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Inflation Reduction Act 2022 Energy Tax Incentive Considerations
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169; 8/16/22) could easily have been named the Energy Incentives Act of 2022. Over 20 provisions in the Act provide tax credits or special deductions to encourage the production and use of clean energy. The cost of these energy provisions over ten years is about $271 billion. In contrast, the ten-year revenue projection for the corporate AMT and one percent excise tax on certain stock buybacks is about $296 billion. Most of the energy credits are for businesses and are specialized such as for the production of clean hydrogen or sustainable aviation fuel or zero-emission nuclear power production. Four credits are designed for individuals including three revised credits and one entirely new one (§25E, Previously-owned clean vehicle credit). This article highlights key aspects of the credits and special energy provisions as a whole, offers tips for dealing with the complexities that exist in these IRA 2022 rules, and provides suggestions to help individuals obtain the greatest tax savings from the new and revised energy credits and rebates. A few charts are included to aid in understanding these credits.
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Small Mistakes With Huge Costs for Your Client’s Tax Returns
We’ve all been there. A client walks into your office and, somewhere in the conversation, you realize that a seemingly minor oversight, a missed deadline, a form nobody filed, an election nobody mentioned, has spiraled into a five- or six-figure tax problem. In my years of practice, some of the most expensive mistakes I’ve seen weren’t the result of aggressive planning gone wrong. They were small, quiet errors. The kind that happens when a deadline slips, an election isn’t made, or a form gets overlooked entirely. The tax code is unforgiving in these situations, and the IRS has little sympathy for “I didn’t know.” This article walks through some of the most common, and most costly, small mistakes that can devastate your client’s tax situation, along with practical guidance for avoiding them.
When Debts Go Bad: The Challenges of Deducting Delinquent Debts
It is painful when you finally realize that the money you expected to be repaid is never coming back. The tiny silver lining in that cloud might be the tax benefit of “writing off” the debt. Unfortunately, that silver lining may well be eclipsed by an even bigger cloud. Writing bad debt off is not that easy, and there’s probably no silver lining to that cloud. Ironically, you might find that the mistakes that caused you to be holding a bad debt might be what prevents you from getting a usable deduction.
Building a Partnership the Right Way: Tax Strategies From Day One
Setting up a partnership is a lot like getting married. It’s exciting, full of promise, and if you do it right, it can be incredibly rewarding. Do it wrong, and you’re setting yourself up for years of headaches and potentially significant financial loss. The decisions you make at the formation stage of your partnership will impact your tax situation for years to come, and in some cases, these decisions can be difficult or costly to undo later. In this article, we’ll explore the critical steps in setting up a partnership and the tax implications of various contribution strategies. You’ll learn how to establish a foundation that maximizes tax advantages from day one.
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