The New York City Department of Finance (the “Department”) has released a pied-à-terre surcharge exemption application (the “application”). Residential Homes and Condominiums Application Filing Deadline – August 21, 2026 File…
read moreWhat the Department of Finance’s newly adopted rules—19 RCNY Chapter 62—mean for owners of high-value New York City second homes. Overview On May 28, 2026, New York State enacted a…
read moreThere are two potential sales and use tax refund opportunities available to construction owners, developers and contractors as it relates to Site Safety Expenses and Bridge and Pipeframe rentals. Site…
read moreOverview of Proposed Florida Property Tax Changes Florida lawmakers have advanced a major property tax reform initiative that would materially expand the homestead exemption for primary residences. The proposal, titled…
read moreIn 2024, OMB revised the Uniform Guidance with the goal of reducing administrative burden for federal funding recipients. The latest proposal takes a different approach. On May 29, 2026, OMB…
read moreOverview New York State has enacted a new pied-à-terre tax (surcharge) on certain high-value New York City homes (“covered properties”) NOT used as a primary residence. “Covered properties” include Class…
read moreTwo court case decisions (Kwong v. United States and Abdo v. Commissioner) may create refund and abatement opportunities for certain taxpayers who were assessed and/or paid penalties and interest during…
read moreThe U.S. tariff landscape continues to shift rapidly. On Friday, February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision striking down the president’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers…
read moreThe New Tax Law: What Nonprofits Should Be Thinking About Right Now Tax laws change. Donor behavior changes. Your mission does not. Still, it would be a mistake to ignore…
read moreReturn of Component Election for Bonus Depreciation Creates Significant Tax Savings for Self-Constructed Projects Taxpayers who started construction on any project prior to the 100% Bonus Depreciation change on January…
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