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2019 Q3 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

2019 Q3 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2019. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all … Continued

Business News Quarterly 2nd Quarter 2019

The free use of a company car is one of the best perks an employee may receive as part of a compensation package. But the benefit to the employee isn’t completely “free” under current tax law. Essentially, personal use of a company car is treated as a taxable noncash fringe benefit, subject to income tax … Continued

Sticker Shock: How Much Does a College Degree Cost?

“Many families are uninformed about the cost of attending college,” claims a recent study by the National Center for Education Statistics, part of the U.S. Department of Education’s research division. Only 11% of high school freshmen could accurately estimate the cost of college tuition in their state. Of those that gave the wrong answer, 57% … Continued

Qualified Opportunity Funds: The IRS Issues Proposed Reliance Regs

The IRS has issued proposed regulations that provide guidance under new provisions added by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) related to Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs). Specifically, the guidance addresses the gains that may be deferred as a result of a taxpayer’s investment in a QOF, as well as special rules for an investment … Continued

Contingency Planning for Small Business Owners

Along with warm temperatures, summer can bring natural disasters. Across the country, residents are currently facing hurricane season along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, severe storm season in the Midwest, flood season along the Mississippi River, and wildfire season in the Southwest and West. When disaster strikes, affected businesses may incur substantial financial losses. However, … Continued

The chances of IRS audit are down but you should still be prepared

The IRS just released its audit statistics for the 2018 fiscal year, and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as compared with prior years. However, even though a small percentage of tax returns are being chosen for audit these days, that will be little consolation if yours is one of them. Latest statistics Overall, just … Continued

Hire your children this summer: Everyone wins

Hire your children this summer: Everyone wins If you’re a business owner and you hire your children (or grandchildren) this summer, you can obtain tax breaks and other nontax benefits. The kids can gain on-the-job experience, save for college and learn how to manage money. And you may be able to: Shift your high-taxed income … Continued

Selling your home? Consider these tax implications

Selling your home? Consider these tax implications Spring and summer are the optimum seasons for selling a home. And interest rates are currently attractive, so buyers may be out in full force in your area. Freddie Mac reports that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 4.14% during the week of May 2, 2019, while … Continued

IRS Finalizes FATCA Regs on Requirements for Sponsoring Entities

IRS Finalizes FATCA Regs on Requirements for Sponsoring Entities The final regs, which became effective on March 25, 2019, contain only limited revisions to proposed regs issued in 2017. FATCA, Generally The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010 added Chapter 4 — that is, the FATCA — to the Internal Revenue Code. Under … Continued