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Tax Court Delivers Mixed News on Charitable Appraisals

A Costly Lesson in Valuing Conservation Easements Donating a conservation easement can lead to significant tax deductions for individuals and businesses. However, a new Tax Court case, Savannah Shoals, LLC, Green Creek Resources, LLC (TC Memo 2024-35, 3/26/24), highlights the

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Tax Court Sides with IRS: Businesses Must Prove Expense Deductions

Lack of Proper Documentation Leads to Denied Tax Deductions Self-employed individuals can deduct “ordinary and necessary” business expenses, just like large corporations. However, they must follow strict substantiation rules to claim these deductions. In a recent case—Kalk, TC Memo 2024-82

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IRS Clarifies Cannabis Tax Rules

June 2024 Declaration Keeps Marijuana Businesses Under Strict Tax Rules: No Business Deductions for 2025 Tax Season On June 28, 2024, the IRS reaffirmed that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance, reminding cannabis businesses that they cannot claim standard

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IRS Denies Tax Deduction for IVF Expenses of Surrogate

What Couples Need to Know About Medical Deductions for Surrogacy In a recent private letter ruling (PLR 202505002, 1/31/25), the IRS clarified that in vitro fertilization (IVF) expenses related to a surrogate are not deductible as medical expenses under the

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Tax Court Tunes Out Deduction for Gift to Orchestra

Why Recognition as a Donor Doesn’t Guarantee a Deduction If you’re a frequent donor to charitable organizations, you may enjoy special recognition, such as exclusive membership levels. However, being acknowledged as a donor doesn’t automatically qualify you for a charitable

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What Happens if the 2017 Tax Cuts Expire?

Understanding the Financial and Economic Implications: Explore the Costs, Benefits, and Potential Impacts of Letting the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Provisions Expire The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) introduced sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code.

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Georgia Precious Metals Dealer Sentenced for Tax Fraud

Irresponsible taxpayer Concealed $2.8 Million in Income and Evaded IRS Detection A Georgia-based precious metals dealer has been sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud, marking the culmination of a lengthy investigation into his financial misconduct. This case

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