How Large Taxpayers Can Expense Previously Capitalized §174 Costs Under Rev. Proc. 2025-28

Rev. Proc. 2025-28 provides a practical framework for large taxpayers and taxpayers treated as tax shelters to implement the new §174A rules beginning in 2025 and to accelerate recovery of domestic §174 costs that were capitalized during 2022–2024. For most large taxpayers, the starting point is simple: the taxpayer’s accounting method choice is reflected by … Read more

Navigating R&D Credits, Section 174 Relief, and Cost Segregation After the OBBBA

What CPAs Need to Know About Timing, Method Changes, and Missed Opportunities Introduction Recent legislative changes have reshaped how several long-standing tax incentives operate in practice. For CPAs, the result has been a mix of opportunity and confusion—particularly at the intersection of the Research & Development (R&D) tax credit, mandatory capitalization under Section 174, and … Read more

How CPAs Can Turn Real Estate Into Immediate Tax Savings in 2026 (2025 Tax Year)

If you advise business owners or real estate investors, expect the question to come early and often in 2026: “Now that bonus depreciation changed again, should we do a cost segregation study?” For CPAs, this is not a gimmick question. It is a high-impact planning decision that affects taxable income, cash flow, and how quickly … Read more

AICPA Seeks Treasury Guidance on Section 174A Amended‑return Election

In a letter dated July 31, 2025, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) pressed the Department of the Treasury (and IRS) for immediate guidance on the application of Section 174A, which governs domestic research and experimental expenditures for eligible small business taxpayers Under a provision of recent legislation (Sec. 70302 of H.R. 12), eligible small businesses may … Read more

When Will IRS Guidance on Section 174 Be Released? What Taxpayers Need to Know Before 2024 Extended Deadlines

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted July 4, 2025, finally fixed Section 174—bringing back immediate expensing of domestic R&D expenses starting in tax years beginning after December 31, 2024. But the law left a big question unanswered: How and when will the IRS issue procedural guidance to implement the changes? As businesses, CPAs, and tax advisors … Read more

2025 Tax Planning Under the One Big Beautiful Bill: What You Need to Know About R&D, 179D, Cost Segregation, and Clean Energy Incentives

The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) marks a major shift in the U.S. tax landscape—one that brings long-awaited relief for small businesses, real estate investors, and innovative companies. With sweeping updates to depreciation rules, R&D expensing, clean energy incentives, and more, 2025 presents a powerful opportunity to realign your tax strategy. … Read more

The Urgent Need to Leverage the 179D Tax Incentive Before It Expires in 2026

The Section 179D Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction has been a cornerstone of U.S. tax policy, incentivizing energy-efficient upgrades in commercial and multifamily properties. Offering deductions of up to $5.00 per square foot for energy-saving improvements, this powerful tax benefit has driven sustainable building practices while delivering significant financial relief to property owners, developers, architects, and … Read more

The R&D Tax Credit: Tax Savings and the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ – CPE Webinar 7-8-25

The Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit remains one of the most powerful tools for driving down tax liability—yet many eligible businesses fail to take full advantage. In this high-impact session, CPAs will learn how to identify qualified research activities, optimize documentation strategies, and unlock significant savings under current tax law. But that’s not all—this … Read more

R&D Tax Breaks Are Back—Thanks to the Big Beautiful Bill!!!! Section 174 Big Beautiful Bill Planning Available HERE.

Congress has officially passed a long-awaited fix to the R&D tax rules. With the enactment of Section 174A, businesses can once again immediately deduct domestic research expenses—eliminating the burdensome capitalization requirements that have been in place since 2022. The legislation has cleared both chambers of Congress and is now signed into law, with IRS guidance … Read more

Tariffs and Transfer Pricing: How to Stay Compliant and Avoid IRS Scrutiny 6-19-25 CPE

This is a lightly AI-edited transcript of the CPE webinar “Tariffs and Transfer Pricing: How to Stay Compliant and Avoid IRS Scrutiny,” presented by Eric Tuthill, CPA, and Cheri Valerio, CPA of Corporate Tax Advisors. While based on the original audio, the transcript has been cleaned up and enhanced for clarity and readability to help … Read more

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