ArticleInteresting Article On Tax ReformThe Wall Street Journal posted this interesting article on the current GOP efforts to move forward with tax reform, with a goal of having agreed on a framework by September so that tax reform...United StatesTaxLowndes
ArticleIRS Holding Off On Issuing GuidanceIn response to President Trump's executive order requiring two regulations to be repealed for every new regulation issued and the regulatory freeze memorandum issued on Inauguration Day...United StatesTaxLowndes
ArticleKKR Changing Tax Status to CorporationAs I recently discussed on this blog, the recent tax reform has brought new tax rates and deductions, which reopen the question whether your choice of entity is still right under these new rules.United StatesTaxLowndes
ArticleProperty Tax Exemptions For 2019Now is the time for senior living facilities around the state to evaluate whether the facility is eligible for any property tax exemptions for 2019.United StatesTaxLowndes
ArticleRyan Says Tax Reform Coming, But Later This YearOn Friday, House Speaker Ryan stated publicly that tax reform legislation will be included in one of two must pass budget resolutions this year, but it will be included in the fiscal 2018 budget resolution rather than in the earlier fiscal 2017 budget resolution. United StatesTaxLowndes
ArticleTax Reform Brings New Interest Expense LimitationThe Tax Cut and Jobs Act introduced a new rule limiting a businesses ability to deduct interest expense, which can have a significant impact in the senior living area as facilities often are acquired or built using debt. United StatesTaxLowndes
ArticleTax Regulations Subject To New 2-1 RuleYesterday, President Trump signed an executive order that requires government agencies to identify two regulations for repeal for every new regulation that they wish to issue.United StatesTaxLowndes
ArticleTreasury Withdraws Problematic Section 2704 Discount RegulationThis proposed regulation was very unpopular among tax practitioners and its withdrawal is viewed as a positive change.United StatesTaxLowndes
ArticleResource Allocation – The Forgotten RiskWhether a manufacturer, supplier or purchaser, the risk posed by interruption of supply is a critical consideration but yet, not always addressed in supply contracts. Rather, many supply agreementsUnited StatesCorporate/Commercial LawLowndes
ArticleEEO-1: Pay Data Collection SuspendedThis week, the Office of Management and Budget implemented an immediate stay of the new pay data collection and reporting requirements on the EEO-1 form that was revised last year during the Obama administration.United StatesEmployment and HRLowndes
ArticleConsidering Making A Qualified Opportunity Zone Investment?Qualified Opportunity Zones are a hot topic in the tax and business world, and are an opportunity that span into almost any business market. United StatesFinance and BankingLowndes
ArticleScrutiny Of Assisted Living FacilitiesOn February 4th, the New York Times had an article which should give the ALF industry pause.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesLowndes
ArticleFlorida Law Creates Right Of Action Against Drone Operators For Surveillance Of Private PropertyA bill passed by the Florida legislature and signed into law earlier this year expands Florida's Freedom from Unwanted Surveillance Act (F.S. 934.50)...United StatesPrivacyLowndes
ArticleProtecting Yourself Against Lien ClaimsIf you are a commercial Landlord or property manager, hopefully you are taking advantage of a Florida statute that allows you to limit the Landlord's liability ...United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionLowndes
ArticleSouth Carolina Firm Planning Spec Industrial Building On Southchase ParcelThe location, near to the Central Florida Greeneway/S.R. 417 and the Florida's Turnpike, make it an ideal spot for logistics and distribution activity.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionLowndes
ArticleIRS Offers Tax Relief For Those Impacted By Irma, Including For 1031 ExchangesPresident Trump's declaration of a major disaster in Florida and Georgia as a result of Hurricane Irma provides important tax relief for those residing in these states. United StatesTaxLowndes
ArticleNow Is The Time To Review Your Tax ProvisionsAs tax season is underway, one important deadline is coming that should not be overlooked. United StatesTaxLowndes
ArticleProperty Tax Exemption And Agricultural Classification Application Deadline – March 1stMarch 1st is the deadline for filing all property tax exemption applications in the state of Florida, as well as all agricultural classification applications. United StatesTaxLowndes
ArticleReminder: Partnership And S Corporation Returns Due TomorrowAs I previously discussed (here), the federal tax due date for partnership and corporate tax returns changed a few years ago. United StatesTaxLowndes
ArticleWH: Trump Pushing For 15% Corporate Tax Rate And Repeal 3.8% NIITIt is unclear whether President Trump will be more successful in tackling tax reform than he was in repealing ACA/Obamacare. United StatesTaxLowndes