Eldercare and Your Taxes
Have you suddenly become a caregiver for a family member as care facilities are in lockdown? Don’t forget the critical tax deductions that could be waiting for you. As nursing homes and eldercare facilities have been in lockdown this year, you may have suddenly taken on primary caregiver responsibilities for a loved one. It’s a […]
It Still Pays to Build Green
Tax cuts have been extended for developers of renewable energy projects that have been delayed by the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has held up many construction projects, including those that develop renewable energy. For this reason, the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS have modified the beginning of construction requirement for both the production tax credit […]
Tax Changes for Property Improvements and Business Losses
Some long-awaited great news for commercial property and business owners: The CARES Act that was passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic includes technical corrections and additional modifications to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. If you’ve made commercial property improvements or have experienced passive activity losses or net operating losses, take a close […]
PPP Loan Forgiveness: Critical Steps to Take
(Updated as of June 16, 2020) The SBA revised the PPP loan forgiveness application and introduced an EZ form for certain qualifying businesses including those who are self-employed and those who did not cut back employee pay by more than 25%. In addition, for businesses that received the PPP loans before June 5, both forgiveness […]
Making Coronavirus Goods? Here Are the Tax Implications
Small businesses have truly stepped up to the challenge of turning the COVID-19 crisis from a potentially door-shuttering event to an opportunity to step up, help out, and stay afloat. Distillers have been making hand sanitizer, clothing and textile manufacturers have been making face masks, and auto manufacturers are producing face shields. These pivots are […]
The IRS Is Still Collecting Taxes From a Select Few
If you heard that the IRS is hitting the brakes on most collections right now, it’s true. Taxpayers who generally aren’t behind on payments may be able to hold off on paying 2019 and 2020 taxes until July 15. But not everyone’s off the hook. The following three situations in particular will keep the IRS […]
COVID-19 Small Business Relief Roundup
Tax regulations are changing quickly right now, and every taxpayer’s situation is unique. Please contact us directly for up-to-date and individualized guidance. About 9 out of 10 small employers are negatively impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, with half admitting they can survive for no more than two months in the current environment, according to a […]
Federal Tax Deadline Extended to July 15
The Treasury Department and IRS have officially announced the federal income tax filing and payment due date is extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Included in this extension are all federal taxes that are usually due on April 15, which include annual individual income taxes, corporate taxes, fiduciary taxes and gift taxes, […]
Coronavirus Economic Relief Is on Its Way
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed an economic stimulus package by a vote of 96-0. Below is a brief summary of the bill, which the House of Representatives is expected to also pass. The bill offers about $2 trillion in economic relief for businesses and individuals in the following ways. For businesses, the bill: Provides loans […]
New IRS Tech Sniffs Out More Tax Criminals Than Ever Before
Think dealing in cryptocurrency or on the dark web will help you hide from the IRS? Assume the IRS is still relying on its old manual processes to flag returns? Think again. The IRS is getting technically savvier while, at the same time, increasing its already high conviction rate for those found guilty of tax […]