BLS Insights

Category: New Regulations

IRS guidance coming regarding the IRA’s Clean Vehicle Credit

April 25, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) extended and expanded the Section 30D Clean Vehicle (CV) Credit, previously known as the Electric Vehicle (EV) Credit. The credit now covers “clean vehicles,” which include … Continued

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Reading the Tea Leaves: Potential Tax Legislation in the New Congress

February 16, 2023

The 2022 mid-term election has shifted the scales in Washington, D.C., with the Democrats no longer controlling both houses of Congress. While it remains to be seen if — and … Continued

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Reminder: Two New Accounting Standard Updates Take Effect

December 28, 2022

As the end of year approaches, we want to remind organizations of two new accounting standard updates that are effective for calendar year 2022. Leases (Topic 842) – ASU 2016-02 … Continued

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Inflation Reduction Act Expands Deductions for Energy-Efficient Construction

October 24, 2022

Mitigating the adverse effects of climate change is one of the primary targets of the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). To that end, the legislation is packed with tax … Continued

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Inflation Reduction Act Expands Valuable R&D Payroll Tax Credit

October 11, 2022

When President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law in August, most of the headlines covered the law’s climate change and health care provisions. But the law also … Continued

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Clean Vehicle Credit Comes with Caveats

October 04, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes a wide range of tax incentives aimed at combating the dire effects of climate change. One of the provisions receiving considerable attention from consumers … Continued

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IRS Offers Penalty Relief for 2019, 2020 Tax Years

September 28, 2022

While the recently announced student loan debt relief has captured numerous headlines, it’s estimated that another federal relief program announced on the same day will provide more than $1.2 billion in … Continued

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The Inflation Reduction Act Includes Wide-Ranging Tax Provisions

August 15, 2022

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law shortly. The IRA includes significant provisions … Continued

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Standard Business Mileage Rate Increased for the Second Half of 2022

July 11, 2022

You may have already heard, but we wanted to send a reminder that the IRS increased the standard mileage rate for qualified business driving for the second half of 2022. … Continued

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Proposed Regs for Inherited IRAs Bring Surprises

July 05, 2022

Back in late 2019, the first significant legislation addressing retirement savings since 2006 became law. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act has resulted in many changes … Continued

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