Still Waiting for Your Employee Retention Credit?
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a lifeline for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, but things went south due to widespread fraud and abuse. If you’re still waiting for an ERC credit or are now questioning your eligibility, here’s what you should know. The ERC offered substantial tax credits to employers who kept workers on […]
What Is Tax Loss Harvesting?
Sometimes we lose, sometimes we win, and most of us experience both in the same year if our financial portfolios are diverse enough. Tax loss harvesting can be a useful tax tool in these situations. Tax loss harvesting involves selling an investment that has lost value to offset capital or taxable income gains that have […]
Maximizing Tax Deductions in 2024
Reaching Texas Franchise Tax Status
There’s a cost for success in Texas: The Franchise Tax. If your business is experiencing or planning rapid growth, don’t be caught unprepared when you reach the threshold. The Texas Comptroller considers the Texas Franchise Tax a “privilege” tax, meaning it’s imposed on taxable entities for the privilege of doing business in Texas. Unlike what […]
IRS Increases Identity Protection Through Tax Professionals
The IRS recently announced increased security for the Centralized Authorization File (CAF) program and client transcript process used by tax professionals. A nine-digit CAF number is assigned to tax preparers as an extra layer of security when they are interacting with the IRS on a client’s behalf. A reputable tax professional will ask you to […]
Tax Treatment of Employee Work/Life Referral Programs
Many workers today seek employers who prioritize mental health and wellness. Initiatives like employee work/life referral (WLR) programs are becoming popular ways to meet these expectations, and the IRS is entering the conversation with new guidance on how these types of programs are taxed. WLR programs include services that assist eligible employees with identifying, contacting, […]
Offshore Assets Reminder as Panama Papers Wrap Up
Few tax sagas reach the drama and intrigue that the Panama Papers have. The case is considered the granddaddy of offshore account data leaks and holds lessons for the uber-wealthy, yes, but also for the rest of us. The Panama Papers scandal erupted in April 2016, unveiling a colossal leak of 11.5 million documents from […]
Avoid These Latest Small Biz Tax Scams
It’s been a busy tax season for scammers bent on exploiting small businesses. Phishing campaigns that mention Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), tech support, and more are trying to lure you and your precious data to them. MalwareBytes has alerted small businesses about a scam that is seemingly offering help in applying for an IRS EIN/Federal […]
What Is a Digital Asset?
Now that all taxpayers must answer the digital asset question on their tax forms, it’s wise to learn what exactly a digital asset is and isn’t as it relates to taxes. The IRS defines digital assets as any “digital representation of value that is recorded on a cryptographically secured, distributed ledger or any similar technology.” […]
City of San Antonio Resources for Small Businesses
San Antonio is growing and flourishing, as are its small and startup businesses. The Alamo City is a top U.S. market to watch, and employees are happy to work and live here. City officials want to keep it that way and have strengthened programs aiming to help small and startup business owners thrive locally. Here […]