The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow. According to the Energy Information Administration, it is estimated that EVs will have comprised 16.3% of all U.S. new car purchases in 2023 (up from 12.5% in 2022). Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles reached 17.9% of all new light-duty vehicle sales in the second half [...]
Viki Gryska, a tax manager from our International Practice Group, and Bobby Bragg talk to Sean King about the opportunities and issues related to companies coming into the US (inbound) and companies going out to new foreign markets (outbound). We tackle myths for structuring options for inbound companies investing in the US, also known as [...]
Dear JMF Clients and Friends: As we mentioned in our communication on March 14th, we are in unprecedented times. We wanted to share another update of what JMF is continuing to do to serve our clients while maintaining a safe work environment. This remains a fluid situation and we will continue to communicate with you. [...]
Do you need to make repairs to your business premises or equipment? It can make a big tax difference if the work is characterized as a “repair” or an “improvement.” In brief, a repair is currently deductible by your business, while the cost of an improvement must be written off over time. The IRS and [...]
For the second straight year, Alabama exports set a new record. In 2016, Made in Alabama products topped $20.6 billion. The 2017 figures, released by Alabama State Commerce Department, show a $1.1 billion dollar increase to $21.7 billion. Alabama exports have surged 21% since 2011 and 50% in a decade, figures indicate. Transportation equipment remained Alabama’s No. [...]
The JamisonMoneyFarmer International Practice Group works with many foreign-owned companies on a variety of tax and accounting issues. As part of our recent US German Alliance meeting in Tuscaloosa, one of the sessions included a discussion about “Common Mistakes Foreign Direct Investors Make Entering the United States”. We have summarized that discussion as it [...]
By: Jennifer Stripling, Tax Manager Jennifer is a tax manager, a member of the JMF Tax Department and in an integral part of the JMF State and Local Tax (SALT) group. With over 11 years of experience, she assists clients with corporate, partnership, and individual income tax reporting as well as complex multi-state income and sales tax [...]
By: Jennifer Stripling, Tax Manager Jennifer is a tax manager, a member of the JMF Tax Department and in an integral part of the JMF State and Local Tax (SALT) group. With over 11 years of experience, she assists clients with corporate, partnership, and individual income tax reporting as well as complex multi-state income and sales [...]
Made in Alabama products topped $20.6 billion – that’s TWENTY BILLION with a B – in 2016. That represents a 6.4% increase over 2015 numbers, per the US Department of Commerce. The previous high water mark was $19.6B back in 2012. Made in Alabama Alabama exports have risen 48% in the last ten years [...]
A new Alabama income tax credit is available for Alabama individuals and businesses that contribute cash to the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education (ADPE) for qualifying educational expenses directly associated with the state’s Career‐Technical Dual Enrollment Program. The tax credit was created by House Bill 384 (Act No. 2014‐147, the “Act”), which was sponsored by [...]