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Channel Brief·Weaver · 30 episodes
Updated Apr 30, 2024

Professional Services Firm Explains Tax, Audit, and Compliance

Weaver, a mid-market accounting and advisory firm, publishes educational content on tax law, nonprofit compliance, real estate, and emerging technologies. Episodes feature named partners explaining regulatory changes and strategic planning.

Weaver positions itself as a translator of regulatory complexity for mid-market businesses, nonprofits, and government entities. The channel's core argument is that understanding tax code changes, compliance requirements, and emerging financial standards creates measurable advantage: bonus depreciation phase-outs, Single Audit Act thresholds, UBIT rules, and property tax appeals all rest on precise knowledge of current rules. Episodes feature named Weaver partners (Tax Services, Assurance, Real Estate, State and Local Tax) explaining not just what changed, but why it matters to a specific industry.

Drawn from Motor Fuels Tax Minute – Episode 45: Flash Tit… and 5 more →

“There's never been a year quite like the last couple of years in government assurance. We've seen a deluge of federal funds that don't stop.”

Adam Jones, Stage Government Practice Leader at Weaver, Episode 9

By the numbers

20%

Annual bonus depreciation reduction beginning 2023, through 2027

$750,000

Federal assistance threshold triggering Single Audit Act requirement

100%

Charitable contribution cash limit as percent of adjusted gross income in 2021

20%

Commercial property tax cap for properties under $5 million in Texas

What the channel argues

DataBonus depreciation phases out 20% annually from 2023, fully eliminated by 2027.→
DataTexas increased homestead exemptions and introduced 20% cap on commercial properties under $5 million.→
InsightUBIT creates level playing field between nonprofits and for-profit businesses by taxing unrelated business income.→
DataSingle Audit Act, passed 1984, triggered by spending $750,000 in federal financial assistance.→
DataCharitable contribution cash limit increased from 60% to 100% of adjusted gross income in 2021.→

What you'll learn

•How depreciation deductions will shrink over the next four years and how to plan around the phase-out.
•Why government agencies receiving federal funds above $750,000 must undergo single audits and what compliance challenges this creates.
•What UBIT is and why nonprofits must allocate expenses correctly between program and supporting services to avoid tax liability.
•How property tax appeals work and why reviewing assessments annually can reduce a company's tax burden.
•How recent legislative changes in homestead exemptions and commercial property caps shift real estate tax planning in specific states.

What to do about it

→Audit your depreciation strategy now: bonus depreciation shrinks 20% annually from 2023 through 2027, so accelerate claims if eligible before the reduction schedule begins.
→Review your nonprofit's unrelated business income allocation and functional expense breakdown between program and supporting services to ensure compliance and donor confidence.
→If your government or nonprofit entity received $750,000 or more in federal assistance, consult a Weaver partner on single audit requirements and federal compliance obligations.

Who and what shows up

Kurtis Dixon

Tax Services Partner, Weaver

Detailed 2023 tax code changes including bonus depreciation phase-out and R&E amortization rules for manufacturing, distribution, and retail sectors.

Stephen Arredondo

Property Tax Leader, Weaver

Explained recent legislative shifts in Texas homestead exemptions and 20% cap on commercial properties under $5 million.

Kirby Ross

Tax Partner, Weaver

Explained UBIT and its role in leveling the competitive playing field between nonprofits and for-profit businesses.

Adam Jones

Stage Government Practice Leader, Weaver

Documented unprecedented influx of federal funds into government entities and nonprofits, triggering single audits at scale.

Jason Armstrong

Senior Manager, State and Local Tax Services, Weaver

Advised companies to review property tax assessments annually to ensure they align with market valuations and support appeals.

Questions this channel answers

Q

What major tax code changes are coming and how do I plan for them?

Bonus depreciation phases out 20% annually from 2023 through 2027, R&E costs require five-year amortization, and charitable contribution cash limits reached 100% of AGI in 2021. Changes vary by state and industry.

Decoding the 2023 Tax Changes: An Insightful Discussion … →
Q

When does a government entity or nonprofit trigger a single audit?

The Single Audit Act, passed in 1984, requires an audit when an entity spends $750,000 or more in federal financial assistance.

Weaver Beyond the Numbers: Business of Government and Th… →
Q

How should a nonprofit handle unrelated business income and functional expenses?

UBIT taxes income from activities unrelated to the nonprofit's exempt purpose. Nonprofits must accurately allocate expenses between program and supporting services to maintain compliance and donor confidence.

Weaver: UBIT and Functional Expenses for Nonprofits →
Q

Can I reduce my property tax burden through appeals?

Yes. Property tax assessments are not final, and companies can appeal with a proactive appeal strategy. Reviewing assessments annually ensures they stay aligned with market conditions.

Weaver Beyond the Numbers Property Taxes, An Appeal to t… →
Topics:Tax code changes and complianceReal estate and property taxNonprofit accounting and UBITGovernment and single auditsCryptocurrency and blockchain taxation
Themes:Regulatory change is a strategic asset when understood in advanceTax and compliance rules are industry and entity-specific, requiring expert translationEmerging sectors like nonprofits and digital assets demand specialized knowledge to avoid liability

Industry context

Tax regulations are changing frequently in 2026, creating new compliance hurdles for businesses navigating increasingly complex rules across jurisdictions and sectors.

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