On May 8, 2017, the U.S. Tax Court released Summary Opinion 2017-31 to conclude that a county assessor’s allocation to land and improvement values were more reliable than the taxpayers proposed values. The tax court noted they could not find any authority that suggests a taxpayer is qualified to allocate the value of the property … Read More
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Press Release: KBKG Launches New Payroll Tax Credit Estimator for Small Businesses & Start-Ups
Pasadena, California, May 16, 2017 – KBKG, a nationwide tax services firm headquartered in Pasadena, California, recently launched a free calculator to help early-stage businesses save up to $250,000 in payroll tax. The Research and Development Tax Credit is now permanent, and its benefits extend to small businesses and start-ups who were previously unable to … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: IRS Takes Controversial Position on Building Placed in Service Dates
For the most up-to-date information on Qualified Improvement Property, see our latest post. Internal Revenue Service in Action on Action on Decision 2017-02 announced that it will continue to litigate the issue surrounding placed in service dates for certain buildings that have received their certificate of occupancy but aren’t ready and available for their “specifically … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: New R&D Payroll Tax Credit Estimator tool
The R&D tax credit is now permanent and for the first time ever, small businesses and start-ups can take advantage of this lucrative tax credit. Every year, billions of dollars are given to qualified businesses. Estimate your tax savings using our quick, simple R&D Payroll Tax Credit Calculator and save up to $250,000. Author: Kevin … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: R&D Tax Credits Payroll Tax Offset – Interim Guidance Notice 2017-23
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released interim guidance surrounding the payroll tax credit election available to certain small businesses under Section 41(h) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). The addition of the payroll tax offset was introduced as part of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (“PATH”) act of 2015. Notice 2017-23 … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: IRS Updates Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a relatively substantial update to their Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (ATG) in order to incorporate various tax and legal developments since it was first released. Originally published in 2004, the Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide assists IRS examiners during audits by providing an understanding of technical information, examination … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Online Cost Segregation Savings Calculator Provides Instant Estimated Tax Projection for any Building
KBKG’s complimentary online cost segregation tax savings calculator provides instant, estimated tax projections and is easy to use. Just enter the building details and instantly receive a summary detailing the additional depreciation deductions each year generated by a cost segregation study. “KBKG’s free Cost Segregation Calculator is quick and easy when I need a high-level … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Gian Pazzia Discusses Cutting Edge Cost Segregation Software
Recently, the Tax Resolution Institute invited KBKG subject matter expert, Gian Pazzia, to present a live discussion on KBKG’s new cutting edge software, the Residential Cost Segregator®. Watch the video for an overview on the topic and to learn how tax preparers can use the software to accelerate deductions on smaller residential properties, which was … Read More
Cost Segregation Software for Smaller Residential Properties
Cost Segregation is now cost-effective for smaller properties using KBKG’s online software designed for tax preparers and building owners. The Residential Cost Segregator® shatters previous conceptions that cost segregation should only be recommended for larger properties with a depreciable basis over $750,000. With the software, tax preparers can generate retirement deductions and faster depreciation on … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Deductions are More Valuable in 2016. Accelerate Them.
It may have been one of the most hotly contested, controversial campaigns in living memory, but there can be no denying the outcome of the 2016 US presidential election is generally friendly for business. President Donald Trump and the Republican Party both agree that that tax reform is a top priority to help stimulate the … Read More