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Cozen O'Connor

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (1/15)

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“Illinois doubled private investments in the state, as well as investments in clean energy, and quadrupled the number of retained jobs in 2024, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity said this week....more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Final Hydrogen Regulations Provide Multiple Paths for Production, But The Three Pillars and Other Obstacles Remain

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On January 10, 2024, the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) published the final regulations governing the section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit (“Final Regulations”). The Final Regulations tackle many of the...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Governor Murphy’s 2025 State of the State Address

Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy delivered his annual State of the State Address, outlining an ambitious agenda aimed at securing economic opportunity and strengthening New Jersey’s future. Murphy is in his final year of...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

A Comparison of Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts

A special needs trust (SNT) and an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account each provide a tax-free way for people with disabilities to save money. Both options provide a mechanism for saving money and protecting...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

IRS Proposes Modernized Rules for Tax Professionals Under Circular 230

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Last month, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued proposed regulations updating the rules for tax professionals who practice before the IRS. These rules, which are contained in...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Resilient Economy and Promises of Lessened Regulation, Lower Taxes Raise Hopes for a Surge in M&A

Key Points - - Pro-growth policies and reduced regulation could create significant opportunities for increased M&A in 2025. - Lower interest rates, moderating inflation and rising stock market valuations may also...more

Freeman Law

Texas Comptroller Procedure | Audits and Assessments

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Receiving an assessment from the Texas Comptroller can be overwhelming, and not just from a financial perspective. To a taxpayer with little to no experience in dealing with the Comptroller’s office, even knowing how to...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

I don’t see Roth Employer Contributions as being a big thing

One of the option of SECURE 2.0 is allowing employers to offer partricipants the right to Roth Employer contributions where they can pay the taxes upfront, and get tax free treatment on employer contributions....more

Groom Law Group, Chartered

IRS Issues Much Anticipated Guidance on Catch-Up Contributions

On January 10, 2025, the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued proposed regulations regarding the provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”) that relate to...more

Morgan Lewis

How to Comply with France’s New Profit-Sharing Obligation Effective as of January 1

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French Act No. 2023-1107, Transposing the National Interprofessional Agreement on Value Sharing within Companies, entered into force on January 1, 2025 and, similarly to previous laws on the topic, aims to simplify, secure,...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

California and Federal Tax Deadlines Postponed for Los Angeles County Residents

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As a result of the wildfires in Los Angeles County, California, on January 10, 2025, the IRS extended substantially all tax filing and payment dates until October 15, 2025, for residents of Los Angeles County. On January 11,...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Action Required: Share Transfers Pursuant to ISO Exercises and ESPP Purchases

Companies frequently grant incentive stock options (ISOs) or sponsor an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) to provide tax-advantaged equity incentives to employees that are U.S. taxpayers. One aspect of the tax-advantaged...more

Offit Kurman

Adopting the Moving Van Approach

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When it comes to estate taxes, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expects all tangible personal property to be properly reported on Schedule F of Form 706. This includes any valuable assets such as art collections, antiques,...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

DOL Lost & Found Database for Retirement Savings Goes Live

If you have ever found $10 in the pocket of a coat that you have not worn for some time, you are familiar with the delight of finding lost money that belongs to you. The Department of Labor’s new Retirement Savings Lost &...more

A&O Shearman

Pensions: what's new this week - January 13, 2025

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. The Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) has published a blog...more

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Standards for Fill for Wine and Distilled Spirits: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Approves Use of Glass Containers for...

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) of the United States Department of Transportation has published a final rule amending regulations that govern wine and distilled spirits containers that adds thirteen...more

Buchalter

Tax Relief and Recovery: Key Considerations for Los Angeles Residents Affected by Recent Wildfires

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We at the Buchalter law firm understand that many have suffered greatly as a result of the recent wildfires. The loss of life, and the loss of homes with memories is, of course irreplaceable....more

Nossaman LLP

IRS and California Provide Tax Relief for LA County Residents and Businesses

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The IRS on Friday, January 10, 2025 extended tax payment and filing deadlines to October 15, 2025 for Los Angeles County individuals and businesses because of the recent fires. The California Governor’s office followed suit...more

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax: Gross receipts from vehicle sales delivered and completed outside the state are not subject to Ohio...

The Ohio Board of Tax Appeals (“BTA”) held that vehicles sales made to Ohio buyers at a West Virginia dealership were not subject to Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (“CAT”). Straub-Nissan LLC, v. Harris, BTA Case No. 2022-422...more

McDermott Will & Emery

New Rules Simplify ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Reporting Obligations

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Under the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer shared responsibility provisions, applicable large employers (ALEs) must either offer minimum essential coverage that is “affordable” and that provides “minimum value” to their...more

White & Case LLP

Final Regulations for Clean Hydrogen: Making Tax Credits More Accessible

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On January 3, 2025, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") issued final regulations for the clean hydrogen production tax credit ("PTC") under § 45V of the Internal Revenue...more

Jones Day

Final Clean Electricity Production and Investment Tax Credit Regulations Provide Taxpayers With Welcomed Guidance

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The Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released final regulations regarding the Section 45Y clean electricity production and Section 48E clean electricity investment tax credits....more

McAfee & Taft

New year = New proposed rules impacting retirement plans

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The Internal Revenue Service has been busy. On Friday, January 10, 2025, the IRS issued several notices of proposed rulemaking impacting qualified retirement plans. One set of proposed rules adds to the SECURE 2.0 requirement...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

The North Carolina Board of CPA Examiners: A Licensed Professional User's Guide

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As the governing body for Certified Public Accountants ("CPAs"), the Board upholds rigorous standards of practice, oversees the licensing process, and enforces compliance with ethical rules and regulations. For both aspiring...more

Alston & Bird

Look Ahead to the Week of January 13: Confirmation Hearings Kick Off

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Both the House and Senate are in session this week.  Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump met with several groups of House Republicans to discuss strategy to enact Republican priorities this Congress, including...more

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