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IRS Defers Penalty Enforcement for Student Health Insurance Coverage
IRS Notice 2016-17, issued February 5, 2016, defers penalties for universities offering premium reduction arrangements for student health plans. The guidance offers transition relief for plan or policy years starting before January 1, 2017.
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Q4 Tax Update for Technology, Clean Technology, Life Sciences, and Communications and Media Companies
In this Q4 update, we cover important tax issues for companies in technology, clean technology, life sciences, and communications and media, including what your organization can do to stay ahead.
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Three Tax Incentives Trends to Consider in 2017
We provide an overview of three trends for 2017 to help businesses save tax dollars thanks to increased eligibility for many tax credits and incentives.
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Tax Changes in Tennessee—Many Effective This Year—Expand Nexus and Implement Market Sourcing
Tennessee’s tax laws—aiming to benefit local businesses and require out-of-state companies to pay taxes—could increase taxes and impose filing responsibilities. Learn more in this Alert.
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High-Tech Sustainability: Wineries Turn to High-Tech Solutions for Sustainable Business
While many are steeped in history, wineries are now modernizing with high-tech solutions. To increase efficiency and sustainability, they’re tackling everything from water to pesticides to automation.
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What Should Your Business Be Doing to Respond to the Brexit Vote?
Financial markets and businesses are reeling in response the United Kingdom’s vote to exit the European Union. Your best option for now: stay the course until several key issues are resolved.
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C Corporations with Qualified Timber Gain Get New, Lower Tax Rate with PATH Act Changes
C corporations with a net capital gain and qualified timber gain can utilize IRC Section 1201(b) for tax years beginning after December 31, 2015. This marks the first tax rate drop in decades.
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OMB Extends Procurement Grace Period for Nonfederal Entities
The Office of Management and Budget announces a one-year extension of the procurement grace period for nonfederal entities under the uniform guidance.
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AICPA Updates Service Organization Controls Engagements with Issuance of SSAE No. 18
The AICPA’s SSAE No. 18 redrafts standards for SOC examinations and other attestation engagements and replaces SSAE No. 16. Our Alert has details.
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Strategies to Help Choose the Right Tech Vendor for Your Specific Business Needs
The software assessment process should look at your unique scenarios, operational requirements, and projected growth.
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How Oregon Businesses Can Prepare If Measure 97 Passes
With a strong chance Oregon’s Measure 97 will pass, C-corporations will need to look at the tax increase and consider mitigating strategies. Read more in this Alert.
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Impact of Tax Reform on Charitable Giving Opportunities
Tax reform will have a varying impact on the deductibility of charitable giving in 2018 and beyond.
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Seattle Income Tax Ruled Invalid
The Seattle income tax was ruled invalid by the King County Superior Court. Now, it may move to the Washington Court of Appeals.
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Tax Reform Limits or Eliminates Several Deductions and Exemptions for Employee Fringe Benefits
Tax reform limits or eliminates most deductions and exemptions for employee fringe benefits. Our Insight has details.
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Proposed Guidance for Donor-Advised Funds: IRS Notice 2017-73
IRS Notice 2017-73 proposes new guidance for donor-advised funds and their sponsoring organizations. Our Alert has details.
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$55 Million Is Available During the Final Application Period in the California Competes Tax Credit Program
The California Competes Tax Credit program enters its final application period. Here’s what applicants need to know about the competitive process.
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How Financial Institutions Should Disclose Information on Financial Instruments Beginning Q1 2018 following the FASB’s New ASU 2016-01
ASU 2016-01 changes how financial institutions account for certain financial instruments. We look at the new FASB guidance and its effective dates.
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New SEC Staff Guidance on Accounting and Disclosure for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The SEC staff issued SAB 118 to provide guidance on the application of US GAAP in accounting for the income tax effects of tax reform.
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FASB Amends Required Fair Value Measurement Disclosures
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amends fair value measurement disclosures. Applicability, however, depends on whether the entity is nonpublic entity. Learn details in our Alert.
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Washington B&O Tax Annual Reconciliations of Apportionable Income Is Due by October 31 or Possibly Face Penalties
Businesses subject to the Washington State B&O tax that reported apportionable revenue in 2017 are required to submit an annual reconciliation by October 31, 2018. Late filing fees may apply.
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