“Don’t leave money on the table.” That could be an axiom for taxpayers everywhere. Yet every year countless taxpayers overlook money-saving opportunities in the form of tax credits. Claiming tax credits is a surprisingly underutilized strategy. Currently, there are over 1200 different tax credits available, and unlike tax deductions, these
What would you do for a lower tax bill? The good news is that you may not have to do much. One of the most underutilized tax strategies is to identify and claim tax credits. Many taxpayers may find that they qualify for a tax reduction based on behavior or
For landowners and investors alike, conservation easements have been a way to contribute to future generations and get a substantial tax break in the process. What exactly is a conservation easement? This type of legal agreement means that the landowner is voluntarily limiting their use of the land or ability
The world of tax law has a reputation for being complicated. This is certainly true, not only because the Tax Code can be difficult to interpret and confidently apply to real-life situations, but also because the rules are constantly changing. As legislators pass new measures and the IRS advocates for
Step one on the journey to claiming the Employee Retention Credit is to steer clear of the “ERC mills” blasting their messaging across social media, radio ads, and roadside billboards. Their grand promises state things like: “Get $26,000 per employee through the Employee Retention Credit!” Unfortunately, these mills provide very
“Get $26,000 per employee through the Employee Retention Credit!” Messages like this have been popping up across social media, radio ads, and even roadside billboards. Swarms of “ERC mills” have been making grand promises to taxpayers—but they provide very few details on how to ensure you actually qualify for this
First-time investors can make the mistake of focusing all their attention on the potential of the investment itself—whether that is real property, stocks, or something else entirely. However, without advance planning, taxes can subtract a large chunk of your profits. Savvy investors make decisions with the tax implications in mind,
Timing is the key to long-term investment success, especially because timing can have a dramatic impact on tax consequences for investment activities. If your investment is successful, at some point you will have to pay taxes on any capital gains—the profit you make from selling a property or investment. Appreciation
By Kevin Zolriasatain, Principal of KBKG Many businesses, small and large, rely on research and development to improve their offerings, compete with international markets, and increase profits. The implications of recent changes to section 174 and no movement from Congress have left many business owners unsure of how to move
By Chase Ravsten, Vice President of Vistia Capital Investing in oil and gas can offer potential advantages: Oil and gas are still a staple of energy and production here in the United States and in most of the countries across the world. Many think we must have significant land with