ALERTS & ARTICLES

The IRS recently issued its 2023 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 federal tax provisions. With inflation up significantly this year, many amounts increased considerably over the 2022 amounts. As you implement 2022 year-end tax planning strategies, be sure to take these 2023 adjustments into account. Download PDF > Individual Income Taxes Tax-bracket thresholds increase […]

Recently proposed regulations covered numerous topics, but one of the most noteworthy is an unexpected interpretation of the so-called “10-year rule” for inherited IRAs and other defined contribution plans. If finalized, these regulations could lead to larger tax bills for certain beneficiaries. Download PDF > Back in late 2019, the first significant legislation addressing retirement […]

The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act (CHIPS Act) provides generous federal tax incentives to increase domestic production of semiconductors, while the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes significant provisions related to climate change, providing federal energy related tax credits. Download PDF > Overview of the 2022 CHIPS Act The CHIPS Act combines […]

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly boosted the potential value of bonus depreciation for taxpayers — but only for a limited duration. The amount of first-year depreciation available as a so- called bonus will begin to drop from 100% after 2022, and businesses should plan accordingly. Download PDF > Bonus Depreciation Rules & […]

The IRS recently released enhanced business deductions for eligible taxpayers for the final six months of 2022. New rules have been put into place regarding the standard business mileage rate deduction, medical and moving driving deductions, and the business meal deduction. Download PDF > Standard Business Mileage Rate Increase in Second Half of 2022 The […]

Americans are now making political contributions for the 2022 midterm elections. Many activities that support or oppose candidates for federal, state, and local offices are subject to federal and state campaign finance laws. The laws generally limit the sources and amounts of funds used to finance elections. The following are guidelines to avoid incurring federal […]

The IRS has eased filing requirements for pass-through entities required to file two new tax forms—Schedules K-2 and K-3—for the 2021 tax year. Certain domestic partnerships and S corporations won’t be required to file the schedules, which are intended to make it easier for partners and shareholders to find information related to “items of international […]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was signed into law in late 2021 includes new definitions and tax reporting requirements for cryptocurrency. Download PDF > An Overview of the Changes Under existing broker reporting rules, if you have a stock brokerage account, whenever you sell stock or other securities, you will receive a Form […]

HLB International recently released its 2021 Global Annual Review, noting that the network experienced major growth in revenue, offices, and cross-border locations. Download PDF > HLB International, the global advisory and accounting network, recently released its 2021 Global Annual Review, Reaching New Heights. In addition to outlining the impressive growth experienced last year, the report […]

HLB International, the global advisory and accounting network, recently released its annual business leaders survey, which included nearly 600 participants from over 45 countries. The major theme for 2022 is the critical importance of innovation. Download PDF > Innovation vs. Execution Gaps The new report, entitled “Powering Your Innovation Engine,” revealed a greater confidence among […]