Tax News & Views

 INSIGHTS FROM OUR NATIONAL TAX OFFICE

NOVEMBER 1, 2016 
In Case You Missed It
 
The information below provides a short review of various tax information items Eide Bailly recently published. To read more, click the link shown in each summary.
 
W-2 Filing Date Changed
As 2016 comes to a close and we consider all of the information returns that need to be filed, remember, the due date for filing 2016 Forms W-2 and W-3 (including specialized versions of those forms) has moved to January 31, 2017. Learn more.
 
R&D Tax Credit - Final Regulations Released for Internal-Use Software
The IRS recently finalized regulations related to claiming research and development (R&D) tax credits for certain types of software development. These regulations allow R&D tax credits on software projects that previously may have been excluded under the internal-use software rules. Learn more.
 
Final MACRA Rule Impacts Physicians
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently published the final rule in connection with MACRA. Since this ruling may have a significant impact on physicians and others in the medical industry, Eide Bailly is hosting a short webinar series to provide more information. Learn more.
 
Transparency and Independence: Management's Greatest Cyber Security Needs
Cyber security threats to organizations have never been greater. The severity and impact of cyber threats have changed the landscape in which governments, corporations, and individuals operate. Learn more.
 
Possibilities Newsletter
Our October 2016 Possibilities for Businesses and Individuals newsletter highlighted a variety of tax-related topics including The Vanishing Family Transfer Discount (page 2), Year-End Tax Planning Strategies (page 4) and What You Need to Know: Federal Contractors and Paid Sick Leave (page 5). Download it here.
 
Addressing Common Affordable Care Act Questions
Interested in reviewing a couple common questions and considerations related to the Affordable Care Act? Watch our recent video to learn more.
 
 
Understanding Estate Planning
Estate planning can be difficult, and there are many complex factors that must be taken into consideration.  Watch this video to get a basic understanding of estate planning.
 
 
Tax Trends Webinar Series: Year-End Payroll Update
The final session in our 2016 Tax Trends Webinar Series will be a Year-End Payroll Update. This webinar will be offered on November 16 from noon-1:00 p.m. and again on November 17 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Click on a date to register. 

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