posts tagged as real estate

Restaurants built in Opportunity Zones can help vitalize underserved communities and attract local talent while offering its owners a highly valued tax incentive. But what should potential investors keep in mind when evaluating the... read more

Shifting consumer preferences mean that many retailers are leaving malls behind – but restaurants continue to play a substantial role in modernized retail concepts. read more

With the recent passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, many companies are in a crunch to maximize their 2017 tax year deductions before tax rates drop and reduce the value of their deductions. Cost segregation studies are a valuable tool... read more

It’s never easy making the decision to close a store, but once the choice is made, it’s important to understand how that decision will impact your GAAP financial statements. One critical factor to consider is the treatment of your... read more

The restaurant industry was hit hard by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Certain employers that were rendered inoperable and are located in a federally-declared disaster zone may be eligible to claim an employee retention credit. read more

As businesses assess the damage and move on following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, there are several risk management factors to keep in mind after these storms, and to prepare for future events. read more

In the first installment of this series, Dirk covered five questions brewery owners should ask their CPAs in an effort to improve their business operations and find opportunities for savings. Continue reading as Dirk discusses the final... read more

The variable interest entity (VIE) rules continue to be a hot topic for restaurants. Many times, a restaurant may set up separate legal entities for various purposes, such as a real estate entity that owns the restaurant facility or a... read more

Last week, BDO professionals participated in Hedgeye’s speaker series webinar on restaurant remodel management, Wall Street Meets Main Street, featuring several industry leaders including Phil Mangieri and Wally Butkus of Restaurant... read more

On November 19, 2015, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2015-56... read more