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IEEPA Tariff Refunds: Frequently Asked Questions
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA-based tariffs. Explore BDO's FAQs to stay compliant, manage exposure, and be ready if/when a tariff refund process emerges.
Trump Signs Legislation to Bar District of Columbia From Decoupling From OBBBA
New legislation signed by President Trump aims to stop D.C. from decoupling from 13 OBBBA tax provisions, but a dispute over the Home Rule Act review window leaves its impact unclear. See what this could mean for 2025 D.C. returns, forms, and filing deadlines.
Latest Interim CAMT Guidance Expands Adjustments to Financial Statement Income
Treasury and the IRS issued Notice 2026-7 with interim CAMT guidance, updating financial statement income adjustments to curb reportingâtax mismatches that can trigger CAMT. See what changed and how it builds on recent taxpayerâfriendly CAMT notices.
North Carolina Court Finds Intercompany Product Transfers Exempt From Sales Tax
A North Carolina court held that a company's no-charge transfers of product to affiliated disregarded entities lacked consideration, so they weren't âsalesâ subject to NC sales tax. Learn what the ruling signals for intercompany transfers and SALT planning.
IRS Issues Interim Guidance on Bonus Depreciation Rules
IRS Notice 2026-11 explains how OBBBA restores mandatory 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying property placed in service after Jan. 19, 2025, with elections available in specific cases. Get the key takeaways and filing considerations.
Supreme Court Invalidates IEEPA Tariffs, Administration Replaces With New Surcharge: What Importers Need to Know
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's IEEPA-based global tariffs, ruling in *Learning Resources v. Trump* that only Congress can impose tariffs. See what the decision means for trade with Canada, Mexico, and China.
Legislative Roundup: IRS to Stay Proactive on Regs after CAMT Guidance Survives
Republicans rebuffed a challenge to IRS guidance, keeping taxpayer-favorable rules in place and signaling support for more IRS-led regulatory action. See what this shift could mean for future tax policy.
Site Selection Under Pressure: How to Expand Without Leaving Value on the Table
Tariffs, onshoring pressure, AI-driven data center demand, and geopolitical risk are pushing companies to expand in the U.S.-fast. Learn how to navigate site selection, timing, and incentive negotiations so growth plans don't leave value on the table.
From Silos to Synergy: Aligning Tax and Finance
Break down the barriers between tax and finance to speed decision-making and sharpen forecasting. This article outlines why alignment matters and practical steps-plus a maturity model-to connect data, systems, and teams.
Sales Tax Incentives for Data Centers
This article was originally published in the Journal of State Taxation.
Employee Stock Ownership Plans Gain Traction in the Construction Industry
The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) publishes an annual list of the nation's 100 largest employee-owned companies. Construction and contractors accounted for 14 of the firms on the 2025 list, with all but one noted as being 100% employee-owned.
Managing 2026 Income Taxes on Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund Investments
QOF investors face a required deferred-gain income pickup at the end of 2026 that could significantly raise tax liability. Learn planning moves now, like loss harvesting, deductions, and deferral options, to soften the hit.
Qualified Small Business Stock: Planning for Founders and Early Investors
Qualified small business stock planning for founders and early investors, focusing on C corporation requirements, original issuance rules, gross asset thresholds, holding periods, Section 1202 exclusion limits, Section 1045 rollover timing, and documentation.
IRS Releases Final Forms in Connection with Section 987 Regulations
The IRS released final Forms 8964-TRA and 8964-ELE for 2025, tied to new Section 987 rules for businesses with qualified business units using a different functional currency. See who must file and when.
New Form 708 Filing Obligation Begins With 2025 Transfers
New IRS Form 708 may require U.S. citizens and residents to report and pay tax on gifts or inheritances from âcovered expatriates.â Learn who's affected and what to file.
Legislative Roundup: Final Spending Bills Cut IRS Funding and Omit Tax Priorities
A new funding deal signed Feb. 3 locks in significant IRS budget cuts through Sept. 30, 2026, following a brief shutdown, and reshapes both IRS operations and the outlook for tax legislation.
Understanding Key Differences Between U.S. Sales and Use and Value-Added Taxes
Key differences between U.S. sales and use tax and VAT or GST, covering tax base, services, rates, invoicing, reporting, and cross-border considerations.
Navigating U.S. Tax and Regulatory Requirements: A Guide for International Companies
International businesses entering or expanding into the U.S. market often underestimate the complexity of sales taxes and tariff planning and compliance. Learn how BDO can help.
Chicago Introduces Social Media Tax, Increases Personal Property Lease Transaction Rate
Chicago's 2026 revenue ordinance introduces the nation's first social media amusement tax on certain data-collecting platforms and increases the personal property lease transaction tax rate, both effective Jan. 1.
Texas Proposes Adopting Rolling IRC Conformity for Total Revenue and COGS
Texas proposed updates to TAC §3.587 would align the margin tax âtotal revenueâ rule with recent law and shift views on fixed-date IRC conformity, favoring federal return line amounts even if 2007 IRC differs.
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