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Investment Interest Expense is Still Deductible, but that Doesn’t Mean You’ll Benefit

Investment Interest Expense is Still Deductible, but that Doesn’t Mean You’ll Benefit

As you likely know by now, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduced or eliminated many deductions for individuals. One itemized deduction the TCJA kept intact is for investment […]

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2019 Tax Calendar

2019 Tax Calendar

To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2019 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Please review the […]

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Depreciation Deductions on Business Real Estate_ What You Need to Know When You File Your 2018 Return

Depreciation Deductions on Business Real Estate: What You Need to Know When You File Your 2018 Return

Commercial buildings and improvements generally are depreciated over 39 years, which essentially means you can deduct a portion of the cost every year over the depreciation period. (Land isn’t depreciable.) […]

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IRS Provides QBI Deduction Guidance in the Nick of Time

IRS Provides QBI Deduction Guidance in the Nick of Time

When President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in December 2017, much was made of the dramatic cut in corporate tax rates. But the TCJA […]

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The New Interest Expense Limitation & Manufacturers

The New Interest Expense Limitation & Manufacturers

When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) was passed in late 2017, there was a lot for manufacturers to be excited about. The return of bonus depreciation, a lowering […]

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New Indiana Heavy Equipment Excise Tax for 2019

New Indiana Heavy Equipment Excise Tax for 2019

Does your business engage in the rental of heavy equipment? If so, there is a new excise tax enacted in Indiana which may affect your business. Effective January 1, 2019, […]

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Requirements for claiming a charitable donation on your taxes

Requirements for Claiming a Charitable Donation on Your Taxes

It’s time to file your taxes and you’ve likely begun receiving letters from charities acknowledging your 2018 year-end donations. To take a charitable donation deduction, you must itemize and you […]

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Business tax limitations to increase for 2019

Business Tax Limitations to Increase for 2019

Many business tax limitations are annually indexed for inflation, and a number of these have gone up for 2019. There are also new limitations related to section 199A, which were […]

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2019 – Significant Tax Law Changes for Individuals

Significant Tax Law Changes for Individuals in 2019

As the result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), many changes to the tax law went into effect in 2018 and either apply through 2025 or are now […]

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What’s Your Business Exit Plan_ Make It Part Of Your Tax Planning.

What’s Your Business Exit Plan? Make It Part Of Your Tax Planning

It may seem odd to develop a business exit plan this soon, but you must look out for your own financial future. You have to consider your company’s income and […]

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IRS Waives Penalty for Some Who Underpaid Their Taxes in 2018

If you didn’t adjust your withholdings or estimated tax payments in 2018 and now owe tax, you could qualify for penalty relief. On January 16, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service […]

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Taxable Income too high for 2018? Consider Paying Bonuses to Employees

Taxable Income too high for 2018? Consider Paying Bonuses to Employees

With the passing of the New Year, many tax planning strategies businesses use to reduce their tax liability for the year expire. However, you may be able to accrue and […]

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Year-End Review of New Tax Law Changes

Year-End Review of New Tax Law Changes

As 2018 comes to a close, reviewing the changes to the new tax laws can prove to be vital as business owners and individuals plan for their 2018 tax liability. […]

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Net Operating Loss Changes under the TCJA

Net Operating Loss Changes under the TCJA

Prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), Net Operating Losses (NOLs) generated allowed taxpayers to carry back the loss two years and/or carry it forward up to 20 […]

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Year-end tax planning checklist for individuals

Year-End Tax Planning Checklist for Individuals

As 2018 comes to a close, here are a few quick tax items to address before the end of the year: Check your FSA balance. If you have a Flexible […]

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Webinars

Beneficial ownership information report

Beneficial Ownership Information Report –New 2024 Requirement

By Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Quality Control at Blue & Co. Tens of millions of businesses are estimated to be now required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (“BOIR”) […]

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Ohio commercial activity tax

Major Changes to the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax May Reduce Your Business Taxes This Year

By Cayleb Reyes, Senior Accountant and Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Significant changes to the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (“CAT”) will impact businesses this year, […]

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Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024: A Comprehensive Overview of Bipartisan Legislation

By Derek Gray, CPA, Director and Amy Sandlin, CPA, Senior Tax Manager at Blue & Co. A bipartisan bill drafted by House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) and […]

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government shutdown

Potential Federal Government Shutdown: Impact on Businesses and IRS Operations

By Elizabeth Zimnawoda, CPA, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. The possibility of federal government shutdowns looms early this year, stemming from persistent funding challenges. Unmet funding resolution deadlines could […]

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529 plan

Unlocking Educational Wealth: The SECURE Act 2.0’s Transformation of 529 Plans

By Jackie Emert, CPA, MST, Tax Manager and Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Have you heard about the SECURE Act 2.0? It builds on the […]

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application of CECL to accounts receivable

Application of CECL to Accounts Receivable

By Priya Singleton, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of […]

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