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State Tax Amnesty and Penalty Relief Programs: Indiana, Illinois, and Washington

Kenneth Harris July 31, 2026

State Tax Amnesty and Penalty Relief Programs: Indiana, Illinois, and Washington Several states are offering limited-time tax amnesty and penalty relief programs that allow eligible taxpayers and businesses to resolve outstanding tax obligations while reducing or eliminating penalties. Although these programs share the goal of encouraging voluntary compliance, each has unique eligibility requirements, covered tax periods, and application rules. Indiana Tax Amnesty 2026 The Indiana Department of Revenue’s Tax Amnesty Program runs from July 15, 2026 through September 9, 2026.

State Tax Amnesty and Penalty Relief Programs: Indiana, Illinois, and Washington

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Washington Expands Retail Sales Tax to Services

Washington Expands Retail Sales Tax to Services States are increasingly reaching beyond the traditional, narrowly enumerated list of taxable services to expand the taxable base. Washington’s ESSB 5814 is one of the most aggressive recent examples: effective October 1, 2025 (and amended effective July 1, 2026), it redefined what constitutes

July 20, 2026 No Comments

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Washington Expands Retail Sales Tax to Services

Washington Expands Retail Sales Tax to Services States are increasingly reaching beyond the traditional, narrowly enumerated list of taxable services

Joe Jacoby July 20, 2026

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Sales Tax Changes for SaaS and AI Software: Colorado and California Lead the Way

States Are Expanding Sales Tax to SaaS and Digital Products: What Businesses Need to Know The sales and use tax

George Messropian, Kamal Shah, CPA July 7, 2026

Maximizing Elective Payment: How the Attestation Safe Harbor Protects Direct‑Pay Value through 2026

Maximizing Elective Payment: How the Attestation Safe Harbor Protects Direct Pay Value through 2026 The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced

Matt McKinney March 6, 2026

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IRS Releases Rev. Proc. 2025-28: New Guidance on R&D Deductions Under OBBBA

IRS Releases Rev. Proc. 2025-28: New Guidance on R&D Deductions Under OBBBA On August 28, 2025, the IRS issued Rev.

Deb Roth, CPA, Matt McKinney August 29, 2025

Georgia State Research Credit Carryforward Period Update

Georgia State Research Credit Carryforward Period Update The state of Georgia has announced a change to the carryforward period for

Source Advisors January 1, 2025

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Upcoming Changes to Form 6765: What Taxpayers Need to Know for 2024 and Beyond

Upcoming Changes to Form 6765: What Taxpayers Need to Know for 2024 and Beyond The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is

Deb Roth, CPA October 2, 2023

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Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum 20214101F

Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum 20214101F On Friday, October 15th, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service published Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum 20214101F. In

Deb Roth, CPA August 2, 2023

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House of Reps Unveiled Three Proposed Tax Bills

House Bills Spur Discussion of Business Tax Extenders On Friday, June 9, 2023, the House of Representatives unveiled three proposed

Matt McKinney June 12, 2023

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Revised IRS Procedural Guidance Released

R&E Amortization Updates On December 12th, 2022, the Service released an advance copy of Rev. Proc. 2023-8, which provides procedural

Matt McKinney December 13, 2022

IRS Releases Rev. Proc. 2025-28: New Guidance on R&D Deductions Under OBBBA

IRS Releases Rev. Proc. 2025-28: New Guidance on R&D Deductions Under OBBBA On August 28, 2025, the IRS issued Rev. Proc. 2025-28, which provides procedures for making elections and changing accounting methods related to research and development (R&D) expenses under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This guidance is

Deb Roth, CPA August 29, 2025

Georgia State Research Credit Carryforward Period Update

Georgia State Research Credit Carryforward Period Update The state of Georgia has announced a change to the carryforward period for research credits beginning with tax periods after January 1, 2025. This change specifically addresses the duration within which unused research credits can be applied to offset future tax liabilities. Key

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Net Operating Losses Vs. Passive Activity Losses for Cost Segregation

Net Operating Losses Vs. Passive Activity Losses for Cost Segregation When the CARES Act temporarily revived five-year Net Operating Loss

Matt McKinney July 29, 2023

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House of Reps Unveiled Three Proposed Tax Bills

House Bills Spur Discussion of Business Tax Extenders On Friday, June 9, 2023, the House of Representatives unveiled three proposed

Matt McKinney June 12, 2023

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The Final Bonus Depreciation Regulations

The Final Bonus Depreciation Regulations On September 21, 2020, the IRS released an advance copy of the final bonus depreciation

Greg Bryant September 28, 2020

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The Current State of ADS Under the TCJA and CARES ACT

The Current State of ADS Under the TCJA and CARES ACT Introduction to the ADS The Alternative Depreciation System is

Greg Bryant September 20, 2020

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Proposed Section 1031 Regulations

Proposed Section 1031 Regulations On June 12th, 2020, the Treasury published REG-117589-18 in the Federal Register. These proposed reliance regulations provide guidance

Greg Bryant June 27, 2020

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Rev. Proc. 2020-22 Changes to the Section 163(J) Interest Limitation

Rev. Proc. 2020-22 Changes to the Section 163(J) Interest Limitation On April 10th, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service posted Rev.

Greg Bryant April 27, 2020

Net Operating Losses Vs. Passive Activity Losses for Cost Segregation

Net Operating Losses Vs. Passive Activity Losses for Cost Segregation When the CARES Act temporarily revived five-year Net Operating Loss (NOL) carrybacks and eliminated the 20% haircut, there were many articles written on using them in combination with the fixed “retail glitch” for Qualified Improvement Property (QIP). Often overlooked in

Matt McKinney July 29, 2023

House of Reps Unveiled Three Proposed Tax Bills

House Bills Spur Discussion of Business Tax Extenders On Friday, June 9, 2023, the House of Representatives unveiled three proposed tax bills. We view these bills as an opening offer, unlikely to pass in their present form, but they will inform later Congressional debate. In this summary, we will focus

Matt McKinney June 12, 2023

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IRS Announcement 2024-24: Updated Reference Standard 90.1 for § 179D

IRS Announcement 2024-24: Updated Reference Standard 90.1 for § 179D Announcement 2024-24 refers to the upcoming updates that will align

Imran Syed May 20, 2024

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Inflation Reduction Act Tax Savings For Real Estate

Inflation Reduction Act Tax Savings for Real Estate On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, the Senate passed the Amendment of H.R. 5376,

Imran Syed July 21, 2023

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Treasury Releases Green Book

Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction On Friday, May 28th, 2021, the Treasury Department released the Green Book, also known as the

Imran Syed June 4, 2021

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Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction

Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction On December 27, 2020, a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill with tax extenders was signed

Imran Syed December 30, 2020

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New Bill Outlines Covid Relief and Economic Stimulus Provisions

New Bill Outlines Covid Relief and Economic Stimulus Provisions Congress passed the Appropriations bill, which included the latest Covid relief

Deb Roth, CPA December 12, 2020

IRS Announcement 2024-24: Updated Reference Standard 90.1 for § 179D

IRS Announcement 2024-24: Updated Reference Standard 90.1 for § 179D Announcement 2024-24 refers to the upcoming updates that will align the § 179D tax deduction with ASHRAE 90.1-2022. Energy Efficient Commercial Building Property (as defined under Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code) placed in service after December 31, 2028,

Imran Syed May 20, 2024

Inflation Reduction Act Tax Savings For Real Estate

Inflation Reduction Act Tax Savings for Real Estate On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, the Senate passed the Amendment of H.R. 5376, “The Inflation Reduction Act.” This bill contains many energy-related tax provisions. For many building owners, developers, and designers, the most important provisions are the significant changes to the New Energy

Imran Syed July 21, 2023

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Notice 2023-65: New Guidance on Section 45L Energy Efficient Home Credit

Notice 2023-65: New Guidance on §45L Energy Efficient Home Credit Section 45L Energy Efficient Home Credit was extended and amended

Imran Syed October 28, 2023

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Inflation Reduction Act Tax Savings For Real Estate

Inflation Reduction Act Tax Savings for Real Estate On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, the Senate passed the Amendment of H.R. 5376,

Imran Syed July 21, 2023

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