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Defining software development costs

Until guidance is issued, taxpayers seeking to determine the fundamental characterization of software costs in order to evaluate what expenditures fall within the scope of new Sec. 174 may find other sources helpful, including those that have historically governed this area.

Including common improvement costs in real property basis

The IRS recently released Rev. Proc. 2023-9, which provides guidance for real estate developers to determine when common improvement costs may be included in the basis of individual units of real property held for sale.

Not all employee parking lots are created equal

An employer will have to make some effort to document that the parking available at an employee parking facility has no value, many employers will find that this burden is worth bearing because it allows deducting the full expenses of operating and maintaining the facility.

Sustainable aviation fuel incentives take off

Tax credits were enacted recently to encourage increased production and use of sustainable aviation fuel in lieu of conventional jet fuel, which produces around 3% of the world’s annual carbon emissions.