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IEEPA Tariff Refunds: 4 Common Tax Reporting Issues

8/6/2026 — As tariff refunds are issued, the practical question becomes how companies should report them. Explore common tax reporting issues. More ➔

Washington Temporary International Remote Seller VDP: Explore the Benefits

2/3/2026 — Washington is offering a limited‑time voluntary disclosure program exclusively for foreign businesses selling to customers in the state. More ➔

Auto Loan Interest Deduction: Learn the Proposed IRS Regulations

1/29/2026 — The proposed regulations turn the auto loan interest deduction into a tightly structured system with defined vehicle and loan requirements. More ➔

IRS Issues Interim Guidance on New 100% Bonus Depreciation

1/27/2026 — New interim IRS guidance outlines how real estate owners can enhance 100% bonus depreciation. Learn what qualifies, key timing rules, and how cost segregation can help. More ➔

Tractor-Trailer Tariffs: Mitigation Strategies for Transportation

10/29/2025 — The new 25% tariff on tractor-trailers is a potentially expensive change for transportation. Explore strategies to help mitigate costs. More ➔

Major Tax Opportunities

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Each one can influence your tax strategy in different ways, depending on your circumstances and timing. Scenario modeling can help you understand how these changes could affect your tax position across multiple years.

Bonus depreciation and Section 179

Immediate expensing options are back in full force, encouraging capital investment through 100% bonus depreciation and expanded Section 179 limits.
R&D credit and Section 174

Full expensing of domestic R&D costs is restored, and the R&D credit remains a powerful tool for innovation-focused businesses.
Business interest expense

Expanded deductibility for business interest expense.
Energy credits

Many clean energy credits now have accelerated phaseouts, so timing is key.

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Federal tax policy has changed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and new tax rules bring new opportunities. The sooner you start planning, the greater the savings may be.

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