The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a significant new tax deduction for qualified business income (QBI) for so-called “pass-through” entities for 2018 through 2025. But it also created uncertainty about whether owners of rental real estate were eligible for the deduction. Recent...
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard of Kickstarter and other popular crowdfunding platforms used to obtain funding from individual investors for everything from independent movies and music to healthcare and legal expenses. In the past few years, crowdfunding platforms have also popped up to offer...
Read MoreThe commercial real estate market has been steadily making improvements since the 2008 financial crisis. While traditional financing is readily available, seller financing may be another viable option for many investors. In seller-financed transactions, the seller generally gives the...
Read MoreOn April 17, 2019, the Department of Treasury issued the second set of proposed regulations regarding the Qualified Opportunity (QO) Zone Program. This long-awaited guidance further clarifies how to comply with the program and how to make it over some of the hurdles associated with structuring...
Read MoreThe IRS and the U.S. Department of the Treasury released round two of proposed regulations surrounding the Qualified Opportunity (QO) Zone Program today. The 169-pages of regulations address many areas, including:How businesses headquartered in designated QO Zones may benefit,The timeline for QO...
Read MorePrior to the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in late 2017, the future of the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) for rehabilitating historic buildings was questionable. The HTC — also known as the federal rehabilitation credit — survived and remains a valuable tool for developers...
Read MoreSignificantly behind the originally published timeframe, the second round of proposed regulations related to the Qualified Opportunity Zone program is currently under review at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The following issues still need to be addressed: ...
Read MoreThe IRS Large Business and International (LB&I) Division is currently pursuing a “compliance campaign” against large land developers of residential communities for improper use of the more taxpayer-friendly completed contract method (CCM) of accounting. The IRS believes some...
Read MoreThe Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB’s) new standard for accounting for leases is poised to take effect for public companies and certain other entities for periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Although early adoption is permitted, other organizations that follow U.S....
Read MoreAre you thinking about renovating or expanding your aging Michigan manufacturing facility? Are you considering building a new facility or going high tech? If so, obtaining a Michigan Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (IFEC) could save you a significant amount on property taxes. ...
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