Do you know someone who isn’t required to file a tax return and hasn’t yet received an Economic Impact Payment (EIP)? The IRS has announced that the deadline to register for an EIP is...
What are excise taxes and does your business owe them? An excise tax is imposed on the sale of specific goods or services, or on certain uses. It’s generally imposed on sales of items...
One unfortunate fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic is that some businesses are closing permanently. If you’re considering a closure, be prepared to address several issues, along with your tax advisor. The IRS has redesigned...
The IRS has issued transition relief for 2020 related to health coverage reporting required by the Affordable Care Act. In Notice 2020-76, the IRS extended due dates for certain 2020 information reporting requirements for...
A reminder for business owners: For now, no change to a key e-file mandate. Businesses that file at least 250 of information returns (such as Forms 1099) in a calendar year are required to...
The IRS has issued final regulations on the business expense deduction for meals and entertainment. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act generally eliminated the deduction for expenses related to activities generally considered entertainment or...
In an economy rocked by the COVID-19 crisis, many taxpayers need a new way to earn income. If starting a new business is your goal, the IRS offers some helpful tips on actions you’ll...
Final IRS regulations have been issued on the federal income tax withholding for certain periodic retirement and annuity payments. The final regs update the rules for payments made after Dec. 31, 2020. Prior to...
Reminder: Sept. 30, 2020, is the end of the registration period for individuals who receive federal benefits, such as Social Security, but didn’t receive the $500-per-child portion of the COVID-19-related Economic Impact Payment (EIP)....
The IRS announced that lenders who make Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that are later forgiven under the CARES Act shouldn’t file information returns or furnish statements to report the forgiveness. Generally, the tax...