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Proposed Regulations Offer a Narrow Escape Hatch for Entities That Inadvertently Self-Certified as a QOF

Filing a Form 8996 by mistake has, until now, followed an entity indefinitely. Proposed regulations issued on September 11, 2026, would let an entity that inadvertently elected to self-certify as a Qualified Opportunity Fund revoke that election, but only where no qualifying investment in the entity was ever made. Outside that single fact pattern, the…

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Federal Bill Takes Aim at MSO/Friendly-PC Structures: The Tax Implications

A proposed federal bill targets the management services organization (MSO)/friendly professional corporation (PC) structure that underpins much of physician practice investment. H.R. 10444, the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026, was introduced on September 16, 2026, by Rep. Val Hoyle (D-OR) and 10 cosponsors. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce…

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NJBIZ Names Sara Palovick a 2026 Leading Woman in Business

As a tax partner, Sara serves clients across the real estate industry, specializing in partnership and individual taxation. She advises closely held and institutional real estate businesses on tax compliance, strategic planning and succession, helping clients navigate tax matters while supporting long-term growth and continuity. Sara is a recognized thought leader on real estate taxation,…

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road: What Return-to-Provision Reveals About Your Tax Function

For finance and tax leaders, filing the income tax return should not be separated from financial reporting or treated as the end-of-year tax analysis. Income tax provisions are often prepared under tight year-end close timelines, while tax returns are completed later, when additional information becomes available and estimates can be refined to actual amounts. That…

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Dealership Valuation FAQs: 10 Questions Every Dealer Should Ask

Dealerships can be valued using several approaches, including the income, market and asset approaches. Within each approach, various methods and assumptions may be considered. A dealership valuation typically includes tangible assets such as cash, inventory and equipment, as well as goodwill, more commonly known as “blue sky” associated with the dealership. This FAQ explores the…

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GAO Tax Fraud Report Highlights Gaps in IRS Fraud Risk Management

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report titled TAX FRAUD: The Federal Government Loses an Estimated $116 Billion to $304 Billion Annually. The report is noteworthy for several reasons. First, the GAO study attempts to estimate the amount of fraud in the tax gap through use of available data and analytical methods….

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