On Friday March 27th the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law.  This $2 trillion dollar stimulus bill will provide relief to individuals, businesses, and state and local governments, and will bolster an economy gravely shaken by the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus.  This Act contains several provisions […]

You might have heard that the so-called “Energy Incentives” were recently reestablished.  This change in legislation may qualify you for an additional tax deduction on certain 2018 projects.  The President signed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act into law on 12/20/2019. This broad legislation includes theextension of the Section 179D and 45L programs. This extension is […]

The President signed the tax extender package; Further Consolidated Appropriations Act into law on Friday December 20th, 2019.  This legislation reestablishes the Section 179D and 45L programs retroactively back to 1/1/2018 and extends them forward through 12/31/2020.  We’ve long been hoping to see the extension of EPAct 179D and 45L, as these incentives can be […]

Capstan’s Bruce Johnson takes a close look at 1031 Exchanges and Qualified Opportunity Zones in the Fall 2019 issue of NAIOP’s Developer Magazine.  Both have merits and limitations, and the wise investor might find utility in each strategy at different stages of life.  In a concise but informative read, Bruce highlights some of the most […]

As the tax code becomes increasingly complex more and more CPAs find themselves working with specialists. Picking the right referral partner is crucial, and our own Terri Johnson took to the pages of this month’s New Jersey CPA Magazine to share some tips on selecting your firm’s ideal partner. Today’s CPAs serve as true partners […]