With more and more people consuming content digitally, Georgia is now one of the many states taking advantage of taxable revenue opportunities in this space. Georgia Senate Bill 56, signed on May 2, 2023, requires digital products, goods, services and codes downloaded in Georgia to be subject to...
Read MoreWe launched Cohen & Company’s 2023 Summer CPE Webinar Series with a discussion on sales and use tax, an area that is top of mind for many of our clients these days. It’s at the forefront of conversations as states increasingly turn to sales tax as a more significant revenue source...
Read MoreThe Employee Retention Credit (ERC) introduced in March 2020 was a key tool in helping employers keep their teams intact while the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic played out. While the ERC ended on September 30, 2021, eligible employers can still amend their payroll tax returns to take advantage...
Read MoreA Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a vehicle designed to give everyday investors the opportunity to access professionally managed real estate properties, without the hassle. Similar to a mutual fund, a REIT is a pooled investment fund, but it invests in various real property such as...
Read MoreGovernor Mike DeWine signed Amended Substitute House Bill 33 (HB 33) into law earlier this month. The bill includes numerous pro-taxpayer changes, detailed below, for both Ohio businesses and their owners. Operating appropriations of the bill took effect July 4, 2023, while remaining provisions...
Read MoreSince March 2022, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by more than 500 basis points, and the future of those rates is uncertain at best — making it difficult for commercial real estate businesses to plan for future projects. In addition, Fitch Ratings has estimated that around 23%...
Read MoreWhile most energy tax credits benefit taxpayers who own energy efficient improvements, certain credits are reserved for those who construct these improvements — such as real estate developers. Section 45L is one of those special credits that developers can use to their advantage. Thanks to...
Read MoreOn May 31, the IRS published Notice 2023-44, further defining which projects qualify for the enhanced Section 48C tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Section 48C offers $10 billion in credits for investments in new, expanded or re-equipped manufacturing facilities producing...
Read MoreCommercial building owners and tenants have been entitled to deductions under Section 179D since 2006. While the deduction has served as an incentive to make commercial buildings energy efficient, it may not have been impactful enough to sway decisions on improvements that move the needle. ...
Read MoreHistorically, energy projects have often produced more tax credits than sponsors have the ability to use. This has required sponsors to undergo a significant effort to syndicate the credits, which generally means finding investors with the right tax appetite that will invest in a project in...
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