Proposed Bipartisan Bill Provides R&D Tax Relief

On March 17, 2023, US Senators Maggie Hassan and Todd Young reintroduced their American Innovation and Jobs Act. This bi-partisan legislation promotes innovation by encouraging new and established businesses to invest in scientific research and development (R&D) of new technologies.

IRS Plans to Release New Guidance on NFTs

The IRS announced on March 21, 2023 that they are soliciting feedback in advance of new guidance on the tax treatment of NFTs as collectibles.

Intangible Assets: What Are They, and How Can The Costs Be Capitalized?

These days, most businesses have some intangible assets. The tax treatment of these assets can be complex.

Tax Law Changes: Now Is a Good Time To Review Your R&E Strategy

It’s been years since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 was signed into law, but it’s still having an impact. Several provisions in the law have expired or will expire in the next few years. One provision that took effect last year was the end of current deductibility for research and experimental (R&E) expenses.

Protect the "Ordinary and Necessary" Advertising Expenses of Your Business

Under tax law, businesses have a valuable tax deduction – advertising and marketing expenses. Generally, businesses can deduct advertising and marketing expenses that help keep existing customers and bring in new ones.

New Tax Relief for Massachusetts Taxpayers

This week, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey unveiled a $742 million tax relief package designed to provide relief to the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable populations and make the state's tax structure more competitive.

Buying a New Business Vehicle? Why a Heavy SUV is a Tax-Savvy Choice

If you’re buying or replacing a vehicle that you’ll use in your business, be aware that a heavy SUV may provide a more generous tax break this year than you’d get from a smaller vehicle. The reason has to do with how smaller business cars are depreciated for tax purposes.

Running Your Business from Home? You May Qualify for Tax Deductions

Many people began working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic — and many still work from their home offices either full-time or on a hybrid basis. If you’re self-employed and run your business from home or perform certain functions there, you might be able to claim deductions for home office expenses against your business income. There are two methods for claiming this tax break: the actual expense method and the simplified method.

Business Tax Limits Have Increased For 2023

An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are indexed annually, and due to high inflation, many have increased more than usual for 2023. Here are some that may be important to you and your business.

How to Minimize LIFO Recapture Tax

If you’re considering converting your C corporation to an S corporation, be aware that there may be tax implications if you’ve been using the last in, first out (LIFO) inventory method. That’s because of the LIFO recapture income that will be triggered by converting to S corporation status. We can meet to compute what the tax on this recapture would be and to see what planning steps might be taken to minimize it.