On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall near Houston, Texas, depositing nearly 50 inches of rain in some areas and claiming at least 70 lives. Two weeks later, Hurricane Irma hit Florida, wreaking havoc throughout the state and causing damage in other parts of the Southeast. In addition to the devastation that these storms [...]
Update: On February 9, President Trump signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. This new law retroactively renews the §179D deduction for 2017. Therefore, commercial building owners and primary designers may now claim the deduction for qualifying energy-efficient projects completed in 2017. At this time, however, Congress has not taken any action to [...]
Update: On February 9, President Trump signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. This new law retroactively renews the §179D deduction for 2017. Therefore, commercial building owners and primary designers may now claim the deduction for qualifying energy-efficient projects completed in 2017. At this time, however, Congress has not taken any action to [...]
Since 2014, California has allowed certain businesses engaged in manufacturing and research and development (R&D) activities to pay a substantially lower sales tax rate when they purchase or lease qualifying equipment. Specifically, eligible businesses are only required to pay state sales and use tax at 3.3125 percent, as opposed to the regular rate of 7.25 [...]
Update: On February 9, President Trump signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. This new law retroactively renews the §179D deduction for 2017. Therefore, commercial building owners and primary designers may now claim the deduction for qualifying energy-efficient projects completed in 2017. At this time, however, Congress has not taken any action to [...]
The United States is protected by one of the strongest and most technologically advanced militaries in the world. A key factor contributing to the U.S. military’s sophistication is the federal government’s use of private contractors to design and manufacture innovative solutions for the nation’s defense needs. Each year, major defense contractors—such as Lockheed Martin and [...]
Update: On February 9, President Trump signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. This new law retroactively renews the §179D deduction for 2017. Therefore, commercial building owners and primary designers may now claim the deduction for qualifying energy-efficient projects completed in 2017. At this time, however, Congress has not taken any action to [...]
The election of a new president was not the only pivotal change that occurred on November 8: voters in cities, counties, and states across the U.S. also approved laws that will have significant implications for individuals and businesses. For instance, several cities and counties passed measures that will raise sales tax rates as a way [...]
Businesses of all sizes contend with the perpetual dilemma of how to maintain the quality of their goods or services while reaping healthy profits. While small businesses tend to receive abundant financial advice and large corporations are notorious for their cost-cutting measures, medium-sized businesses often overlook the savings opportunities available to them. From easy eco-conscious [...]
Since its creation as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (“EPAct”), the §179D deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings has generated significant savings for taxpayers while advancing sustainability efforts in the U.S. However, this important tax incentive has never been a permanent part of the tax code and instead has repeatedly lapsed, only to [...]