Leading natural gas and water distribution services company, Hope Utilities, has implemented Lucasys’ industry-leading tax fixed asset software. Faced with the challenges of maintaining legacy software systems, Hope Utilities recognized the opportunity to streamline their accounting solutions and transform their business processes.

In a pivotal move towards operational efficiency and advanced technology adoption, leading natural gas company Summit Utilities has embarked on a transformative endeavor with premier software and consulting firm Lucasys to revolutionize their tax fixed asset software.

As the landscape of corporate tax rates remains uncertain, one thing is crystal clear: utilities must be prepared to adapt swiftly when change inevitably arrives. The timing and specifics of these rate adjustments may be hazy, but one proactive step utilities can take is investing in modern tax software that offers flexibility and functionality. Adaptable tax software can empower tax departments to adjust their computations quickly and efficiently in response to evolving tax regulations, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting in a dynamic tax environment.

In an era where technological advancements are reshaping industries and redefining the very essence of efficiency, utilities find themselves at a crucial crossroads. Ever-growing demand for reliable energy services has placed an enormous burden on rate-regulated utilities to streamline their operations and optimize every facet of their business. However, many utilities continue to rely on outdated accounting systems and processes that limit their ability to adapt to an evolving landscape. Investment in high-performance computing is becoming critical for operational success, and utilities need a viable plan for transitioning to the best available accounting technology in order to drive sustainable growth in a competitive market.

Depreciation tracking can be a challenging task for rate-regulated utilities that have to comply with strict accounting standards, so Lucasys Depreciation was specifically designed to make the process more intuitive and user-friendly. One of the key benefits of Lucasys Depreciation is its incredible ease of use. New members of a team can immediately access advanced tools without the need for extensive training, allowing accounting and tax departments to quickly adapt to changes in resource planning. Whether you’re a seasoned accountant or tax professional, or someone just starting out in the field, Lucasys Depreciation can simplify the process of tracking depreciation and make your work more efficient.

In late March 2023, President Biden proposed a federal budget for fiscal year 2024 that will increase government spending in new infrastructure, education, healthcare, and climate change initiatives. To fund the investments, the Biden administration has proposed several tax reforms that will have important implications for corporations. Specifically, the proposed increase in the corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28% will have a significant impact on rate-regulated utilities

On Monday, November 26, 2018, the Treasury Department published proposed regulations relating to section 163(j), as amended by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. For utilities with regulated operations (excepted trade or business) and non-regulated operations (non-excepted trade or business), the proposed regulations provide additional clarity regarding the applicability of the interest limitation on the consolidated group.