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...
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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...
Your business structure has an impact on your taxes
Starting a business is an exciting, daunting task. What begins as your vision for a company soon becomes a reality. However, that reality requires significant decisions that have unseen consequences. Determining business owner responsibilities An essential step of any...
Bonus depreciation available to business owners
We’ve written extensively on the potential impacts of the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. While it’s true that we know your 2018 tax situation could look different compared to last year, not everyone is sure what it will look like on an individual level. If you are a...
Is your company prepared for the new tax law?
According to the Tax Foundation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) will result in approximately one trillion dollars worth of federal revenue and economic growth. As a business owner, the potential for growth provides the incentive to maximize your company's...
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...