Fixed Assets Blog
Humbled by Saving Jobs, Grateful to Help Companies for 35 Years
Many years ago, a large financial firm sought us out to see if we could help them reduce their tax liabilities and improve their cash flow. Through cost segregation and accelerating their asset depreciation schedules, our team of tax and fixed asset experts was able...
How to Update QIP Assets in Sage Fixed Assets
Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) now has a 15-year GDS life and is eligible for bonus depreciation! The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) fixed an important technical error in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA). Qualified...
Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) CARES Act Fix
The Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) tax glitch has been fixed! The QIP CARES Act fix allows for QIP placed in service in 2018 and later to be eligible for bonus depreciation, and has a GDS depreciation life of 15 years (20 years ADS). Shortening the life of QIP...
5 Signs It’s Time to Ditch Problems with Fixed Asset Spreadsheets
Are you spending an excessive amount of time entering data into spreadsheets when you could be doing more important work instead? Do you have trouble updating roll-forward activity and keeping track of all your fixed assets? Is your company worried about spreadsheet...
Paragon Continues to Serve Clients During COVID-19 Crisis
These are extraordinary times and our daily routines have rapidly changed. We want to assure you that Paragon has taken action to protect the health and safety of our employees and clients, while also providing ongoing service and support to our clients. We are, and...
Sage Fixed Assets Release 2020.1 – Tax Law Updates and New Features
Sage recently issued Sage Fixed Assets Release 2020.1, which includes several Federal tax law updates, exciting new features to improve your fixed asset reporting, and a few bug fixes. Here are some highlights: Federal Tax Law Compliance Updates Sage Fixed Assets...
Fixed Asset Tax-Extenders in Year-End Spending Package
The long wait is over! The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, was signed into law on December 20, 2019, avoiding a federal government shutdown. The year-end spending bill, H.R. 1865, includes several fixed asset tax provisions that may benefit you. In...
Section 179D Energy Tax Credits Extension
On December 10, 2019, with the intent to fund the federal government through fiscal year 2020, Congress passed six appropriations omnibus or “minibus” bills (H.R. 1865). The $447 billion spending measure includes some tax and other provisions, including a provision...
Cash Flow and ROI Strategies for Hotel Buyers and Investors
Increased cash flow and return on investment – two key concerns if you’re a hotel buyer or investor. Here are some strategies for tax savings that you can employ to reduce income taxes, increase cash flow and accelerate your return on investment. Allocation of...
Sage Summit US 2020 – CANCELLED
UPDATE 10/2020: Sage has cancelled the 2020 Summit. Sage Summit US 2021 is scheduled for May 25-27 in Dallas, Texas. Watch our Blog for more information as it becomes available. Sage recently announced the date and location of Sage Summit US 2020. It will be held May...
Cost Segregation: Strategic Prefunding Actions to Improve Financing Success
Are you considering a new building development or renovation project, but your projected cash flow is making it difficult to get funding approval? Do you have the necessary funding, but would like to increase your cash flow and accelerate your ROI? Have you heard...
Sage Fixed Assets – Vehicle Safe Harbor Tax Law Changes
The IRS issued long-awaited changes to the vehicle safe harbor tax law rules on February 13, 2019, after Sage released its Sage Fixed Assets 2019.1 updates. Know that Sage is aware of these changes, and they are planning an update for these new rules to enable you to...
Sage Fixed Assets Version 2019.1 – Tax Law Updates and User Enhancements
Sage software has recently released Sage Fixed Assets version 2019.1 update. It contains a number of updates and changes to help you take advantage of changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and increase your ROI. It also includes increased efficiency...
Sage Fixed Assets 2016.1 – What’s new in the tax release
Sage Fixed Assets recent released the new version of Sage Fixed Assets Depreciation that supports all the new IRS legislation for tax deprecation as a result of the PATH Tax Act signed into law in December. Some of the highlights covered in this release of Sage Fixed...
PATH Tax Act – March Madness Makes Millions!
The PATH Tax Act of 2015 passed last December offers reduced taxes for businesses. However, proactive actions utilizing proven expertise is essential. Owned Assets Based on the PATH Tax Act, businesses can depreciate 50 % of equipment cost and construction costs...
IRS finally passes the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015!
Here is a link to article on Accounting Today to the high level list of tax extenders finally passed and signed into law as the PATH Act of 2015. IRS Finally Passes the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 Most important to our clients are the bonus...
