Guidance on the Treatment of Research and Experimental Expenditures

IRS Releases Substantive Guidance on the Treatment of Research and Experimental Expenditures Under Section 174

On September 8, 2023, the IRS released pre-regulatory guidance concerning the requirement to capitalize and amortize specified research and experimental (SRE) expenditures under Internal Revenue Code Section 174, as revised by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Notice…
Massachusetts Corporate and Individual Tax

Massachusetts Enacts Corporate and Individual Tax Changes

On October 4, 2023, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy signed H. 4104 to enact numerous business and individual tax changes. The more significant changes include adopting single-sales-factor apportionment for all corporate taxpayers, changing the sourcing of financial institution receipts from investment and trading,…
Cryptocurrency ‘Staking’ Rewards

IRS Clarifies When Cryptocurrency ‘Staking’ Rewards Are Included in Taxable Income

The IRS has published new guidance regarding the treatment of cryptocurrency staking rewards. In Revenue Ruling 2023-14, the IRS has ruled that staking rewards must be included in gross income for the taxable year in which the taxpayer acquires dominion…
energy efficient tax incentives

Maximize Your Tax Savings with the Inflation Reduction Act: An Insightful Guide for Real Estate Owners and Developers

Written by: Mark Ravera, CPA In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate tax incentives, staying informed is not just smart – it’s essential. The Inflation Reduction Act is a game-changer allowing real estate owners and developers to enjoy lucrative tax…
Research and Experimental

Easing The Pain of Research & Experimental (R&E) Expenditure Capitalization

The new Section 174 rules require taxpayers to capitalize and amortize R&E costs incurred in taxable years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2022. Amortization is calculated using a straight‐line recovery period of either five years for costs incurred in…