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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There continues to be much uncertainty about the Affordable Care Act and how such uncertainty will impact healthcare costs. Leveraging all tax-advantaged ways to fund these expenses, including HSAs, FSAs […]
Recently, Kentucky House Bill 487 passed, which contained significant changes to Kentucky tax laws. For purposes of this communication, we would like to highlight one major change regarding Kentucky Sales Tax […]
With the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in late 2017, many businesses, business owners, and their advisors are evaluating a variety of topics such as the […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) estimates that 71% of taxpayers required to file and compute look-back do not. Construction is the most prevalent industry where look-back applies, and we want […]
For tax years beginning in 2018 and beyond, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) creates a flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations. Under prior law, C […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has given state and local governments the green light to impose sales taxes on out-of-state sellers, including ones that deal in online sales. The 5-4 decision […]
Provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed late in December 2017, eliminated the deductibility of qualified transportation expenses incurred by business employers. After December 31, 2017, amounts […]
In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that significantly changed the sales and use tax collection requirements for the vast majority of online retailers and out-of-state sellers. […]
Recently, Kentucky House Bill 487 passed, which contained significant changes to Kentucky Tax laws. For purposes of this communication, we would like to highlight one major change regarding Kentucky Sales […]
On Thursday, June 21, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of South Dakota in the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. The impact of this ruling […]
What is the excess business loss limitation under code section 461 (I)? In its simplest form, it is a fourth disallowance provision behind the three that we already have in […]
With the filing date for 2017 in the rearview mirror for most businesses and individuals, the last thing you probably want to think about is income taxes. Unfortunately, though, criminals […]
Webinars
By Walter Eckert, CPA, CVA, CEPA, Director at Blue & Co. Finding the right replacement property before selling your current investment property can create both an opportunity and a timing […]
By Aimee Reavling, CPA, Director and Sara Jacobi, CPA, Firm Director of Taxation at Blue & Co. Recent court decisions, including Kwong v. United States, may create an opportunity for […]
By 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]




























