Insights by Author: Devin Witt

Section 174 Research Deduction Changes for 2022

November 19, 2021

Have you been deducting your R&D expenses as they occur? Starting in the new year, that…

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Can I Claim a Home Office Deduction During COVID?

August 11, 2020

Many of us have rearranged, redecorated, or reimagined our homes to convert them into office spaces…

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Tax Tips for Law Firms

January 31, 2020

Whether you’re a partner or an associate in a law firm, the IRS has rules that…

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Tax Deductions from Land Donations Under Scrutiny

January 16, 2020

The IRS announced that they will be keeping a watchful eye on certain land donation deals…

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CA, You’re Not Alone – Treasury Bans All SALT Deduction Workarounds

July 30, 2019

The Treasury Department and the IRS recently issued final regulations blocking all states from trying to…

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IRS Released Safe Harbor Guidance for Vehicle Deductions

April 3, 2019

The IRS recently released a safe harbor method that harmonizes 100% bonus depreciation with the annual…

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Teach Them Young – How to Leverage Summer Job Salaries

July 31, 2018

If you want to teach your child the value of a dollar this summer, take a…

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New Bill Delays Three Taxes

April 9, 2018

The president signed a “continuing resolution” on January 22, delaying three health-related taxes: the medical device…

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New Option for Claiming Research Credit

May 19, 2017

The IRS recently provided interim guidance to qualified small businesses on a new option for claiming…

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CA Partial Sales and Use Tax Exemption

August 26, 2014

As a way to encourage economic growth in California, a new tax law recently went into…

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The CARES Act: Big Changes to Retirement Plans

Let’s talk retirement planning. How should retirement accounts be handled after the big changes seen in ...
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May 7 Deadline for Big Businesses

The Treasury Department is granting safe harbor to large and public companies that voluntarily return stimulus ...
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The CARES Act: An Overview for Individuals

The CARES Act provides some big wins for individual taxpayers who are in need of an ...
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The CARES Act: An Overview for Businesses

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on Friday, March ...
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Income Tax Relief in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

On March 20, 2020, the IRS extended the federal tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020, ...
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Reporting Requirements for Video Game Currency

Amid school and business closures, some gamers may be increasing their screen time and raking in ...
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IRS Released Guidance on Meal and Entertainment Expense Deductions

In recently-proposed regulations, the IRS states that, in general, taxpayers can deduct 50% of the ordinary food ...
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Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right for You?

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have grown in popularity over the past decade. According to the National Philanthropic Trust ...
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The SECURE Act: Key Takeaways and Strategies to Consider

Over the past few years, we have seen some of the greatest shifts in tax legislation. ...
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Tax Tips for Law Firms

Whether you're a partner or an associate in a law firm, the IRS has rules that ...
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Tax Deductions from Land Donations Under Scrutiny

The IRS announced that they will be keeping a watchful eye on certain land donation deals ...
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IRS Establishes No Clawback Rule on Gifts and Estates

‘Tis the season for giving! In a recent announcement, the IRS presented the highly-anticipated final regulations ...
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