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Insights Center: 2025 Tax & Legislative Changes

Individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organizations are all affected by the new tax law – and we are ready to help. Start by staying informed; you’ll find our analyses of the new law’s many provisions here.

Updated Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Guidelines for Co-operative and Condominium Housing
July 6, 2022

In response to the structural collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida in June 2021, Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) have provided more stringent lending guidelines entailing scrutinization of the structural integrity of co-ops and condominiums and their cash reserve balances to correct any structural defects.

New Connecticut Apprenticeship Tax Credit
June 29, 2022

To assist Connecticut manufacturers more broadly in obtaining and training a qualified workforce, Connecticut recently expanded its Apprenticeship Tax Credit (ATC) to include S corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies (pass-through entities).

Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA)
June 29, 2022

Katherine Patanaude, Senior Manager, considered the equity and inclusion policies and procedures of the City of Pittsburgh’s Urban and Redevelopment Authority (URA) as reported by an outside agency.

Reviewing and Updating Your Gift Acceptance Policy
June 28, 2022

Over the past several years, there have been many changes in the not-for-profit world, including the types of assets that donors are contributing to organizations.

Cyber Roundup – June 2022
June 21, 2022

You will see below a variety of cyber-criminal pursuits that occurred in a short period  including business e-mail compromises, ransomware activity demanding payoffs and malware attacks  along with others.

Interest Tracing Rules Can Unlock Tax Benefits
June 14, 2022

When a taxpayer borrows funds, the deductibility of the related interest expense is determined by how the loan proceeds are ultimately used and not how the loan proceeds are collateralized. These are often referred to as the interest tracing rules.

IRS Announces New Employee Plan Pre-Examination Compliance Pilot Program
June 8, 2022

Earlier this month, the IRS announced a new pilot program for pre-examination retirement plan compliance. The program is effective immediately.

M&A Deal Activity Slowed After a Record-Breaking 2021
June 7, 2022

North American merger and acquisition (M&A) deal volumes slowed down in first quarter 2022 after a record-setting 2021. Year-over-year deal volume decreased 11.5% over first quarter 2021. Deal activity, nevertheless, was still in line with that of the last five years.

The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service
June 6, 2022

You often hear a relative or friend describe dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as “distressful.” In case you didn’t know, the answer may be to complete Form 911, Request for Taxpayer Advocate Assistance.

Fraud Risk Considerations for Foundations
May 31, 2022

Fraud can come in many different shapes and forms, and it is vital for foundations to address the fraud risks that are specific to their operations.

How to Protect a Business as Sales Tax Audits Surge
May 25, 2022

With states anticipating a significant reduction in sales tax revenue, Sales and Use Tax Audits are on the rise.

Reducing the Risk of Higher Education Partnerships, Mergers and Acquisitions
May 24, 2022

The past decade has been difficult for higher education institutions – from enrollment decline to pandemic-related challenges – a number […]

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