Construction

IRS ANNOUNCES RELIEF FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ISRAEL

On Friday, October 13, 2023, the IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by the terrorist attacks in the State of Israel.  IRS Notice 2023-71 provides relief to certain taxpayers who, due to the terrorist attacks, may be unable to meet a tax-filing or tax-payment obligation.   These taxpayers now have until October 7, Read More…

NEW JERSEY ENACTS COMPREHENSIVE CBT OVERHAUL

On July 3, 2023, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed budget bill A.B. 5323, altering several aspects of the state’s corporation business tax (CBT) regime. Among many other changes, the bill imposes an economic nexus threshold for CBT purposes, switches the state’s combined reporting sales factor sourcing method from “Joyce” to “Finnigan,” treats global intangible Read More…

BKC RANKS IPA TOP 500 ACCOUNTING FIRMS IN U.S.

BKC, CPAs, PC has been ranked one of the Top 500 Public Accounting Firms in the Nation! INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) is a leader in practice management resources for the public accounting profession. IPA has assisted firms across North America to grow and thrive since 1987.  The one-of-a-kind IPA 500, recognizes the top U.S. based Read More…

HOME IMPROVEMENTS BY CONTRACTORS & NEW JERSEY CONSUMER FRAUD ACT

Many homeowners and home improvement contractors themselves are not aware of the various requirements which contractors must comply with when conducting home improvements.  Your house is probably your most valuable asset and unfortunately, there are a number of unscrupulous home improvement contractors who seek to take advantage of uninformed homeowners. According to the New Jersey Read More…

INFLATION REDUCTION ACT: COSTS & BENEFITS FOR REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA’s) expansion of key energy efficiency tax incentives – such as the 179D energy efficient commercial buildings deduction and the 45L new energy efficient home credit – is anticipated to have a significant impact on real estate and construction industry. The legislation could provide a significant financial boost for firms looking to utilize environmentally conscious Read More…

WHAT SEMICONDUCTOR ORGANIZATIONS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CHIPS FOR AMERICA ACT

And how you can prepare to capture the opportunities it presents. The CHIPS for America Act is poised to provide significant opportunities for semiconductor organizations. Additional guidance from the Departments of Commerce and Defense is needed around the application process for the program, but there are steps semiconductor organizations can take now to prepare. Below Read More…

HOW TO GET STUFF DONE

Businesses face disruption on multiple fronts, and they are struggling to get things done. Company leaders must contend with and the challenges of managing a remote workforce, as well as supply chain disruptions, demand shifts, resource constraints and more, all while devising critical plans for the road ahead. Combined with uncertainty about how long the Read More…

THE STAKEHOLDER VALUE MANDATE

From stakeholder buy-in to supply-chain transparency and beyond, companies across the globe face a variety of challenges when developing and implementing ESG (environmental, social, and governance) strategies. But this has not deterred CEOs from incorporating ESG principles into their core business strategy, embracing corporate visions that: Deliver long-term value for all stakeholders; Contribute to the betterment of Read More…

CONSTRUCTION AHEAD: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) will inject approximately $3 trillion into upgrading and expanding U.S. infrastructure, presenting a long horizon of opportunity for the construction industry. But to what extent will ongoing supply chain disruption, labor shortages and competition for materials continue to pose challenges for developers and project owners? Investors, project Read More…

IRS MID-YEAR CHANGE TO STANDARD MILEAGE RATE

Effective July 1 through December 31, 2022, the standard mileage rate for the business use of employees’ vehicles will be 62.5 cents per mile – the highest rate the IRS has ever published—up 4 cents from the 58.5 cents per mile rate effective for the first six months of the year. The new rate for Read More…