The real estate markets have endured countless boom-and-bust cycles over the years, resulting in extreme valuation highs and some very significant lows. One day your property has positive cash flow, the valuation has more than doubled, new tenant move-ins are out pacing move-outs and expectations...
Read MoreOn March 29, 2024, the IRS released Private Letter Ruling 202413004, providing its first piece of guidance regarding whether a REIT may receive income from electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its rental properties without detrimentally impacting its REIT status. With the proliferation of...
Read MoreOne of the most dreaded replies coming from a professional services provider is, “it depends.” Unfortunately, that’s truly the case when the issue involves the most optimal tax structure for your transaction. This is because, like most things in life, there are many variables...
Read MoreAs the critical Wayfair decision from 2018 continues to unfold in terms of its implications, sales and use tax audits have skyrocketed as states look to recapture critical revenues. If your business is selected for a sales and use tax audit, understanding the process will help you minimize any...
Read MoreOn May 10, 2024, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law Senate Bill No. 2103, significantly changing the Tennessee franchise tax computation. Specifically, SB 2103 eliminates the Tennessee property measure, Schedule G, of the franchise tax effective for tax years ending on or after January 1...
Read MoreA constantly changing tax landscape — from the Marketplace Fairness Act and various uniformity projects, to Wayfair and the digital economy — continues to alter the course of business as usual when it comes to staying compliant with state and local taxes. The current environment has...
Read MoreLearn the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, as well as how to protect your assets prior to filing using irrevocable trusts.
Read MoreOne of the most difficult discussions between an audit firm and a client’s management team is often whether or not substantial doubt exists about the entity’s ability to be a “going concern.” In other words, will the company continue operating/meeting its obligations...
Read MoreUnderstand the basics about common trusts, including living, testamentary, simple and complex trusts.
Read MoreWhether this is the first time your real estate entity has needed a financial statement audit or review, or you have recently changed accounting firms after a long relationship, the thought of working through the audit or review process can create some stress, for sure. There are, however...
Read MoreThe “call” for simplification has been answered! We’re talking, of course, about an amendment to FASB’s Accounting Standard Update (ASU), Compensation–Stock Compensation (Topic 718). The amendment clarifies and illustrates when it is appropriate to account for...
Read MoreIn response to the devastating natural disasters that began on August 24, 2023, in several Michigan counties, the IRS has granted tax deadline extensions to provide support and flexibility to individuals and businesses in the affected areas. Eligible taxpayers will have until June 17, 2024, to...
Read MorePosted by Dan Conrad On January 1, 2024, Wisconsin Assembly Bill (AB) 245 went into effect, exempting business personal property from taxation. This means taxpayers no longer need to file the Personal Property Return, Form M-L and Form M-P, reporting the annual statement of their business...
Read MoreBeginning with tax year 2023, partnerships that sell or exchange partnership interests must report additional information to the IRS, both on Form 8308 “Report of a Sale or Exchange of Certain Partnership Interests” and on their Schedule K-1 disclosures. The additional information is...
Read MoreOn January 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a new fact sheet that in part reiterates, and revamps, the IRS’ commitment to their initiative of auditing limited partnerships. The release comes after five years of scrutiny in this area and an important court case...
Read MoreOn December 21, 2023, the IRS introduced a voluntary disclosure program that allows employers to pay back the majority of ERC funds they received under claims that may not have complied with legal requirements. The IRS recognizes many employers filed ERC claims with the assistance of third...
Read MoreCohen & Co is pleased to announce Nick Antonopoulos, CPA, has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a managing director in the Assurance Practice.
Read MoreAsset managers have shown increasing interest in retail funds with private real estate portfolios over the last few years. Many of these funds are registered with the SEC under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as interval or tender offer funds. Placing certain asset classes, like real estate or...
Read MoreOn Thursday, October 19, 2023, the IRS released the process for certain taxpayers who wish to withdraw previously filed ERC claims. This comes on the heels of the IRS announcement last month that they were halting the processing of future claims until at least the end of 2023. If you no...
Read More** This blog was last updated 12/18/23 ** The latest biennial budget bill made significant changes to the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) that left many business taxpayers and practitioners in the state waiting for more clarity. On Monday, August 21, 2023, the Ohio Department of Taxation...
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