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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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Are You Prepared for Oregon’s Move to Market Sourcing?
A new Oregon law requires taxpayers to use a market-based apportionment methodology for receipts from sales other than tangible personal property.
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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On June 12, 2018, the Seattle City Council repealed the recently passed employee hours tax in a seven-to-two vote.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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New Revenue Recognition Standard Creates Additional Disclosure Requirements for Hospitals
Learn how the new revenue-recognition guidance puts an additional burden on hospitals in the form of disclosure requirements.
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2017 Food and Beverage Industry Analysis: Trump Administration Food Policy Changes, the Impact of Online Grocery, and AgTech Investments
Trump administration food policy changes, online grocery disruption, and the AgTech boom.
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Understanding the Accounting Implications of the New Revenue Recognition Standard for Brokers and Dealers in Securities
Learn about the potential accounting implications for brokers and dealers in securities with the new standard.
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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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New Equivalency Determination Guidance for Not-for-Profits: Revenue Procedure 2017-53
Learn how not-for-profits can determine if foreign grantees are equivalent to public charities in the United States.
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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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Top 10 Challenges that Keep Wine Executives Up at Night
Learn about the top 10 challenges for wine executives and how to proactively address them to create positive change.
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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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