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 […]
Tax Refund? Celebrate, Then Investigate
Did you get a tax refund? It’s exciting, isn’t it? Now, the question is: What should you do with it? You could take a vacation, pay down debt, invest it, or fund a retirement account. The possibilities are endless! Whatever you do with the money, however, there’s one more vital task to complete as soon […]
IRS Audits Soar for Personal Use of Business Aircraft
Corporate jet usage is the focus of a growing number of IRS audits this year. It’s part of a bigger effort to crack down on large corporations, partnerships, and high-income taxpayers. The IRS announced in February that it was beginning dozens of audits in which undeclared personal use of a business aircraft is suspected. The […]
How Is Tax Filing Season Going?
The IRS has already processed 62 million tax returns and refunded more than $135 billion this tax season. These early-bird taxpayers have received an average tax refund of $3,145, which is 5.8% higher than the same period a year ago. “The bigger average refund marks a reversal from the dip that the typical taxpayer experienced […]
Beneficial Ownership and the CTA in the Latest Tax Notes
We love participating in Tax Notes! Lee A. Sheppard always has an entertaining spin on the latest tax issues, and the most recent one citing Steven Bankler’s thoughts on beneficial ownership and the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is no exception. As Sheppard explains, “Three years ago, Congress decided to throw out all the furniture of […]
IRS Expands Access to Business Tax Accounts
IRS business tax accounts are now available to individual partners of partnerships and individual shareholders of S corporations, a privilege that was previously available only to sole proprietors. The IRS counts the move as part of its “continuing transformation work,” expanding its business tax account capabilities and eligible entity types in its second phase of […]
Staffing Strains and the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
While the employee retention credit (ERC) is no more, there’s still a significant tax credit on your side when hiring great workers from demographics that have historically faced significant barriers to employment: the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Staffing shortages over the past few years may have you thinking outside the box. In today’s […]