Private Equity PErspectives podcast: Amazon, Wayfair and the changing retail landscape

The October 15, 2018 tax depreciation deadline for C-corporations is quickly approaching and retailers must act fast to capitalize on savings.

Retailers and restaurants have been generally supportive of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but two Congressional drafting errors could severely affect the industries regarding the depreciation of improvement property and the utilization of net operating losses.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the most substantial U.S. tax legislation in decades, and retailers still have questions about its impact. The legislation is also subject to correction and further confusion, as demonstrated by a group of retailers pushing for changes to a tax law...

States, businesses, and various associations all have an opinion on the South Dakota v. Wayfair case.

After filing for bankruptcy, retailers manage customer deposits and consigned inventory according to their specific circumstances.

Between tax reform, tax filings, and the online sales tax debate, taxes could play a big role in influencing consumer spending behavior.