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Depreciation Rules Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

by Martin C. McCarthy | May 8, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance | Taxes

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 changed the depreciation rules for qualified real property. Contractors need to be aware of these changes, as well as how certain assets need to be depreciated or expensed under TCJA.

Everything Contractors Need to Know About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

by Ashlie Forum | May 5, 2019
Accounting | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

Although the total impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will only be determined with time, certain changes that begin with the 2018 tax year will have an immediate impact on contractors.

An Early Look at New Revenue Recognition Rules for Construction Contractors

by Alan Stein | Apr 18, 2019
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Project Delivery

Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, uses a principles-based model designed to improve consistency, comparability and usefulness of revenue disclosure. Here's a look at how it will impact the construction industry.

Will Opportunity Zones Accelerate Gentrification or Spur Critical Investment in Distressed Areas?

State and local officials will need to play a critical role in layering incentives to direct opportunity zone investment in projects with the greatest long-term benefits to local communities.

Topic 606’s Impact on Construction Contractors

by James W. Miller, Megan Moriarty | Apr 14, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance

Topic 606 effectively replaces all legacy rules around revenue recognition, making it one of the most time-consuming accounting projects for public companies since the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was enacted more than a decade ago. Here's how private companies can comply.

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Depreciation Rules Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Everything Contractors Need to Know About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

An Early Look at New Revenue Recognition Rules for Construction Contractors

Will Opportunity Zones Accelerate Gentrification or Spur Critical Investment in Distressed Areas?

Topic 606’s Impact on Construction Contractors

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