Nationwide to Fuel Your Tax Saving Programs
that matter to you and your business most
Introducing Our New Los Angeles Business Development Director: Lon O’Connor
We recently added a Business Development Director at KBKG, Lon O’Connor, based out of our Pasadena headquarters. As a Director, she covers the Los Angeles region and focuses on building in-depth relationships with our CPA and industry partners. Lon has over 18 years of business management experience and spent the last decade serving small to … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Proposed 1031 Regulations Negative Impact on Cost Segregation – KBKG’s Comments to the IRS
On June 12, the IRS issued proposed regulations that define what real property is for purposes of 1031 exchanges. This was in response to changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that no longer allows personal property from being eligible for 1031 exchange. In their current form, the proposed regulations may create significant … Read More
Comments for Proposed Regulations 1.1031(a)-3 (REG-117589-18)
This letter was originally published by the ASCSP. Our Principals John W. Hanning, CCSP, MBA, Lester Cook,CCSP, and Malik Javed,CCSP, are board members of the ASCSP The American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP) wishes to commend the Treasury Department (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the thoughtful effort clearly reflected in Proposed … Read More
Important Notice – Please Update Your Records
Please note that we recently relocated several of our offices in California, including our headquarters in Pasadena. Please update your records with the new address and remit any outstanding payments to our new headquarters. Should you have questions, please reach out to your relationship manager for assistance. PASADENA HEADQUARTERS 225 South Lake Ave Ste 400 … Read More
Top 8 Benefits of the R&D Tax Credit
The research and development tax credit is one of the most valuable credits leveraged by innovators and entrepreneurs since its inception in 1981. While the credit has been around for almost 40 years, renewed focus on research and development has created opportunities for even more businesses to take advantage. Curious to know more? Here are … Read More
IRS Debunks Tax Refund Myths
The following article is written by the IRS. View the original source here: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-debunks-tax-refund-myths. WASHINGTON ― With the July 15 tax deadline now past, the Internal Revenue Service reminds all taxpayers that there is no secret way to find out when a refund will be issued. Most taxpayers have already filed their federal tax return, … Read More
Introducing KBKG’s New Video Series: R&D Tax Credit Audit Defense with Jack Jolly and Mark Bodenstab
Many companies are hesitant to take advantage of the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit for fear of a possible IRS audit. In our first 2 minute video, former IRS engineering officials discuss how many companies can avoid IRS scrutiny by properly describing their research activities. KBKG’s IRS Audit Defense videos give a better understanding … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Partial Dispositions & Deduction of Demolition Costs
Subsequent to the acquisition of a property, taxpayers often incur capital expenditures related to property renovations and improvements. As this work occurs, the existing components are often removed or disposed of. IRC Section 1.168(i)-8(d)(2) allows taxpayers to realize a gain or loss by making an election to partially dispose the adjusted basis of the aforementioned … Read More
