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New York Governor Signs 2025-2026 Budget That Includes Business Tax Hikes

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On May 10, 2025, New York Governor Hochul signed the 2025-2026 budget bill into law. While there are no major tax changes in the budget bill, several items are worthy of note for taxpayers. Including a payroll tax hike and new rules related to partnership audits. Below is a summary of some of the more important tax changes.

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How Your Business Can Prepare For and Respond to an IRS Audit

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The IRS has been increasing its audit efforts, focusing on large businesses and high-income individuals. By 2026, it plans to nearly triple its audit rates for large corporations with assets exceeding $250 million. Under these plans, partnerships with assets over $10 million will also see audit rates increase tenfold by 2026.

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Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

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The tax credit is generally worth as much as $2,400 for each eligible employee (higher for certain veterans and long-term family assistance recipients). Its generally limited to eligible employees who begin working for the employer before January 1, 2026.

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Breaking Down the Tax Reform Bill’s Impact Across Industries

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The existing regulations are set to expire on December 31, 2026. The House proposal extends the program by modifying the deferral period for investments made after December 31, 2026, and before January 1, 2034. Under the revised rules, deferred capital gains would be recognized on December 31, 2033, instead of December 31, 2026.

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit Provides Help to Employers

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It’s generally limited to eligible employees who begin work for the employer before January 1, 2026. The credit is worth as much as $2,400 for each eligible employee ($4,800, $5,600 and $9,600 for certain veterans and $9,000 for “long-term family assistance recipients”).

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New York Set to Adopt Federal Centralized Partnership Audit Regime

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New York plans to align with the federal centralized partnership audit regime as part of Governor Kathy Hochuls fiscal year 2026 budget. Our team closely monitors and analyzes proposed tax legislation, providing individuals and businesses with timely insights to help navigate the evolving tax landscape.

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California Suspends NOLs and Limits Credit Utilization

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The bills’ passage resulted in suspending the net operating loss deduction for businesses with greater than $1 million in income and limiting business tax credit utilization, along with other changes. SB 167 suspends the net operating loss (NOL) deduction for tax years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2024, and before Jan.