By Tom Yuen, CPA, MSTGray, Gray & Gray, LLP Research and development are the lifeblood of the life science industry. From developing new drugs and medical devices to advancing biomedicine and biotechnology, life science companies pour billions into R&D each year in pursuit of life-changing innovations. However, the R&D process is extremely costly, time-consuming, and […]
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By James DeLeo, MBA, CPA/MST & Kelly Berardi, JD, LL.M.Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP One of the most important aspects of any M&A deal is the tax planning. While experienced dealmakers know to expect certain tax consequences, there are often unexpected tax implications that can arise. These unexpected tax bills can have a significant impact
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By Derek Rawls, CPA, MSTGray, Gray & Gray, LLP The landmark Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. in 2018 fundamentally altered the landscape of sales and use tax compliance for businesses with multistate sales. By overturning the physical presence requirement, the Court paved the way for states to require remote sellers to
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You likely already know that year end is the optimal time for not-for-profits to conduct gift-giving campaigns. Donors are more generous during the holidays, and many people wait until the last minute to make tax-deductible gifts before the Dec. 31 deadline. In fact, according to Double the Donation, 10% of all charitable giving occurs on the
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Your not-for-profit organization is probably assisted by volunteers who aren’t financially compensated. But your staff — including executives — are almost certainly paid a commensurate salary and benefits for their work. Compensation issues are always tricky, but they’re made more so by tax and legal requirements for nonprofits. Setting executive pay is particularly fraught because if
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By Martin E. Prendergast Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP While the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act is making headlines for its energy and healthcare facets – along with a big ramp up in IRS muscle – there are several provisions that could benefit practitioners in the architectural and engineering fields. Here are some highlights of
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If your organization has met the IRS qualifications to be considered tax-exempt, the income you receive — such as donor contributions — is exempt from federal income tax. However, it’s still possible for not-for-profits to follow the rules and experience adverse tax consequences. Here are five potential tax traps that could catch you off guard. 1.
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Do you have a relatively new business with less than $1 million in annual gross revenues? You may be eligible for as much as $100,000 in tax credits. Under the American Recovery Rescue Plan, a company founded or incorporated after February 15, 2020 may be classified as a “Recovery Startup Business.” These recent startups (provided
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If your not-for-profit organization operates on a calendar-year tax basis, the deadline for filing your year-end Form 990 (Form 990 EZ for certain small organizations) is May 15. Besides filing on time, you must ensure the information provided on your form is accurate. Pay particular attention to the following eight issues that commonly trip up nonprofits:
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Revenue generated by 501(c)(3) organizations is generally exempt from federal income tax. But in some cases, your not-for-profit may incur unrelated business income tax (UBIT) on revenue. The good news is your annual tax return may offer some relief in the form of deductions. The list isn’t as long as the “ordinary and necessary business expenses”
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