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New Tax Provisions to Reduce Your Tax Bill in 2018

New Tax Provisions to Reduce Your Tax Bill in 2018

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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Don’t Overlook How to Maximize Medical Expenses in 2018

Don’t Overlook How You Can Maximize Medical Expenses in 2018

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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Should I Sell My Business by Installment Sale_ (2)

Should I sell my business by installment sale?

You’ve spent years building your company and doing the same thing day in and day out. Are you ready to retire or take advantage of another career opportunity? Whatever your […]

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Take Advantage of the Opportunity Zone Tax Incentive

Take Advantage of the Opportunity Zone Tax Incentive

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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It’s Time to Review Your Investments for Tax Planning

It’s Time to Review Your Investments for Tax Planning

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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A New Target in Tax Identity Theft: Your Business

A New Target in Tax Identity Theft: Your Business

Data breaches are on the rise and many businesses are being reactive instead of proactive. It is hard to recover from bad publicity and loss of consumer trust. Not only […]

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New TCJA Guidance on the Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit and Employee Moving Expense Reimbursements

New TCJA Guidance on the Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit and Employee Moving Expense Reimbursements

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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New Benefits of Employee Travel Expense Reimbursement Plans Under TCJA

New Benefits of Employee Travel Expense Reimbursement Plans Under TCJA

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 […]

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How to Maximize the Tax Deduction for Donating Artwork to Charity

How to Maximize the Tax Deduction for Donating Artwork to Charity

Assuming you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable donations from a tax perspective. Donating appreciated property has two benefits, first, a […]

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Revamped Child Tax Credit under TCJA

Revamped Child Tax Credit under TCJA

The Child Tax Credit was introduced in 1997 under the Taxpayer Relief Act. The credit has gone through many changes over the past 20 years, starting out as a $400 […]

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Tax Reform 2.0: Three New Tax Bills From the House

Tax Reform 2.0 –Three New Tax Bills From the House

Tax Reform 2.0 is making its way through Congress.  On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that focus on making several provisions of the […]

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Turning Your Vacation Home into a Rental Property Could Save You Tax

Turning Your Vacation Home into a Rental Property Could Save You Tax

If you own a vacation home that you both rent out and use personally, you might save tax by taking steps to ensure it qualifies as a rental property this […]

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2018 Q4 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers

2018 Q4 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines For Businesses And Other Employers

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2018. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may […]

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Selecting the Correct Tax Accounting Method for your Business

Selecting The Correct Tax Accounting Method For Your Business

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) opened up the eligibility guidelines for using the cash method of accounting, making the cash method available to more businesses than was previously […]

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New Meals & Entertainment Rules: What qualifies and what does not?

New Meals & Entertainment Rules: What Qualifies And What Does Not?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made many changes to the meals and entertainment deduction. The largest change is that entertainment is no longer deductible. Below is a summary of […]

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Webinars

sell-side transaction advisor

Selling Your Business: Why the Right Sell-Side Advisor Matters

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 […]

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qualified opportunity zones

Qualified Opportunity Zones: What’s Changed and What It Means for Investors

By Carson Lorts, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Qualified Opportunity Zones have now been around for nearly 10 years after their creation under the Tax Cuts & Jobs […]

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choosing the right business entity

Choosing the Right Business Entity: What Every Entrepreneur Should Know

By Zach Mattingly, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. You’ve got a new idea for a business – you’ve discussed strategy, the business plan, and the key players that will […]

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cost segregation study

Unlocking Cash Flow: The Strategic Advantage of Cost Segregation

By Caleb Young, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. The Advantage of Cost Segregation Studies For Real Estate Investment What if you could significantly increase your cash flow in the first year of […]

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Real estate tax law changes

What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Real Estate Developers and Investors

By Carson Lorts, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. This past year, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”), enacting many of his campaign promises. […]

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No Tax on Tips and Overtime? The One Big Beautiful Bill Explained for Employers

The One Big Beautiful Bill brings sweeping changes to employer reporting and compensation practices — and understanding the details is critical to avoiding costly mistakes. In this recorded webinar, Blue […]

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