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Construction, Tax
Mark DiPietrantonio | 11.8.2023

New Research and Development Capitalization Requirement Shuffles System

The R&E capitalization requirement under IRC Section 174 has surprised some taxpayers and resulted in a significant increase in their taxable income for 2022. This blog post explains the new requirements and provides tips for minimizing tax liabilities.
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Internal Revenue Service, Tax
Mark DiPietrantonio | 1.10.2022

Are you still waiting for your 2020 IRS refund? What you need to know…

Learn why some taxpayers are experiencing delays in receiving their 2020 IRS refund and the steps you should take.
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Construction, Tax
Mark DiPietrantonio | 12.9.2021

Important Tax Savings News for the Construction Industry: Meals Portion of Per Diem Rate or Allowance Now 100% Deductible for 2021 and 2022

Learn more about IRS notice 2021-63 providing construction tax savings regarding meals portion of per diem rate or allowance now 100% deductible for 2021.
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Energy & Resources, Tax
Mark DiPietrantonio | 1.5.2021

179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction Made Permanent

Learn more about the passing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the provision of which makes the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction (179D) permanent
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Construction, Tax
Mark DiPietrantonio | 9.23.2020

Choosing The Wrong Accounting Method for Home Construction Contracts is a Costly Mistake

Often you learn the most from your mistakes. If a contractor chooses the wrong accounting method, during the first two years of operations, the contractor
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Coronavirus, Schneider Downs, Tax, Tax Impact
Mark DiPietrantonio | 4.10.2020

Additional Tax Return Extensions and the 2020 Estimated Tax Payment Postponement Issued by the IRS

COVID-19 Tax Update - Learn more about additional tax return extensions and the 2020 estimated tax payment postponement issues by the IRS.
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Construction, Real Estate, Tax Reform
Mark DiPietrantonio | 1.10.2020

Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction Extended Through 2020

On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed a $1.4 trillion spending bill that funds the government through fiscal year 2020. The bill also extends the
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Construction, Tax
Mark DiPietrantonio | 9.24.2019

Is Your Construction Company Eligible for R&D Tax Credits?

The Credit for Increasing Research Activities (IRC Section 41), or the R&D Tax Credit, as it is more commonly known, has been around since 1981. And
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Construction, Internal Revenue Service, Tax
Mark DiPietrantonio | 2.26.2019

Good News Regarding Excess Business Losses For Your Pass-Through Construction Business

If you own a construction business, you know all too well that one or more bad contracts can make or break the financial results for the year. If you were
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Construction, Tax, Tax Reform
Mark DiPietrantonio | 11.13.2018

Is Your Construction Company Eligible for a Credit for Wages Paid under FMLA?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted late last year created an employer credit for paid leave provided under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The
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