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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?
READ MOREAround the Tax World- May 26, 2026
In The HeadlinesTrump settles his lawsuit against the IRS—and gains audit protection in the process.
What's New In The Tax World?Jeff Bezos stirs up talk about eliminating income taxes in a recent interview
State-By-State-UpdatesNew Mexico faces disappointing results from its $512 million in state tax credits.
Tax Planning TipsThe enhanced premium tax credit didn’t make it to 2026—what has the impact been?
Around the Tax World- May 7, 2026
In The HeadlinesThe S&P 500 stalls as the war in Iran continues and the Federal Reserve meets on interest rates.
What's New In The Tax World?Republican lawmakers look to woo voters with lower capital gains taxes
State-By-State-UpdatesCalifornia’s “billionaire tax” makes it a step closer to the November ballot.
Tax Planning TipsWho can benefit most from the IRS’ free tax withholding tool?
Around the Tax World- April 23, 2026
In The HeadlinesJust how bad is the energy crisis? Experts assess the impact of the ongoing war in Iran.
What's New In The Tax World?Despite the OBBBA tax cuts, polls show that most Americans think they are overpaying on taxes—a sentiment that could impact midterm elections
State-By-State-UpdatesHawaii’s climate cruise tax is blocked by an appeals court—what’s next?
Tax Planning TipsAs annuity sales reach record growth levels, what does this mean for tax planning?
Around the Tax World- April 9, 2026
In The HeadlinesPresident Trump projects an end to the war in Iran in April, causing stocks to rally.
What's New In The Tax World?Did you know tax assessments have an expiration date? Here’s what to know.
State-By-State-UpdatesAlaska struggles with lost revenue from properties erroneously claiming a tax exemption.
Tax Planning TipsAre your investments tax-advantaged—and if not, what needs to change?
Around the Tax World- march 25, 2026
In The HeadlinesThe Federal Reserve keeps interest rates as-is but alludes to a future cut.
What's New In The Tax World?The National Taxpayer Advocate anticipates 2026 challenges due to staffing reductions and retroactive changes to tax law
State-By-State-UpdatesCalifornia adds animated and competition TV shows to its Film & Television Tax Credit Program.
Tax Planning TipsHow do the OBBBA tax policies impact retirement planning?
Around the Tax World- march 10, 2026
In The HeadlinesThe Trump administration takes a 10% stake in Intel.
What's New In The Tax World?The IRS has released a new OBBBA schedule: Taxpayers can now claim a tax exemption on tips, overtime, and car loan interest
State-By-State-UpdatesCalifornia lawmakers are torn over a new gas tax study.
Tax Planning TipsHow could A.I. impact the way taxpayers approach filing season?
Around the Tax World- February 24, 2026
In The HeadlinesTariffs and A.I. top the “Global Risks Report” for 2026.
What's New In The Tax World?Why are tax refunds being issued more slowly this year—and how might this impact the economy?
State-By-State-UpdatesGeorgians could see an extra $500 through the surplus tax refund program.
Tax Planning TipsHeirs are waiting for more than a year to receive tax refunds after a loved one’s death
Around the Tax World- February 10, 2026
In The HeadlinesA.I. is headed to outer space: Elon Musk closes a record-setting deal as SpaceX acquires startup xAI.
What's New In The Tax World?What’s new with the clean fuel tax credit?
State-By-State-UpdatesCalifornia’s proposed mileage tax won’t make it onto the highway just yet.
Tax Planning TipsThese are the scams to watch out for this tax season
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A Court Just Bought Your Clients More Time on Clean Energy Tax Credits Here’s How to Use It
A federal district court just struck down an IRS rule that had been closing the door on a pretty compelling tax savings opportunity available to your clients today, the Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit. The ruling, handed down on June 6, 2026, reinstated a key pathway that allows investors to lock in credit eligibility for large-scale wind and solar projects a pathway the IRS had tried to eliminate just last year. The window is not wide open. July 4, 2026 is still the critical deadline, and the government will almost certainly appeal. But for advisors who act quickly, this ruling creates a genuine, time-sensitive planning opportunity. Here is what you need to understand, and what you should be doing right now.
Your Summer Tax Practice Playbook: Three Moves to Make Before Labor Day
Tax Day is finally in the rearview mirror, and if you’re like many practitioners—with the phones quieter, the inbox manageable, and the September extension wave feeling comfortably far away—the temptation right now is to coast. Resist that temptation. Summer is the only stretch of the calendar when both you and your best clients have the bandwidth to think strategically; furthermore, this summer, there is a deadline-driven opportunity. In this article, I’ll walk through three moves every practitioner should be making between now and Labor Day. The first move has a hard statutory deadline of July 10, 2026. The second move is about turning your highest-value client conversations into billable advisory engagements. And third is about tending to the practice itself because a tax practice, like a garden, doesn’t survive without care.
What Every Client Should Know About Partnership Distributions
Perhaps the most misunderstood aspect of partnership taxation relates to distributions. When a partnership distributes cash or property to its partners, the tax consequences can range from completely tax-free to significantly taxable, depending on how the distribution is structured and the partners’ tax basis in their partnership interests. In this article, we’ll explore the rules governing partnership distributions and how they impact partners’ tax situations. More importantly, we’ll look at strategies to structure distributions in the most tax-efficient manner possible – because the goal is not just to understand the rules but to use them advantageously.
