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The One Big Beautiful Bill Summary

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, is a wide-ranging tax reform package that makes several tax provisions permanent, adjusts limits to be more favorable for both businesses and investors, raises reporting thresholds to reduce administrative burdens, and modifies existing tax credit regimes. The following […]

How OBBBA Impacts Colorado Renewable Energy

The renewable energy industry is one of many that were significantly impacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed earlier this year, specifically due to the accelerated phaseout of key clean energy tax incentives previously established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).    As a leader in the renewable energy sector, Colorado businesses […]

The OBBBA and SALT Deductions – What to Know

Among the many areas affected by the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in July, the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction is one that’s been at the top of many lists.    OBBBA increases the SALT deduction cap Previously, the federal SALT deduction cap was set to $10,000 for married couples […]

In 2024, Colorado made significant changes to the landlord-tenant laws, including the implementation of a “for cause” eviction policy to tighten up the conditions for evictions. Essentially, landlords must now demonstrate a valid reason to evict a tenant or refuse a lease renewal. The goal is to promote better housing stability while protecting tenants from […]

CTA Update: Treasury Department Announces Suspension of Enforcement

FinCEN’s Suspension Announcement On February 27, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury Department”), announced that it would not impose fines, penalties, or other enforcement actions against companies for failing to file or update beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports under the Corporate Transparency Act […]

New Federal Law: Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Starting January 1, 2024, a new federal law known as the “Corporate Transparency Act,” (the “CTA”) will impose new reporting obligations that may impact your organization. The attorneys at Hackstaff, Snow, Atkinson & Griess LLC are here to help you learn about the new law and how your organization can comply with the CTA going […]

Top Colorado Employment Law Updates for 2023

Every new year brings change to Colorado’s employment laws and rules, and 2023 has already brought exciting headlines for minimum wage earners and private employees. Below are four of the biggest 2023 employment law updates that employers need to know about: Minimum Wage Increase Beginning January 1, the state increased the hourly minimum wage by […]