Estate & Trust 199A/TCJA Update

A lot of time has been spent examining the implications of tax reform as it relates individuals and businesses. Yet, estates and trusts were also significantly impacted by the Tax […]
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A lot of time has been spent examining the implications of tax reform as it relates individuals and businesses. Yet, estates and trusts were also significantly impacted by the Tax […]
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There is still time to reduce your 2018 tax liability by purchasing qualifying business assets, but you need to act soon! The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has enhanced […]
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Many taxpayers have utilized charitable deductions to help minimize their tax liability. As long as you itemize and your gift qualifies, you can claim a charitable deduction. But did you […]
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Prior to the new tax law, many taxpayers were limited in their ability to utilize federal tax credits associated with the Research & Experimentation Tax Credit. The Tax Cuts and […]
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created more than 100 new tax provisions, which may help to reduce your tax burden in the coming year. These new, along with […]
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The cost of healthcare has been on an upward trajectory for years. With proper planning, taxpayers could take advantage of deducting medical expenses in 2018, but only if you itemize […]
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The Opportunity Zone Tax incentives are a new community development program established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The incentive program allows taxpayers to defer tax on capital […]
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This time of year, taxpayers with investments should be reviewing their portfolio to determine year-to-date gains and losses. If you are projecting large capital gains, it might be a good […]
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their qualifying employees paid family and medical leave in 2018 and […]
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Do you reimburse your employees for business travel expenses? If you don’t, you may want to consider implementing a reimbursement plan, because changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act […]
Read MoreBy Peter Hillenbrand, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Across the Midwest, Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) properties are rewriting the rules of commercial real estate. Vacancy rates are averaging near […]
The application window for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Hospital Transformation Planning Grants opened on May 19, 2026. Illinois’ 97 eligible rural hospitals have until Wednesday, June 17, 2026, […]
By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. When considering the sale of your business, regardless of career stage or circumstance, engaging an experienced sell-side transaction advisor can help […]