Author Archives: mgracey

Mentioning the federal research and development (R&D) tax credit often conjures up images of scientists in white coats conducting lab experiments. Truth be told, the credit, which can reduce taxpayers’ federal tax liabilities, applies to a wide variety of activities conducted by companies outside of labs in an even broader range of industries, including construction […]

In this episode, Director of Tax Services Richard Cabrera explains the options for business structures and how entrepreneurs should choose.

The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 ushered in new and expanded tax-saving opportunities for individuals and businesses that produce, adopt and/or invest in energy-efficient technologies, including wind, solar and geothermal power. This includes an extension of tax savings to commercial real estate property owners and, for the first time, real estate investment […]

Congress closed out 2022 with the passage of a $1.7 trillion spending bill that, among other things, ushers in new rules and regulations intended to help more Americans save for retirement. Following is a brief overview of some of the more significant changes individual taxpayers should prepare for beginning in 2023. Raises the Age for […]

In this episode, Director of Tax Services Lewis Taub shares the details about the IRS’s interest in crypto assets, gains and losses.

January 23rd marked the start of the U.S.’s 2023 tax season and the official date the IRS began accepting and processing individuals’ 2022 tax returns. Following are the critical deadlines and details taxpayers should keep in mind as they gather required documents and work with their CPAs and accountants to meet their federal tax-filing obligations. […]

In a global society where business and family affairs are conducted regularly across international borders, it is very easy for individuals’ activities to fall unintentionally under the taxing authority of another country. This is especially true when it comes to foreign persons making gifts and passing inheritances to heirs located in the U.S. With a […]

Growing one’s family through adoption provides prospective parents with an opportunity to experience the joys of raising children and providing them with loving and permanent homes. While the process can be costly, the federal government offers a tax credit to help families offset some of those expenses and reduce their federal tax liabilities. Families may […]

The IRS has new tools at its disposal to crack down on taxpayers who fail to report gains and losses from cryptocurrency transactions in 2023. In this environment, it is critical taxpayers understand their obligations to pay taxes on crypto transactions and look for potential opportunities to minimize those liabilities. Cryptocurrency Tax Compliance In 2014, […]

In this episode, Associate Director of Tax Services Adam Fisher explains passive activity loss rules and how they benefit real estate investors.