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A step-up in basis is the readjustment of the value of an appreciated asset, such as real estate, for income tax purposes upon inheritance.

Do you own a piece of real estate whose fair market value is greater than its basis?  Are you contemplating selling and buying another? A 1031 Exchange may be for you! If you are contemplating a like-kind exchange, at Disanto, Priest & Co. we would be more than happy to assist you.

In a 5 - 4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of state authority to require online retailers to collect sales taxes without regard to physical presence in the state. Although states stand to gain much-needed tax revenues, there may be consequences for online retailers that do business in multiple states.

One of the ways firms and their business clients are utilizing a clearinghouse is for SOC report distribution – a process that is becoming more challenging to manage as an increased focus on third-party controls has led to a rise in requests for reports.

There is growing demand today for accurate, authenticated financial information. While technology has positively impacted the speed and accessibility of information, it has also created new ways to alter and compromise information.  

We receive regular checkups to monitor, maintain, and improve our health. But did you know that you should do the same for your company?

Is your company future ready? We are living in a time of rapid change around the world. Consider a Strategic Planning Engagement to ensure success.

As we continue to welcome in the first quarter of 2018 and the new tax bill, let's take a quick look at what has changed and what remains the same.

President Donald Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the most significant tax law overhaul in 31 years. Read some highlights here.

SALT, (State and Local Taxes), has become a familiar term for business owners that operate in multiple states; however, taxes are not the only area of compliance that businesses that operate over state borders need to be concerned with.

Many companies are expanding their business transactions across state borders and finding themselves operating with a mobile workforce.  With many states aggressively attempting to find ways to close their budget deficits, these expanding companies become a means of generating new sources of revenues.

Do you have a real estate project that is not able to raise sufficient funding? Do you have a project at risk of having to relocate to another state? Rebuild Rhode Island may be the answer! The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, through the Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit Act, can provide incentives such as tax credits, loans or equity investments to eligible Projects!

The section 179D tax deduction was passed by Congress in 2005 as part of the Energy Policy Act.  It allows qualifying building owners and businesses to receive a tax deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot for their energy efficient buildings or significant improvements placed in service during all open tax years.

Are you currently operating a business in Rhode Island and looking to expand?  Perhaps you have a business outside of RI that you’re looking to relocate.   Rhode Island, in an effort to attract and retain new and existing businesses, enacted the New Qualified Jobs Incentive Act in 2015 and has already awarded several job creators significant annual, redeemable tax credits that have allowed them to make expanding or relocating to RI more financially feasible.