International Tax Articles
IRS and Treasury Release Second Set of Opportunity Zone Guidance
Posted by Cory Van Deusen V on June 14, 2019
On April 17, 2019, the IRS and Treasury issued its much anticipated second set of proposed regulations under Internal Revenue Code, Section 1400Z-2, Special rules for capital gains invested in opportunity zones.
2018 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses
Posted by Sherry DelleBovi, James Dunn Jr., Michael Grimaldi, Mark Janulewicz, Brian Kern, Michē Needham, David Schlein, Cory Van Deusen V on January 03, 2019
Business tax planning is very complex. Careful planning involves more than just focusing on lowering taxes for the current and future years. How each potential tax saving opportunity affects the entire business must also be considered.
Watch Out for these Tax Issues When Planning for Your Business in 2018
Posted by Cory Van Deusen V on August 14, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act makes sweeping changes, but some of the new provisions won't necessarily be relevant to your situation. Here's a quick reference guide to the major changes under the new law to help you understand what's changing.
Many Taxpayers Will Pay No Tax on Long-Term Gains and Dividends
Posted by David Schlein on August 09, 2018
Do you have long-term capital gains or qualified dividends? If so, there's good news: After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), you might still qualify for the 0% federal income tax rate on these types of income.
Sales Tax: Supreme Court Ruling Affects Retailers and Consumers
Posted by Mark Stack on June 26, 2018
The new U.S. Supreme Court ruling paves the way for states to require Internet sellers to collect sales tax from consumers — even if they don't have a physical presence in the state.
Capital Gains Rates Before and After the New Tax Law
Posted by David Schlein on June 08, 2018
The tax brackets for long-term capital gains and qualified dividends are changing under the new tax law. For 2018 through 2025, these brackets aren't linked to the ordinary-income tax brackets for individuals.
Go Green, Save Green: Tax Breaks for Saving Energy
Posted by Kerry Roets on May 18, 2018
Spring reminds us to consider implementing changes to help reduce the amount of energy we consume, but “going green” isn't just good for the Earth — certain energy-saving expenditures also may qualify for generous tax breaks that are good for your pocketbook, too.
Year-End Tax Planning (CCH) • November 2017
Posted by Cory Van Deusen V on November 30, 2017
Highlights of the 2017 Tax Planning Year include: Tax Reform – Different Paths; Rate Cuts – 2017 or 2018?; Standard v. Itemized Deductions; Depreciation Strategies; Life-Cycle Considerations; and Timing Strategies.
Quarterly Insights from BDO • Spring 2017
Posted by John Schiavone on May 30, 2017
Trump’s tax reform, research tax credits for small businesses, the future of manufacturing, and more. Available through our affiliation with the BDO Alliance USA.
BDO Knows: Technology • April, 2017
Posted by Mark Janulewicz on April 13, 2017
BDO Knows: Technology is available through our affiliation with BDO Alliance USA.