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 […]
Special Tax Considerations for Partnerships
The IRS is stepping up scrutiny of partnerships and is requesting more information concerning partnership arrangements going forward. For the most part, capital basis reporting requirements encompass the most significant changes, with the bulk of those being enforced beginning in the 2020 tax year. These changes affect how gains and losses for individual partners are […]
Charity Quid Pro Quos: What You Need To Know
Congress isn’t the only governing body that questions quid pro quos. The IRS considers it a big deal as well, particularly as it relates to charity quid pro quos. A quid pro quo translates from Latin as “something for something.” Anytime you receive a perceived benefit for a donation to charity, the IRS can question […]
IRS Steps Up ACA Compliance Enforcement
The current administration doesn’t have a glowing opinion about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandate, but that doesn’t mean it won’t pursue revenue where it can. The IRS is stepping up enforcement of ACA provisions for large employers, and the penalties can reach millions of dollars. Applicable large employers (ALEs) are subject to the employer […]