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In the course of operating your business, you probably spend time and money “wining and dining” current or potential customers, vendors and employees. What can you deduct on your tax return for these expenses? The rules changed under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), but you can still claim some valuable write-offs.

In a move towards transparency, Presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren released her tax returns to the public this week. In response, CNBC.com sat down with MWE tax partner Lance Christensen to get insight into her return from a tax planning standpoint, and to share general advice for tax payers.  

Real estate investing is likely at its peak, with crowded markets, flat pricing, shrinking returns, and strain showing. That’s according to a recent article published on FundFire, a Financial Times news service, where MWE partner Nuruz Rahman and other real estate experts weigh in on the state of the private real estate investing market.  …

Infographic: These sneaky, recurring charges can cost you hundreds of dollars.

as published in Financing is the lifeline of all real estate investments and leverage allows development to continue without putting one’s own capital further at risk. The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act places some limitations on the deduction of business interest, however, which could put a kink…

March highlights from The MWE Advisor: 5 last minute tips to lower your 2018 taxes and answers to your organization’s family and medical leave credit questions.

MWE will be sponsoring iGlobal’s 9th Real Estate Mezzanine Financing Summit on May 7, 2019. Partner Wayne Olson, CPA, JD, will be the main presenter and facilitator of a real estate roundtable discussion titled “Outlining the key business models and applications of the Opportunity Zone incentive.” The day long summit is being held…

MWE partner Amy Joyce talks to U.S. News & World Report about what investors need to know about investment tax forms this year, including how they have changed, why you may have received a corrected 1099 form, and what it means if you didn’t receive one.    

Fun fact: Ancient Incans took a “crafty” approach to accounting.

Will big tax changes mean smaller refunds? MWE Tax Director Joseph Pizzimenti, Esq., offers Pix 11’s ‘Financial Fix’ the answer to this very important question that’s on the mind of many New Yorkers. See his response in this video clip.      

Shakespeare’s words don’t apply just to Julius Caesar; they also apply to calendar-year partnerships, S corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships or S corporations for tax purposes. Why? The Ides of March, more commonly known as March 15, is the federal income tax filing deadline for these “pass-through” entities.

If you have never received a 1099 form before, you may want to familiarize yourself with this important tax form. MWE tax partner Lance Christensen and tax director Debbie Oster talk to U.S. News & World Report about the form, why you may receive one, common types of 1099 forms, and why it’s never…

Infographic: Remarrying? Here are five ways to protect everyone’s financial interests.

While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reduces most income tax rates and expands some tax breaks, it limits or eliminates several itemized deductions that have been valuable to many individual taxpayers. Here are five deductions you may see shrink or disappear when you file your 2018 income tax return:

Infographic: Artificial intelligence by the numbers.

If you’re like many Americans, letters from your favorite charities have been appearing in your mailbox in recent weeks acknowledging your 2018 year-end donations. But what happens if you haven’t received such a letter — can you still claim an itemized deduction for the gift on your 2018 income tax return? It depends. Basic requirements…

Nowadays, data drives everything — including the very buildings in which companies operate. If your business is considering upgrading its current facility, or moving to or constructing a new one, it’s important to be aware of “smart” buildings. A smart building is one equipped with a variety of sensors that gather and track information about…

Infographic: 5 ways to dramatically reduce personal spending this year.

Today’s real estate market holds win-win opportunities for both private equity and closely held property owners. As with any business arrangement, however, successful partnering requires that both types of entities understand the nuances of their agreement up front. Here’s what to keep in mind to ensure a mutually profitable outcome.

Now that 2019 has begun, there may not be too much you can do to reduce your 2018 income tax liability. But it’s smart to begin preparing for filing your 2018 return. Because the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which was signed into law at the end of 2017, likely will have a major impact on…

Tax planning is a juggling act for business owners. You have to keep your eye on your company’s income and expenses and applicable tax breaks (especially if you own a pass-through entity). But you also must look out for your own financial future. For example, you need to develop an exit strategy so that…