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Around the Tax World- October 27, 2026
In The Headlines SpaceX’s latest PR move? Giving one share of stock to every child in America.
What's New In The Tax World? Trump promotes a gas tax suspension, but Congress is unlikely to revisit tax legislation until November
State-By-State-Updates California’s richest are spending over $1 million per day to squash a proposed billionaires tax.
Tax Planning Tips Which brings more tax benefits: a Roth IRA or a 457(b) plan?
READ MOREAround the Tax World- October 8, 2026
In The Headlines That barrel will cost you a Benjamin—oil hits $101 for the first time since May.
What's New In The Tax World? A new IRS rule just dropped for the Education Freedom Tax Credit scholarship program
State-By-State-Updates California gives a boost to local journalism through a new tax credit.
Tax Planning Tips The U.S. Treasury plans a crackdown on exchange-traded funds and their tax loopholes
Around the Tax World- September 24, 2026
In The Headlines Federal interest rates are rising for the first time since 2023.
What's New In The Tax World? Will the current tax laws help or hurt Republicans going into the midterm elections?
State-By-State-Updates Californians are split over the proposed “billionaires tax.”
Tax Planning Tips Clean energy tax credits have become a buyer’s market
Around the Tax World- September 8, 2026
In The Headlines The robotaxis are coming: Uber cuts 10% of its workforce worldwide to focus on new investments.
What's New In The Tax World? Will Hollywood get a tax break with the support of President Trump?
State-By-State-Updates Louisiana appeals to SpaceX with a $27.5 billion tax incentive package.
Tax Planning Tips The IRS provides more clarity on how “no tax on overtime” actually works
Around the Tax World- August 18, 2026
In The Headlines Tariff refunds hit a whopping $100 billion—but consumers may not see the benefits.
What's New In The Tax World? President Trump eyes a capital gains tax cut as a possible midterm election strategy
State-By-State-Updates Can California’s wealth tax overcome a billionaire opponent?
Tax Planning Tips What does the “no tax on Social Security” provision actually do?
Around the Tax World- JULY 21, 2026
In The Headlines Trump’s $1.776 billion IRS settlement is blocked by a federal judge.
What's New In The Tax World? As refunds surpass $49 billion, what does the future hold for U.S. tariffs?
State-By-State-Updates Will Alaska’s gasline tax bill become law?
Tax Planning Tips Claiming the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is a more narrow road than some imagined
Around the Tax World- JULY 7, 2026
In The Headlines Trump pushes back on foreign digital services taxes by threatening 100% tariffs.
What's New In The Tax World? Could the federal gas tax be on its way out?
State-By-State-Updates California approves a tax on Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund.
Tax Planning Tips Do Trump Account contributions need to be reported as a gift to the IRS?
Around the Tax World- JUNE 23, 2026
In The Headlines OpenAI goes on a spending spree to the tune of $3.7 billion.
What's New In The Tax World? Money is running out from a Social Security trust fund—what could that mean for your taxes?
State-By-State-Updates California’s governor pushes back on a proposed billionaire tax.
Tax Planning Tips Tax planning could make a major difference to your student loan payments
Around the Tax World- JUNE 9, 2026
In The HeadlinesThe Supreme Court decides to stay out of the California-Florida tax tussle.
What's New In The Tax World?Retail sales spiked in 2026, but the reason might be tax refunds
State-By-State-UpdatesFlorida debates a total overhaul of their property tax system.
Tax Planning TipsHow can Trump Accounts help with tax savings?
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Reassessing R&D Structures After the Section 174 Changes
Recent changes to the tax treatment of research and experimental (“R&E”) expenditures may warrant a fresh look at existing intellectual property (“IP”) and research and development (“R&D”) structures. This article examines whether taxpayers should revisit decisions regarding the location of R&D activities, IP ownership, contract R&D arrangements, and related transfer pricing policies in light of the evolving legislative landscape, and how the interaction of Sections 174, 168(k), 59(e), and 163(j) can be used to calibrate a tax-efficient result.
Form 1099 Reporting Thresholds Have Changed
The Form 1099 reporting thresholds have changed from the old, familiar $600 amount to $2,000 for 2026. But because nothing is ever easy or straightforward, the threshold hasn’t changed for “all” transactions that might end up on a 1099, particularly with Form 1099-MISC.
What Do You Ask Indie Game Developers at Tax Interviews?
When you take on a new client, the tax interview is one of the most crucial elements of ensuring that their tax documents are prepared correctly. Both individual and business clients should provide you with a road map for their current tax situation, what they expect it to look like in the near future, and how your tax planning and preparation skills will help them with their business or financial goals. To focus specifically on business clients, questionnaires that the client fills out beforehand can efficiently cut down on facetime. This allows you more time to ask focused questions and learn about your client’s business needs and environment. But if your client is a game developer, specifically an indie game developer, there’s some nuanced questions you should ask in person or as an addendum to your questionnaire after you’ve read about the basics of doing business with game developers.
