: What Business Owners Need to Know About Changing Your Accounting Method

Overview of Form 3115: What Business Owners Need to Know About Changing Your Accounting Method Form 3115, Application for Change in Accounting Method, is the IRS form businesses file to request or report a change in how they recognize income or expenses for tax purposes — such as switching from

Matt McKinney September 15, 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

Cost Seg

Overview of Form 3115: What Business Owners Need to Know About Changing Your Accounting Method

Overview of Form 3115: What Business Owners Need to Know About Changing Your Accounting Method Form 3115, Application for Change

Matt McKinney September 15, 2026

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Sales & Use Tax

The Same Digital Service, Different Tax Result:Why State-by-State Taxability Reviews Matter in 2026

Digital products and technology services continue to blur the traditional line between taxable property and nontaxable services. For multistate businesses,

Deborah Dingess September 14, 2026

R&D

Are You Missing Out on R&D Tax Credits?

Presently, U.S. manufacturers and technology companies in the know are leveraging R&D Tax Credits to the tune of $15 billion a

Rachel Bishop, CPA January 21, 2021

R&D

R&D Tax Incentives for the Precast Concrete Industry

When business owners, chief financial officers, and corporate accountants consider R&D Tax Credits, they often conclude that only high-technology companies, innovative

Rachel Bishop, CPA January 21, 2021

Nine Myths About the R&D Tax Credit

I’m introduced to owners and managers of manufacturing and technology-based companies virtually every day, and even after 25+ years in

Deb Roth, CPA January 21, 2021

R&D

R&D Tax Credits Remain Strong Despite Tax Reform

Since federal research and development tax credits were first introduced into law back in 1981, they have been recognized as

Deb Roth, CPA January 21, 2021

R&D

Substantial Tax Credits For Construction & Engineering Firms

It may come as a surprise to some industry professionals that many construction and engineering firms invest significant amounts of

Leila Rayburn January 21, 2021

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R&D

How Companies have Pivoted to Reinvent and Enhance their Business with the R&D Tax Credit

We have seen innovation making a real impact on our society as a whole during this unique time. While there

Jennifer Flynn August 27, 2020

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R&D

Should You Handle R&D Tax Credits Alone?

Deciding Whether to Manage R&D Tax Credits In-House Businesses often find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to claiming R&D tax credits: should they handle the process in-house or outsource it to a specialized firm? Both options have their own benefits and drawbacks, and it’s important to carefully consider

Alex Pak January 2, 2024

R&D

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,

Rachel Bishop, CPA December 20, 2023

Cost Segregation

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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

John Gail July 26, 2020

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Does Cost Segregation Method Matter?

Raul Soto July 26, 2020

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Sales & Use Tax

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 –

Benjamin Kluwgant February 16, 2024

Sales Tax Nexus Explained

For businesses operating across state lines, understanding the concept of sales tax nexus is critical. It’s the determining factor on whether a business has an obligation to collect and remit sales tax in a particular state. A sales tax nexus study is thus an essential instrument that helps businesses assess

Chris Vignone February 16, 2024