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December 22, 2025 Michael McGivney

Bonus Depreciation Beats Section 179 Expense (When 163(j) Interest Limits Apply)

While bonus depreciation and Section 179 expense may seem interchangeable after the OBBBA, be aware of an important difference in how each provision impacts allowed interest expense under Sec. 163(j).

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December 17, 2025 Asha Shettigar

8 Most Significant Private Letter Rulings Impacting REITs in 2025

Explore the top IRS private letter rulings in 2025 that are shaping REIT tax planning, offering insight into IRS positions and helping advisers navigate compliance for REITs.

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December 12, 2025 Asha Shettigar, Dave Sobochan

Year-End Tax Planning Strategies and Updates for REITs and Real Estate Funds

As 2025 draws to a close, REITs and real estate funds face a critical window for tax planning, compliance and strategic decision making. Optimize your year-end actions and prepare for 2026.

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December 02, 2025 Ray Polantz, Robert Venables

2025 Year-End Tax Planning Guide for Private Companies

With year-end approaching, it's time for businesses to proactively plan for and execute on tax opportunities to help ease their 2025 tax burden. New this year is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which contains numerous tax law extensions as well as new provisions that may be impactful....

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November 14, 2025 Michael McGivney

Certain Partnership Transactions May Benefit from a “Hidden Bonus” in Bonus Depreciation

Explore the eligibility of Sec. 743(b) for bonus depreciation, the regulatory framework permitting its limited usage and practical considerations.

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November 12, 2025 Jonathan Williamson

3 Actions U.S. Clean Energy Developers Must Take in an Uncertain Environment

Learn about FEOC requirements, Beginning of Construction (BOC) thresholds, and tax considerations for alternative financing and investing structures.

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September 23, 2025 Dave Sobochan, Adam Hill

Q2 2025 National Real Estate & Construction Market & Legislative Update

Q2 saw important shifts in the office, retail, industrial and multi-family sectors. Key developments from the OBBBA will also impact the industry’s future trajectory.

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September 18, 2025 Nick Antonopoulos

Step-by-Step Guide to Recording Your Real Estate Purchase: From Closing to the General Ledger

The purchase of real estate is an exciting step for your business, but there are some key accounting considerations to address to ensure your financial records reflect the true economics of the deal. Properly recording the closing statement in your journal entries is one of them — and it...

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September 05, 2025 Michael Boncher, Ray Polantz, Asha Shettigar, Robert Venables, James Kaptur, Dave Charles, Patrick Walsh

Foreign Income Tax, REITs, Real Estate and More in August Issue of AICPA Tax Adviser

Honoring our firm’s decades-long tradition, I was fortunate to serve as editor of the 2025 August Tax Clinic edition of the AICPA’s Tax Adviser. Each year we author articles that focus on high-complexity, high-impact areas of the tax code to help clarify these technical topics for the...

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August 26, 2025 Brooke Fullenkamp, Tyler Rose

6 Most Common GAAP Accounting Challenges for Renewable Energy (And How to Avoid Them)

The accounting infrastructure you have can make or break your next project. Discover the most common GAAP accounting challenges in renewable energy and how to overcome them.

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August 15, 2025 Jeffrey McMichael

One Big Beautiful Bill Up Close: Bonus Depreciation for U.S. Manufacturing Facilities

Bonus depreciation under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act can provide meaningful benefits for U.S.-based manufacturers. Learn how to take advantage of the provision.

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August 05, 2025 Dave Sobochan, Asha Shettigar

Critical Tax Considerations for REIT Roll Ups and IPOs

Understanding the tax considerations for Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) roll-ups and initial public offerings (IPOs) is crucial for maximizing investor returns and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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July 21, 2025 Joe Falbo

One Big Beautiful Bill Up Close: Tax Impact for High-Net-Worth Individuals

OBBBA imposes five key provisions set to reshape tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals. Understanding the implications is extremely important.

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July 21, 2025 Jonathan Williamson, Stephen Fisher

One, Big, Beautiful Bill Up Close: Tax Impact for Private Equity and Registered Funds

Posted by Jon Williamson and Stephen FisherOn July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, altering the tax landscape for the near and long-term. Much like the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the impact of the OBBBA is dependent on each taxpayer’s...

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July 21, 2025 Dave Sobochan, Angel Rice

One Big Beautiful Bill Up Close: Tax Impact for Real Estate

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law and will have a significant impact on the real estate industry in particular. Key areas include the preservation of full deductibility for business state and local taxes, permanent extension of the 20% deduction for pass-through...

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July 21, 2025 Adam Fink

One Big Beautiful Bill Up Close: Tax Impact on Private Companies

The One Big Beautiful Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, is one of the more comprehensive tax reform packages in recent years. It makes several temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent, introduces new deductions, and impacts how businesses and individuals...

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July 10, 2025 Robert Venables, Michael McGivney

6 Tax Provisions that Changed in the Final One Big Beautiful Bill Act

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law after it narrowly passed in the Senate (51-50) and House (218-214). While the new law may have only narrowly passed, it will have widespread impact for almost every taxpayer. From its extension of Tax Cuts...

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June 25, 2025 Robert Venables, James Kaptur

Senate Details Tax Provisions in Its Version of The One Big Beautiful Bill

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill (TOBBB) made more progress this past week as the Senate Finance Committee released its draft tax provisions to be included in the bill. While the Senate’s version is similar to the House version passed in May, key distinctions and certain provisions are still...

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June 19, 2025 Matt Rager, Scott Swain

Trusts & Taxes 101: Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, Promissory Notes & Swap Powers

Using a gifting trust is one of the most advantageous ways to protect assets for your family and preserve estate and gift tax exemptions — which may significantly decrease at the end of 2025 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiration, absent enactment of pending legislation that would...

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June 16, 2025 Christie Stravino

3 Key Areas to Watch in Industrial Real Estate’s Shifting Landscape

The 2025 NAIOP I.CON East, held in Jersey City, is a premier event focused on industrial real estate trends, challenges and opportunities. With 1,200 attendees and a sold-out crowd for the third consecutive year, the conference reinforced its status as a must-attend event for real estate industry...

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