Tax laws and regulations are constantly changing, and it can be difficult to keep up with it all. In this blog, CSSI experts share their insights around the most relevant issues and developments impacting your tax situation.
August 31, 2026
A company can perform work that satisfies every element of the four-part test and still be barred from claiming the research credit for it. The funded research exclusion removes research from the credit to the extent it is paid for by another person under a contract or grant. For engineering firms, contract manufacturers, software developers […]
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August 31, 2026
As an owner of residential rental properties, short-term rentals (STRs), or vacation rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO, maximizing cash flow and minimizing tax liability are top priorities. One often overlooked but highly effective tax strategy is cost segregation, a method that accelerates depreciation deductions, significantly reducing taxable income and increasing after-tax cash flow. Understanding […]
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August 28, 2026
Depreciation recapture is a critical yet often misunderstood concept in the realm of taxation and real estate. For investors, landlords, and business owners, understanding depreciation recapture is essential to avoid surprises when selling assets. This blog will break down what depreciation recapture is, how it works, the rationale behind it, and the potential penalties for […]
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August 28, 2026
Businesses frequently operate through several entities: an operating company, a property company, an intellectual property holding entity. For most tax purposes those entities compute their own positions. For the research credit they do not. Section 41(f) treats all members of a controlled group, and all trades or businesses under common control, as a single taxpayer. […]
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