Practice Update: Challenging Treasury Regulations on Procedural Grounds
What lessons should practitioners draw from the Supreme Court’s June 22, 2020, decision denying certiorari in Altera Corp. v. Comm’r…
alliantgroup Scores Another Big R&D Tax Credit Win for Taxpayers
Populous Holdings, a Kansas City based architectural firm, retained alliantgroup, LP to conduct a Research & Development Tax Credit (R&D…
Court Hands Renewable Energy Sector Monumental Victory in 1603 Grant Award Case
On October 28, 2016, the United States Court of Federal Claims issued the landmark decision of Alta Wind V Owner Lessor v. United States, opening the door for renewable energy companies to recover their full share of 1603 grant awards. This case signified a monumental victory for the renewable energy industry, as it found the…
Congressional Budget Office Measures Tax Impact of Chained CPI
As legislative discussions about the budget progress, the idea of a chained consumer price index (“chained CPI”) is one proposal to hold down spending. Chained CPI is an inflation measure that captures how consumers respond to price changes, as well as measuring the price changes themselves – if the price of a prescription goes up,…
California Issues Guidance on R&D Credit Base Amount – Companies with $ 0 Gross Receipts Can Claim the Credit
California Issues Guidance on R&D Credit Base Amount – Companies with $ 0 Gross Receipts Can Claim the Credit The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) issued new guidance relating to the way in which a company calculates its base amount for the state Research and Development Credit. California uses a definition of “gross receipts” that…
alliantgroup’s National Managing Director Dean Zerbe tapped as tax expert in recent The Wall Street Journal and Accounting Today articles
In recent high-profile stories, Dean Zerbe shares his expertise and insights on the tax code and how proposed changes will affect small and mid-size businesses. In a cover story on July 23, 2012 in The Wall Street Journal, “Firms Pass Up Tax Breaks, Citing Hassles, Complexity,” Dean Zerbe was sought as a subject matter expert…
alliantgroup Managing Director Invited to Share Insights on R&D Tax Credit at ABA National Meeting
February 28, 2012 (Houston) — alliantgroup’s Managing Director Jeremy Fingeret, J.D., was invited to join a prestigious group of tax legal advisors at the American Bar Association’s Section of Taxation Midyear Meeting in San Diego on February 17, 2012. Jeremy joined other distinguished panelists including Alex Sadler and Jeff Moeller of Ivins Phillips & Barker;…
2016 Filing Date: As late as April 18
The IRS reported on May 19 that the tax filing date for 2016 will be April 18; except if a taxpayer resides in Maine or Massachusetts, then it will be April 19. Next year, April 15 will be on a Friday, which is also a holiday observed in Washington D.C. for Emancipation Day. Since tax…
