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Tax Deal Killers: How Tax Issues Can Impact Transaction Value
Technology companies hoping to get in on the M&A boom will want to first maximize their valuations. We look at some of the complex areas where tech companies’ tax assets and liabilities can impact value.
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How Initiative Petition 28 Could Impact Oregon Residents, Businesses with New Tax
Proposed Oregon Initiative Petition 28 would impose an unlimited gross receipts tax on C corporations with Oregon sales of more than $25 million. If passed, this tax would have significant ramifications for businesses and residents in Oregon.
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Seattle Nixes Square-Footage Tax
Seattle mayor Ed Murray signed Seattle City Ordinance Number 124910 on December 1, 2015, ending the Seattle square-footage business tax. Effective January 1, 2016, this change means the last tax due is for the period ending December 31, 2015.
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California to Kick-Off 2017 with $100 Million for California Competes Tax Credit
The California Competes Tax Credit program begins accepting applications January 2, 2017. Here’s what applicants need to know about the competitive process.
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Claiming an Education Tax Credit or Deduction Now Requires a Form 1098-T—with Some Exceptions
If you’re planning to claim education credits or deductions for 2016, be aware of changing regulations concerning Form 1098-T. Read more.
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Oregon Tax Issues to Watch After Measure 97 Defeat
Oregon voters turned down Measure 97, but state budget deficits mean similar proposals may be on the horizon. Read our Alert.
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Donor-Advised Funds May Have Implications for Public Charities
As donor-advised funds become more prevalent, it’s important to understand the implications for the donor and the public charity receiving the donation. We explore different scenarios in this Insight.
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New Accounting for Leases Could Make Some Restaurants’ Balance Sheets Look Less Appetizing for Stakeholders
Learn how new accounting standards may cause difficulties for your restaurant’s leases and balance sheets.
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Proposed Regulations May Require Additional Reporting from Disregarded Entities
Proposed regulations may require additional reporting for disregarded entities (DREs) in the United States. Foreign-owned, single-member limited liability companies should start preparing now. Learn more in this Insight.
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Shared-Loss Payments Received from the FDIC Are Subject to Washington B&O Tax
The Washington State Department of Revenue determined that payments made by the FDIC to banks that acquire the assets or liabilities of other failing banks are subject to state B&O tax.
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For Health Care Organizations, Federal Awards Come with New Compliance Requirements
Organizations receiving federal awards must comply with the uniform guidance. We outline the most important areas to watch in this article originally published in California Healthcare News.
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How to Classify and Track Trade Spending
Classifying trade spend costs can be confusing. It’s often incorrectly considered a selling expense when it should be netted against revenue. We cover exceptions and some tips in this Insight.
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Construction Audits and Controls Can Help Keep Large Tribal Projects On Track
Large capital projects can be beneficial to an entire tribe, especially if completed on time and within budget. A midpoint or close-out construction audit can help tribes protect their investment from risk and potentially find substantial savings.
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Chief Financial Officers Guide Companies More Efficiently with Cost Accounting
Learn how determining production costs with a cost analysis can help your company run efficiently with greater profit margins.
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Tax Deferrals and Transactions: A Good Combination for Transportation Companies?
Transportation companies can use favorable tax accounting methods or annual elections to help bolster cash flow by reducing your tax liability.
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Offset Payroll Tax with R&D Credits
New or small businesses may be eligible to apply for the R&D tax credit against their payroll tax.
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Update Your SEFA to Accommodate Uniform Guidance Changes
Changes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) are required by the uniform guidance and effective for financial statement audits of fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014.
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Protect Your Data on Amazon S3: Security Permissions and Best Practices
Mismanagement of Amazon S3 permissions settings can cause significant data leaks. Learn how to mitigate the risk.
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Durable Management Structures at Middle Market Firms: Q&A with Moss Adams Partner Steranka
Discover how implementing a durable management structure can help your middle-market firm grow.
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The FASB Clarifies Award Modification Guidance
ASU 2017-09 clarifies which changes to share-based payments awards are required to be accounted for as modifications.
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