Estates and Trusts: Guidance for Itemizing Deductions The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) prohibits individual taxpayers from claiming miscellaneous itemized deductions for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026. However, proposed guidance has recently been issued clarifying that certain deductions of estates and non-grantor trusts are not miscellaneous…
Avoid These Common Errors When Filing a Tax Return When filing a tax return, mistakes such as the common errors listed below can result in a processing delay – and increase the amount of time it takes to receive a tax refund. Using a reputable tax preparer such as a certified public accountant, enrolled agent…
Preparing an Effective Business Plan A business plan is a valuable tool whether you’re seeking additional financing for an existing business, starting a new company, or analyzing a new market. Think of it as your blueprint for success. Not only will it clarify your business vision and goals, but it will also force you to…
Pass on Wealth to Heirs Using These Strategies Individuals with significant assets who want to transfer wealth to heirs tax-free, as well as minimize estate taxes, should take advantage of proven tax strategies such as gifting and direct payments to educational institutions; however low interest rates and a volatile stock market are creating additional opportunities.…
Additional Tax Deadlines Extended As a reminder, taxpayers now have until July 15, 2020, to file and pay federal income taxes originally due on April 15 and no late-filing penalty, late-payment penalty or interest will be due. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this relief has been expanded to include additional returns, tax payments and other…
Employee Retention Credit Could Help Your Business Businesses that have been impacted financially by COVID-19 may be able to take advantage of a new, refundable tax credit called the Employee Retention Credit. The credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll and is worth 50 percent of qualifying wages up to…
Job Loss Could Affect Your Tax Situation If you’ve lost your job you may have questions about how it could affect your tax situation. Here are some answers: Q: I lost my job. How does this affect my tax situation? A: The loss of a job may create new tax issues. For example, any severance…
Relief for Businesses with Net Operating Losses Taxpayers with net operating losses (NOLs) form a business are provided tax relief under the CARES Act. Tax relief for partnerships filing amended returns is provided as well. Let’s take a look at three key points: 1. Claiming NOLs Taxpayers with net operating losses that are carried back…
Act Today on the Federal Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) process has begun. The financial institutions that process Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are taking applications and are making funds available for businesses with less than 500 employees. Here is a High-level Overview of the PPP Relief Benefits Loans can be for…
The Tax-Smart Way to Loan Money to Friends & Family Offering to lend money to cash-strapped friends or family members during tough economic times is a kind and generous offer, but before you hand over the cash, you need to plan ahead to avoid tax complications for yourself down the road. Take a look at…