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IRS Updates Safe Harbor Conditions for Management Contracts When Using Tax-Exempt Bonds
Management contracts for services get updated guidance on safe harbor conditions with Revenue Procedure 2016-44. Read the article.
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IRS Proposes Regulations to Limit Valuation Discounts for Estate and Gift Tax Purposes
The IRS released proposed regulations that would significantly strengthen its goal of reducing valuation discounts for transfers of minority interests in closely held businesses among family members.
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Colleges and Universities Have Through Year-End to Bring Student Health Plans into Compliance
Colleges and universities have until year-end 2016 to bring health plans for students who are also employees into compliance with the Affordable Care Act. This Insight covers the details.
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How Foundations Can Stay Compliant with Their Compensation Practices
Compensation arrangements have been a focus of IRS scrutiny. We offer some steps for foundations to maintain compliance.
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The FASB Amends Certain Topics to Incorporate SEC Staff Announcements
The FASB amends certain SEC paragraphs to incorporate SEC staff announcements. These amendments are effective immediately.
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Apply Early for the Main Street Tax Credit Program’s Limited Funds in Washington State
The Main Street Tax Credit Program provides B&O or public utility tax credits for contributions to organizations in Washington State.
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Department of the Interior Issues Tribal Contract Support Costs Policy
The US Department of Interior’s final revised policy for determining tribes’ contract support costs may mean reimbursement opportunities.
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City of Seattle Imposes Employee Hours Tax
On June 12, 2018, the Seattle City Council repealed the recently passed employee hours tax in a seven-to-two vote.
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OMB Releases 2018 Compliance Supplement
The Office of Management and Budget released its 2018 Compliance Supplement on May 18. Our Alert highlights some of the key changes.
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May 31 Deadline for Washington’s Required Annual Tax Incentive Surveys and Reports
Taxpayers that claimed a Washington tax incentive in 2017 must file the corresponding survey or report by May 31. Our Alert has details.
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Bonus Depreciation Opportunity for Qualifying Improvement Property Placed in Service Before December 31, 2017
The law on qualifying improvement property has changed, but taxpayers may still be able to use bonus depreciation in some cases.
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Statutory Clarification Allows Organizations with Qualifying Property in New Mexico to Benefit from Cost Segregation Studies
New Mexico House Bill 245 clarifies the types of personal property that may be deducted from gross receipts tax.
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California’s Partial Manufacturing Sales and Use Tax Exemption Now Includes Certain Agricultural Businesses and Electric Power Generators
On September 16, 2017, California expanded and modified its partial manufacturing sales and use tax exemption. Our Alert has the details.
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California Expands Voluntary Disclosure Program
California expanded its Voluntary Disclosure Program with SB 813 to include nonresident partners and out-of-state trusts with in-state beneficiaries.
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Q3 Tax Update for Technology, Clean Technology, Life Sciences, and Communications and Media Companies
Our Q3 update covers accounting methods and other current issues for companies in tech, clean tech, life sciences, and communications and media.
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Employers May Provide Tax-Free Relief to Employees Affected by California Wildfires Through Qualified Disaster Relief Payments
Learn how employers can provide tax-free relief to employees affected by California wildfires using qualified disaster relief payments.
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IRS Issues 2018 Withholding Tables Following Tax Reform
The IRS releases updated 2018 withholding tables that address how employers should satisfy workers’ tax obligations following tax reform.
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New Tax Strategies for Tangible Property
We look at how tax reform may affect taxpayers with tangible property and potential tax-saving strategies in our Alert.
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Clean Energy Tax Is Imposed for Certain Portland Retailers
A new clean energy tax will impose a 1% tax on revenue of certain Portland retailers. Learn how your business may be affected.
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IRS Discontinues Automatic Filing Extension for Certain Forms 1099-MISC and W-2
New IRS changes require payers report individual compensation information earlier in the filing season, on January 31.
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