The basic tax structure in the United States went through a major overhaul with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) about three years ago. One major change involved limits on the deductions taxpayers could take on their federal tax returns for state and local tax...
IRS announces changes to employee retention credit program
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced updates to its employee retention credit (ERC) program. The agency clarifies the updates are specifically for the first and second quarters of 2021. The credit, as noted in a recent publication in the Journal of...
Two tips to convert a side hustle into a successful business
Technology advances have arguably made the ability to start a business easier than ever before. We can start our own websites and expand our markets throughout the country, and even globally, with little more than a push of a button. Taking these steps may seem...
NY man sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for tax evasion
A local court recently sentenced a businessman with a thriving law practice in New York to over one-year imprisonment for tax evasion. The government accused the businessman, who specialized in bankruptcy and criminal defense matters, of tax evasion in both his...
Coronavirus laws trigger need to review tax returns: Part 2
As noted in Part 1, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act resulted in changes that impact past tax filings. The previous post delved into the impact of these changes on net operating losses (NOLs). This post will discuss how the law impacts...
Coronavirus laws trigger need to review tax returns: Part 1
The United States government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law to help provide financial stability during these uncertain times. The piece of legislation led to many changes — changes that could directly impact tax returns...
Business or hobby: Here’s how the IRS decides
From arts and crafts to sailing, woodcarving or horse breeding, we all have hobbies in which we enjoy. Some of these hobbies you can use to make a little extra money on the side, in addition to finding pleasure in the activity itself. Sometimes these hobbies can...
The link between taxes and nexus
In business, we are surrounded with buzzwords that might mean a lot to us, but outside of your industry, it could seem like you're speaking a foreign language. One word for you to consider today is "nexus." This term does not apply to one industry, but rather to any...