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We are keeping an ear to the ground so that when updates and regulations occur surrounding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, you will know first. Check back here and follow us on social media to receive breaking news as it occurs.

Have questions about how the legislation affects your personal and business tax planning? Contact your local Blue & Co. tax advisor.

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IRS Federal Penalty Assessment and Abatement – The More You Know

By: Thomas Nowak, Principal Typically, when taxpayers receive a notice and are assessed penalty and interest related to their federal income and informational tax returns, there is a tendency to […]

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Summary of Ways and Means Committee Proposed Tax Changes

Ways and Means Proposed Tax Increases

By: Derek Gray, CPA, Director On the morning of September 13, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee released details of proposed tax increases totaling $2.9 trillion. The revenue raised […]

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How Did the American Rescue Plan Affect your Child Tax Credits?

By: Aimee Reavling, CPA, Director & Andy Arnold, CPA, Senior Accountant The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was passed by Congress in March 2021 to aid economic recovery from […]

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Employee Retention Credit Relief and Impact on Taxpayers Continues

B: Aimee Reavling, CPA, Director & Justin Gubser, JD, CPA, Manager With the expansion of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) under the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Relief Act of 2020 […]

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Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

By: Derek Gray, CPA, Director & Chuck Mallick, Senior Manager On August 10, 2021, the Senate passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill. The $1 trillion bill now moves to the House, […]

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Estate and Gift Planning in Uncertain Times

Estate and Gift Planning in Uncertain Times

By: Derek Gray, CPA, Director, and Chuck Mallick, CPA, Senior Manager On the campaign trail, President Biden frequently mentioned significant changes to the estate tax. His proposals generally centered around […]

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Changes to Capital Gains Tax & Planning Strategies – American Families Plan

By: Derek Gray, CPA, Director; and Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Manager The capital gains tax has long been part of the political tug-of-war, and with the release of President Biden’s […]

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IRS Deadline Extension

IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline

On March 17, the IRS ended weeks of speculation and issued an information release (IR-2021-59), which provides individual taxpayers an additional month to file their income tax returns. Individuals now […]

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IRS Deadline Extension

The American Rescue Plan Act – What it Means for your Income Taxes – Now and in the Future

By: Derek Gray, CPA, Director On Saturday, March 6, the Senate passed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, The American Rescue Plan Act, with the House expected to pass the […]

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IRS Deadline Extension

On-Demand Webinar: The Biden Administration Tax Plan – What We Know Today

Join us for a recording and materials from a webinar entitled The Biden Administration Tax Plan – What We Know Today. The speakers will discuss: A legislative update – where […]

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Final Regulations Issued for Section 512(a)(6)

Final Regulations Issued for Section 512(a)(6)

The IRS has issued final regulations regarding Internal Revenue Code section 512(a)(6). These regulations have been published in the Federal Register and are effective as of December 2, 2020. Section […]

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2020 Tax Outlook for Distilleries Under the Biden Administration

Tax Outlook for Distilleries Under the Biden Administration

By Derek Gray, CPA Director With a change of administration taking place in January, many Americans are wondering what this might mean for future tax bills. While keeping in mind […]

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