In this episode, Associate Director of Tax Services Alex Keneiby, CPA, shares updates to Opportunity Zones in the OBBB.
Among the various provisions of the new tax and spending bill is a significant change to the tax accounting method condo developers must use to recognize income, removing a significant irritant to developers’ cash flow and tax efficiency. Background Developers of single-family homes and townhouses historically had the option to use the complete contract method […]
In this episode Real Estate Tax Director Art Lieberman explains the percentage of completion method of accounting, why it’s going away and why this is so valuable for condo developers.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted in July 2025, makes dramatic changes to prior tax laws that encouraged individual and business taxpayers to invest in clean energy solutions that reduce carbon emissions. In many cases, taxpayers have a very narrow window of opportunity to claim these credits that are expiring at a much […]
The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) redefines and makes permanent the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program introduced in 2017, ushering in new tax benefits for a broader range of qualifying investors. Background The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) introduced the concept of Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) to help incentivize private investment […]
In this episode, Senior Manager of Tax Services Alik MacLauchlan shares financial and tax surprises that may arise when an individual changes jobs.
No matter how much income you earn each year, the IRS wants to know. This includes all the earnings you generate from a part-time gig selling products or services, pursuing a hobby or passion project, or as a full-time content creator or social media influencer. However, how the IRS will treat those activities – as […]
The expansion and permanent reinstatement of 100 percent bonus depreciation under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a welcome change for rental real estate developers and owners, who can once again write off a larger portion of their costs for qualifying business assets upfront rather than spreading them out over the property’s useful […]
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law a multi-trillion-dollar tax cut and spending bill, commonly referred to as the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The law extends many of the tax breaks included in Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which were set to expire at the end of […]
The One Big Beautiful Tax Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, brings a myriad of tax benefits to businesses, small and large, including expanded deductions for depreciable property, research and development expenses and business interest expense. It also modifies taxes on foreign profits and sales of qualified small business stock while […]