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Learn 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 exchange...
Read MoreRecently, Cohen & Company participated in an ETF Bootcamp event for the investment industry, “Building a Successful ETF Business.” Our panel discussion covered many topics, ranging from reasons to enter the ETF business, including tax benefits of the ETF structure, distribution accessibility,...
Read MoreOn December 27, 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed HB 223 into law, expanding the ability of vendors to deduct sales tax for bad debts. The bill impacts businesses, such as retail stores, that offer store-branded credit cards and applies to debt charged off as uncollectible on or after July 1,...
Read MoreEveryone loves a “Cinderella Story” that begins with a scrappy team of tech-savvy founders and evolves into the next Apple or Google. But that doesn’t happen overnight. A successful technology business starts with a great idea, passion and an entrepreneurial spirit, but ultimately takes planning and...
Read MoreUnder the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), energy projects that meet certain criteria are eligible to receive enhanced tax credit rates under IRC Sections 30C, 45, 45L, 45Q, 45U, 45V, 45Y, 45Z, 48, 48C and 48E. The potential benefits to a project are significant, as the enhanced rates are five...
Read MoreThe Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 created an increased or “bonus” credit rate for certain solar and wind facilities placed in service in connection with low-income communities under Section 48(e). Bonus credit amounts significantly increase the tax incentives of qualified projects and will...
Read MoreWe attended the SBIA Southern Private Equity Conference in late February, talking with private equity group buyers and other professionals focused on smaller, lower-middle market M&A deals — typically companies with $2 million to $10 million of EBITDA. What was the outlook for smaller companies...
Read MoreOn December 28, 2022, the IRS issued proposed regulation REG-100442-22, which may change real estate investment trusts’ (REITs) domestically controlled status. This change could cause non-U.S. investors in these structures to pay potentially significant U.S. tax on any gains realized upon sale of...
Read MoreDuring boom times, M&A activity can be one of the most challenging strategies for organizations to successfully execute, often with high rates of failures. In a challenging environment, say, of rising inflation and interest rates, that challenge becomes even greater. And while pre-deal activities,...
Read MoreThe pace and intricacies of regulatory change in the investment industry are, at times, nothing short of overwhelming. Yet, organizations in this space need to have a clear understanding of evolving regulations, their timing and overall impact. To help you stay up to date, below is Cohen &...
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