The Davis-Bacon Act and the Construction Industry
2022 proposed changes to the Davis-Bacon Act could have complex implications for federal construction contractors, who are already dealing with prevailing wage requirements from recent legislation.
PTETs: Considerations & Planning Opportunities
In a previous article, we outlined the background, benefits, and challenges of PTE tax (PTET) regimes. In this article, we address core considerations and planning opportunities.
Idle or Not Idle? That is the Question
The pandemic and the resulting changes in employee work routines and locations have created a potential cost-allowability issue that many government contractors have not previously encountered – potential idle facilities and/or idle capacity.
With No Year-end Tax Package, Businesses Face Unfavorable Changes
Businesses must contend with several unfavorable tax changes after no significant business tax provisions appeared in a year-end omnibus package.
A New Frontier in State Taxation: Pass-Through Entity Tax
Designed to eliminate the adverse impacts of the SALT cap, the Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) is an optional state income tax that taxpayers may elect to use. However, before deciding whether a PTET election is the right move, there are a variety of issues to consider.
Financial Services Organizations Should Monitor and Refresh CECL Models
Financial services organizations that are further along in their CECL journey should examine how their CECL model is already working.
Retirement Tax Planning for Medicare Premiums
High-income retirees pay more in monthly Medicare premiums, but with careful planning – and an appeal when necessary – the premiums can potentially be reduced.
Why Do Nonprofits Need Financial Statement Services? Part 1: State and Grantor Compliance
Nonprofit compliance requirements vary from state to state. Private foundations, agencies, and other grantors often have their own requirements, too. It’s important for organizations to understand what these are before accepting any funding.
New Form 990-N Sign-In Process
Starting August 1, 2022, Form 990-N filers – small nonprofits – are required to use a more streamlined, modern online filing system. ID.me, the IRS’s ID authentication system, will be required for new users.
RMD and Estimated Tax Payments: Considerations and Tax Strategies
Many taxpayers may not realize that taxes are not automatically withheld from RMDs. There are tax strategies to manage estimated tax payments, but the deadline of Dec. 31 is quickly approaching.