Welcome to our Tax Reform Resource Center.
We are keeping an ear to the ground so that when updates and regulations occur surrounding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, you will know first. Check back here and follow us on social media to receive breaking news as it occurs.
Have questions about how the legislation affects your personal and business tax planning? Contact your local Blue & Co. tax advisor.
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October 03, 2018
This time of year, taxpayers with investments should be reviewing their portfolio to determine year-to-date gains and losses. If you are projecting large capital gains, it might be a good […]
October 03, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a new general business tax credit for certain businesses that grant their qualifying employees paid family and medical leave in 2018 and […]
September 25, 2018
Do you reimburse your employees for business travel expenses? If you don’t, you may want to consider implementing a reimbursement plan, because changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act […]
September 25, 2018
Assuming you’re charitably inclined and you collect art, appreciated artwork can make one of the best charitable donations from a tax perspective. Donating appreciated property has two benefits, first, a […]
September 25, 2018
The Child Tax Credit was introduced in 1997 under the Taxpayer Relief Act. The credit has gone through many changes over the past 20 years, starting out as a $400 […]
September 24, 2018
Tax Reform 2.0 is making its way through Congress. On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed three separate bills that focus on making several provisions of the […]
September 24, 2018
If you own a vacation home that you both rent out and use personally, you might save tax by taking steps to ensure it qualifies as a rental property this […]
September 13, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) opened up the eligibility guidelines for using the cash method of accounting, making the cash method available to more businesses than was previously […]
September 06, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made many changes to the meals and entertainment deduction. The largest change is that entertainment is no longer deductible. Below is a summary of […]
July 25, 2018
With the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in late 2017, many businesses, business owners, and their advisors are evaluating a variety of topics such as the […]
July 12, 2018
For tax years beginning in 2018 and beyond, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) creates a flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations. Under prior law, C […]
July 12, 2018
Provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed late in December 2017, eliminated the deductibility of qualified transportation expenses incurred by business employers. After December 31, 2017, amounts […]
May 29, 2018
What is the excess business loss limitation under code section 461 (I)? In its simplest form, it is a fourth disallowance provision behind the three that we already have in […]
May 12, 2018
By Miranda Aavatsmark It’s 11:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, 2017 and I’m ready for a relaxing evening. My day started with checking my email and fretting that something was […]
May 12, 2018
If you received a large refund after filing your 2017 income tax return, you’re probably enjoying the influx of cash. But a large refund isn’t necessarily all positive. It also […]
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